Conap Conathane EN-3010 is a filled two-component polyurethane potting compound. Is UL94 V-O recognized and RoHS compliant. Is flexible and is said to have a fast cure rate and low viscosity. Reportedly exhibits mix of 70 Shore A hardness, 100% modulus of 668 psi, and 139% elongation; has processing properties of 2,400 cps mixed viscosity at 25° C, 2:1 volumetric mix ratio, fast gellation, excellent storage stability, and a non-abrasive filler. Is suited for aerospace, automotive, computer, and defense SMT applications.

Cytec Industries Inc., www.cytec.com/conap

Practical Components Inc., www.practicalcomponents.com

Select Technomelt hot melt adhesives are offered in finger-sized, ready-to-use packets. Load directly into the dispensing tank; the dry outer casing melts with the adhesive. Designed to replace sticky cavity packaging and plastic waste. Are available in 28 lb. boxes. Available in ethylene-vinyl-acetate, polyolefin and pressure sensitive technologies. Are used to manufacture filters, packaging, pressure sensitive adhesive films, insulation, textiles, vehicles, and structures.

Henkel Corp., http://www.henkelna.com

The ‘First-Time-Right’ NPI Stencils Initiative for the Alpha product line is said to reduce NPI cycle times. Provides design recommendations for accurate paste volumes and locations; automated application of preprogrammed customer and OEM/product-specific design rules; means to apply a single set of design rules across multiple sites; PCB scaling service that optimizes stencils to better correct for board stretch; regular monitoring and control of the positional accuracy of lasers; stepped stencils and aperture designs to permit single stencils designed for range of deposit volumes.

Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, www.cooksonelectronics.com