Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

BluePrint for PCBs Version 1.8 creates documentation that drives PCB fabrication, assembly and inspection. Delivers a new ODB++ based interface to Altium Designer. Extends the concept of “rolling releases”; customers are said to receive a continuous stream of improvements. Includes advanced visibility controls for components, pins, nets, drills, ref designators, part names and attributes; extended drill support; side view modifications; CAD style grid support; explode and side view modifications; usability enhancements, and software corrections.

DownStream, www.downstreamtech.com

The PRO thermal profiling system features an ultra-miniature datalogger. Is said to be the smallest profiling datalogger in the industry, measuring 100 x 50 x 9 mm. High-speed USB connectivity is used. Attaches by way of Smartlink to a range of adapters that provide between 6 and 16 measurement channels in a variety of configurations. Is protected by an upgraded heatshield system; makes light work of Pb-free operation while reportedly maintaining the smallest footprint for carrier-free operation. When fitted to WaveShuttle, it becomes a wave solder analyzer. Monitors top and bottom preheat and solder pot temperatures and chip and main wave contact over multiple points through the wave.

SolderStar, www.solderstar.com

The 4500R and the 5500R vertical lift stencil printers have double-sided board-processing capability. The 4500R print area is 16" x 18". The larger 5500R is air cylinder powered and offers a dual-squeegee shuttle with metal blades. Has a 20" x 22" print area. Both reportedly offer a registration repeatability of ±0.0003". Include self-locking precision X, Y and theta adjustments.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com

Nu/Clean Hybrid cleaner operates with natural gas for inline cleaning. Said to reduce the demand on power grids for electricity. Comes with the features of the traditional line of aqueous cleaners. Includes touch screen control, cascading water knives, and heated air knives.

Technical Devices Company, www.TechnicalDev.com

WinCon control system now includes barcode product traceability. Supports handheld and fixed scanners for linear barcode. For automated lines, a barcode scanner can be used to verify that the correct recipe is running on the equipment. If the recipe is incorrect, an alarm will be raised or if the equipment is empty, the correct recipe will be loaded. Can also be used with the SMEMA interface and the GEM host.

BTU International, www.btu.com

The LS04 pneumatic valve series is said to have dimensions of 10 mm width and a flow rate of 200 l/min (0.2Cv) up to a max. of 330 l/min (0.33Cv). Comes in three designs: a mini valve with a flow rate of 200 l/min (0.2Cv), a standard valve with 250 l/min (0.25Cv) and a valve manifold system with a flow rate of 330 l/min (0.33Cv). Made of polymer. Sealing system is the same as in HF04 valves. Features push-in fittings for inch or metric tubing; working ports range from 1/8" to 1/4" and 4 mm to 6 mm.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., www.boschrexroth-us.com