KISS-Ware 2.0 software and programming tools imports PCB assembly data from a variety of sources; assists programmer in development of a soldering program to drive KISS selective soldering systems. Uses one or more inputs, including Gerber, DXF, digital or scanned board images, to generate PCB dimensions and display X/Y data points that will become the fluxing and soldering targets. Enables program editing on the PCB image. Automatically generates machine commands required for processing the job. GUI highlights path identifying everything that has been programmed. Can highlight desired items to be edited. Typical programming time reportedly 5 min. Other command features include editing on the actual assembly image, step-by-step prompts, and global edits.

ACE Production Technologies Inc., www.ace-protech.com

NB Series mobile powered workstations are ergonomic carts for computers, printers, scales, barcode scanners, and most other small electronics equipment. On-board battery powers up to four devices simultaneously for 8-10 hr. Adjustable shelves can hold up to 75 lbs. each. Can have real-time access to WMS, ERP, and automated data collection. Have slotted masts to adjust the height of each shelf. Are 42" high with a footprint of 24" x 26"; easily maneuvered on 5" casters (front fixed, rear locking swivel). Are available in five models with a range of rechargeable power packages from a 40 AH battery, 350W inverter, and 10 A charger up to a 200 AH battery, 1250W inverter, and 30 A charger. A non-powered model is available. Accessories include additional shelves (including a slide-out shelf), a laptop holder, an adjustable keyboard tray, a binder holder, an adjustable LCD support, a lockable drawer, a CPU holder, and a barcode scanner holder.

Newcastle Systems Inc., www.newcastlesys.com

IG series micrometer technology is for edge guiding of opaque, transparent or translucent materials, position control, outer diameter measurement, and gap control. The control system includes numerous built-in, application-specific operation modes, enabling most installations to be configured and operational within seconds. Has a small footprint. Optical axis alignment is quickly accomplished. Fast alignment and setup is simplified with the highly visible beam and an LED bar monitor position display built into the sensor head. Uses a high-precision L-CCD to determine the edge positions of any target placed within the sensor’s beam. Includes several error extraction algorithms and an I-DSP.

Keyence, www.keyence.com/PRIG

ProFlow ATx enclosed head printing technology can accommodate all solder pastes. Combines a low-volume print chamber with a paste loading mechanism. Actively conditions solder paste materials; delivers a paste roll for precise aperture filling. Has direct, automatic loading from packaging. Reportedly meets criteria of first pass yield of better than 98% and scrap of less than 0.5%. 

DEK, www.dek.com