Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

The Connect suite of communications capabilities enables out-of-the-box connectivity between In-Sight vision systems and reportedly most major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. Point-and-click configuration interface controls multiple vision systems from any network PC, allowing transfer of data and images to an enterprise file server or display in the operator interface. Supports open standard industrial Ethernet communications, OPC server, Active X display controls, and standard TCP/IP Ethernet protocols.

Cognex, www.cognex.com/connect

New racks are said to support all Juki feeders, including 700 NF and FF, and 2000 CTF feeders. Options include a setup rack and 22", 36" and 60" racks. Fit standard open-style carts, along with two other feeder racks.

Bliss Industries, www.blissindustries.com

SPR-45VA automated stencil printer has an SMTrue Vision Assist alignment system, quick-change, double-sided nesting kit, and enhanced axial and theta alignment system. Is said to provide speed, ease-of-use and reproducibility for paste printing applications down to 0.0012" pitch components. Provides axial stencil to board registration with dual or single camera assist to permit accurate printing of 0201s, μBGAs, CSPs, and 0.0015 pitch QFPs with adjustment for board tolerance variation in X, Y and Θ. Pneumatic control of pressure, speed and angle-of-attack dual squeegee system reportedly delivers consistent results.

APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com

QX-870 laser barcode scanner comes with intelligent sweeping raster scanner, for reading multiple 1-D and stacked 2-D barcodes, in
varying locations, even when small, poorly printed, or damaged. Has four M12 connectors for direct connection of power, trigger, I/O, and multiple ports for utmost connectivity and flexibility. For tracking, tracing and controlling barcode applications in almost any manufacturing automation environment. Multiple units can be “chained” together using a singular cable per unit.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

The EM Eye Meter universal test and measurement platform provides three devices in one unit. Consists of a base unit and three separate sensors for electromagnetic interference, radio frequency and electrostatic discharge detection. Instantly displays information on its color touch screen and logs data on an SD card. The handheld size reportedly provides portability and permits checking of control plans more often. ESD sensor identifies steps in the process where ESD events occur; verifies ESD control methods are functioning as designed. Contains an ESD event counter that tracks the number of events above the set threshold and records discharge strength so immediate adjustments can be made. Detects and measures transient signals, minimizing interference with normal operation of sensitive equipment. RF sensor detects receptions of transmitted signals. For use in PCBs, hard disk drives, defense and aerospace, medical equipment and semiconductors.

3M Electronic Solutions Division, www.3mstatic.com

Multicore LF700 lead-free, halide-free solder paste is said to reduce voiding in BGA solder joints, deliver high tack force and offers long printer abandon times of up to 4 hrs., even when printed on 0.4 mm CSP apertures. Is said to be solderable over a range of reflow profiles in both air and nitrogen and effective on several surface finishes including NiAu, immersion tin, immersion silver and OSP copper.

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics