NL930 Pb-free, no-clean solder paste is said to feature good solderability, improve stencil life and provide superior cosmetics, especially when using SN100C. Offers print consistency with high process capability index and wetting characteristics. Post-reflow flux residues are penetrable. Is compatible with SN100C and SAC alloys with Type 3, 4 and 5 solder meshes, and with OSP, ENIG, immersion silver, and immersion tin finishes. Features high-volume repeatability with 16 mm pitch QFP pads and 12 mm circles, as well as good response to one-hour pause after two knead strokes at 35-65% RH.
 
FCT Assembly, www.fctassembly.com

VP4000 4-channel vapor phase temperature profiler has a low mass, hermetically sealed RF data-logger with heat-shield, measuring 130 x 60 x 40 mm. Is capable of passing directly through the preheat, vapor reflow and vacuum stages. Profile data are continuously passed to a PC via two-way wireless RF link. Profile can be viewed in real time as boards are being soldered.
 
AutoSeeker automatic reflow process optimization software reportedly eliminates trial-and-error approach. Given a user profile, it uses a rules-based algorithm to search for the best machine settings. User criteria such as process window centered, fastest throughput or lowest running costs can be defined.
 
Solderstar Pro RF wave and reflow profiling is for reflow and wave solder temperature profiling. This scalable system permits reflow profiling on 6, 9, 12 or 16 channels. When used in conjunction with the Waveshuttle wave solder process analyzer, it forms a wave analysis tool capable of detailed wave temperature profile and wave contact measurements. Incorporates an ultra-compact RF data-logger that provides a two-way RF data link with a PC. Permits system setup, process improvements and data downloads to be performed efficiently and temperature profile to be analyzed in real time.
 
SolderStar Ltd., www.solderstar.eu

ER2218 epoxy resin is a two-part encapsulation compound designed to meet UL94 flame retardency. Incorporates a novel flame retardant, resulting in an low viscosity flame retardant formulation. Is RoHS-compliant and non-halogenated and free of aromatic amines. Adheres to a variety of substrates, exhibits resistance to water and a variety of chemicals. Is reflow compatible. Comes in resin packs for air-free mixing of small volumes. Bulk product and resin kits will also be available for larger volumes.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com

CPJ+ reduces process variability to maintain a constant Takt time by ensuring consistent flow rates for applications such as underfill with tight keep-out zones, and sealing applications. With Fluidmove software, integral electro-pneumatic regulators, and precision weigh scale, CPJ+ is said to automatically compensate for both fluid viscosity changes over time as well as batch-to-batch variations. Reportedly increases dispense accuracy for higher yields and ensures a highly repeatable process, minimizing setup-to-setup and line-to-line variation, while eliminating operator interaction.

Asymtek, www.asymtek.com