Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

PCB pad repair kit and associated repair materials include “how to” slides, a large selection of different pad sizes and tools required to make repairs. Designed to reduce time spent trimming pads located on circuit frames.

BEST Inc., www.solder.net

Kimtech Pure presaturated alcohol wipes dispenser provides one-handed dispensing with no need to hold a package or re-seal a closing flap. Features a self-closing, self-sealing lid that helps prevent dry-out of wipers; an extractor arm that automatically lifts each wiper for easy pickup without damaging the wipers; and a durable design that generates no particles and makes refilling easy.

Kimberly-Clark Professional, www.kcprofessional.com

DispenseJetDJ-9000 reportedly dispenses precise amounts of wax onto discrete locations on a chip, keeping biological test fluids in place and contaminant-free. Can jet fluids into spaces as tight as 175 µm, and reportedly achieves fillet sizes of 300 µm, dot diameters of 0.20 mm, shot volumes of 1.0 nL, and a jet stream size as small as 50 µm. Jets fluids with viscosities from 1 to 250,000 cps. Is automated, noncontact, and can be used for lab-on-a-chip applications in all stages of development and manufacturing.

Asymtek, www.asymtek.com

ScanInspect FPT fixtureless flying probe tester for bare boards can be used as a standalone or with bed-of-nails fixtures. Comes in four configurations designed to handle substrates from 0.8" x 0.8" to 24.4" x 20" and 0.006" to 0.256" thick. Probes are capable of testing as small as 0.003" on 0.005" spacing. Accepts Gerber RS274D, RS274X, IPC-D-356A or Probot-HLS data.

ScanCAD International, www.scancad.com

Magna-Print universal SMT squeegee system consists of a patent-pending universal fit squeegee holder, infinitely adjustable paste deflectors and corresponding blades said to accommodate any PCB size. A “quick-change” blade holder comes with an arrangement of magnets and other features said to eliminate the need for tools and loose hardware involved in blade change. Blades are changed in seconds without removing holders from the machine. Has no crevasses in which solder paste can accumulate and harden, and a “no-stick” coating. Fits most DEK, MPM and Ekra printers. Includes adapters for 45° and 60° mounting.

Ovation Products, www.grid-lok.com

Expert-FP universal prototyping station mounts small batches quickly and accurately. Includes placement, dispenser and reflow tool. Pick-and-place head is air suspended and moves gently and ergonomically. Has an integrated vision and placement system. Picks parts from reels and sticks, tape strips and loose components. A turning station for upside-down components comes standard.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com