PCB Artist software is a free layout package that includes schematic symbol, footprint and part creation wizards to streamline the PCB design process and reportedly reduce component creation time to as little as five minutes. Customers can draw from an extensive library of components. Includes automated component placement and trace routing; back-and-forward integration that permits users to make changes to the schematic that automatically translate to the PCB design. Gerber-formatted files available on request.
PCB Artist, www.pcbartist.com
The Icon i8 fully automatic screen printer is said to wield high throughput and flexibility. Has been developed to meet the precise demands of the Asian electronics market. Features a high degree of automation; reportedly reduces product changeover time to 2 min. and product setup time to less than 10 min. Delivers a 12 sec. cycle time and 350 x 300 mm max. board dimensions. Includes a compact auto tooling system and advanced statistical process control software; uses SPC techniques; vacuum under screen cleaner; available in 400 and 520 mm widths; paste on pad solder verification. Print speeds from 2 mm to 150 mm/sec.; can handle boards from 40 x 50 mm up to 350 x 300 mm, and a thickness of 0.2 to 6.0 mm. Max. board weight is 1 Kg.
Icon Technologies, www.iconprinter.com
The integrated intelligence concept is based on intelligent feeder and intelligent machine. The feeder records component identity, inventory count and pickup correction so the machine can confirm that it picks the correct component reliably. The machine must be able to enable high throughput when feeders are not in optimized positions. The turret head and machine architecture are reportedly critical to enabling this potential. Said to cope with feeders in any position with limited reduction in placement rate. Every feeder is said to be fully programmable with component and inventory data. Once the feeders are loaded, the machine automatically recognizes the information.
Europlacer, www.europlacer.com
Vigon RC 101 is an MPC technology-based cleaning agent for removing baked-on flux residues from reflow ovens and in wave solder processes. Does not have a flash point. Removes lead-free and eutectic flux residues. Said to reduce solder flakes from fingers. Reportedly reduces consumption losses up to 20x. Meets RoHS and WEEE guidelines.
Zestron America, www.zestron.com
Dyne-A-Mite IT CO2 Plasma is said to provide superior surface treatment to improve adhesion on a wide variety of materials. The use of gas or liquid-phase CO2 with atmospheric plasma discharge surface pretreatment technology can remove micron and submicron particulates and hydrocarbon-based contaminations on plastics and metals. Increases surface tension of base substrates. Bonding strength is said to be improved. Is suitable for either initial or final cleaning, and for cleaning applications.
Enercon, www.enerconind.com/treating
The OUC-500 Wave Unload Flat Belt conveyor station provides a means to unload PCBs from the wave. The ESD flat belt is said to be 500 mm and can handle PCBs up to 17" in width. Comes standard with variable speed control and three topside fan arrays. Framing system can be adjusted.
Promation, www.pro-mation-inc.com
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