S3088-III AOI features enlarged inspectable PCB dimensions and improved camera technology. Is for economical electronics assembly inspection, from prototype to large series. Can be deployed for paste print or placement inspection. In high-resolution mode, reportedly detects defects on 01005 components. Revised PCB transport permits boards up to 20" x 20" to be inspected. Can be equipped for extreme cycle time requirements or heavier PCBs. Offers color evaluation for angled inspections. Comes with switchable resolution with the OnDemandHR function or integrated verification.
Viscom, www.viscom.com
Simple Proto service supports customers with less complex product designs. Is targeted at companies doing through-hole to SMT conversions, entrepreneurs starting a company or hobbyists with simple board layout requirements and low-volume needs. Accepts designs with through-hole components, SMT passives 0402 or larger, and SMT chips with greater then 0.0020" pin pitch.
Screaming Circuits, www.screamingcircuits.com Save
Checker 272 offers the same resolution and lighting features, plus a ladder logic editor, encoder-based part tracking, and additional IO. Includes both presence and measurement sensors.
Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com
The Paste Roll Height Monitor is a productivity tool designed to eliminate defects. Uses lasers to detect solder paste; monitors height of the paste roll. Uses Instinctiv V9 for setup. Consists of two sensors that sit on either side of the squeegee blade framework support and are fully integrated into most printer software. A light curtain detects solder paste presence or absence, sending a signal to the printer. If paste crosses the light threshold and breaks the light beam, the printer reads that as a signal that paste is present and will continue to process boards as normal. If the light curtain is not disturbed, indicating a low paste height, the printer will alert the operator to add solder paste. As the paste roll starts to recede, the printer issues a warning.
DEK, www.dek.com
MRS-1000 Modular Rework System is a convection rework system for removal and placement of BGA/CSP and SMT components. Is comprised of a handheld convection tool with an array of nozzles, preheater, adjustable tool holder with board holder, and light magnifier. Capable of handling PCBs up to 12" x 12" or above using standalone BH-1000 board holder; is equipped to process components up to 40 x 40 mm. Features include programmability, a digital display, program storage of up to 50 profiles and adjustability. Features HCT-1000 programmable handheld convection tool, digital controls, internal or external thermocouple feedback control, profile storage and integrated vacuum pickup. HN series nozzles fit applications reworking components of all sizes, including BGAs, QFPs, LGAs, PLCC and SOIC. Features PCT-1000 programmable preheater.
OK International, www.okinternational.com
QX Hawk barcode imager is integrated with liquid lens technology. Reads any barcode or 2-D symbol, including 2-D direct part marks, within seconds. Is reportedly the first high-performance imager to have the flexibility to read any mark at any distance and speed in any environment, and the first to fully integrate liquid lens technology. Uses decoding technology to read marks at distances from 50 to 500 mm and beyond, from a high-density data matrix to a large linear code to a low-contrast DPM. Features a high-resolution modular optical zoom system. Includes visible LED indicators and an EZ button for instant setup and configuration. Leverages a dual-core ARM/DSP processor and integrated Ethernet protocols.
Microscan, www.microscan.com
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