UniCam FX 9.1 and Test Expert 9.1 manage and control delivery of product data to the shop floor, and prepare and optimize product data for manufacturing and test processes. Are said to be easy-to-use, for small batch, high-mix environments that require rapid development and support of many programs for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing equipment. Feature faster, easier, offline programming capabilities, merge computer-aided design (CAD) and bill-of-materials (BoM) data with support for more than 65 CAD data formats; process designs by simulating the factory in order to select and validate best manufacturing strategies; and configure lines, operations and define workflows for machine programming and optimization, such that they are achieving an optimized and balanced surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole technology (THT) and manual assembly line setup. New machine interfaces said to offer seamless connectivity and support for Siplace, Assembléon, Mydata, Fuji and other equipment. Enhancements to the testability and fixture design rules in Test Expert ensure appropriate test coverage is available, and can provide valuable feedback to design prior to the PCB being manufactured.

Siemens PLM, www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/

No. 923 is an electrically heated, 500°F Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven used for drying precision parts in baskets. Workspace dimensions measure 36" x 36" x 51". 30KW power installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements and a 1500 CFM, 2-HP recirculating blower provide heated horizontal airflow. Features aluminized steel exterior finished with white epoxy paint, #4 brushed finish stainless steel door cover and control panel face, Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior with backwelded seams and 4" thick insulated walls. Double front doors with latching door hardware are included. Has two 30" x 24" x 6" thick stainless steel high-temperature HEPA recirculating filters and removable ductwork. Controls include a digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, recirculating blower airflow safety switch and solid-state contactors.

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

WriteNow ISP software can reach theoretical programming speed for any given device on up to 8 devices at once. Permits universal device support; majority of ISP protocols (such as UART, SPI, JTAG, I2C, BDM, SWD, SWIM, etc.) are implemented by the same hardware platform. Standard and custom programming algorithms are software components transferred to the instrument and run at the programmer’s full speed. Can be integrated in ATE or programming/test fixture. Binary codes, board parameters, and programming flow and intelligence reside inside the programmer; can work without a connection to a PC. An ATE can control a programmer via low-level I/O lines. Has data encryption feature; can securely synchronize local data with distant facilities. Built-in relay barrier permits ISP lines to be disconnected from the target system.

Algocraft, www.algocraft.com

Alpha EF-6850HF is a halogen-free, low solids, alcohol-based, no-clean liquid soldering flux formulated for use in Sn-Pb and Pb-free applications on standard and high-density PCBs. Reportedly produces reliable assemblies with excellent cosmetics with a uniform, tack-free residue and pin testability; offers excellent low bridging and low solder ball results. Has low surface tension. Is for soldering in single- and dual-wave processes using SAC 305 or low silver alloys.

Alpha, www.alpha.cooksonelectronics.com