The Fonton BGA 936A has been specifically designed for R&D and RMA departments in both computer and communication fields. Said to be an economical and efficient solution for soldering and desoldering procedures. Built-in industrial microprocessor. Users reportedly can set temperature profiles, perform auto-cooling and auto pick-up processes, prepare profile printouts, and adjust parameters directly on the machine without requiring an external PC. Available Jan. 1.
 
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The DXU-580AF feeder cabinet stores moisture-sensitive components and may be placed on each line. The ergonomic system holds up to 20 feeders, depending on reel size, and uses a sliding shelf to ease installation and removal. Height and angle are designed for operators to handle feeder storage easily. Includes one shelf for storage of trays and extra reels. Other features include ultra-low humidity storage of 1% RH without nitrogen; ESD-safety design, including one M resistor for prevention of static electricity; high-quality steel construction with lockable doors; standard digital RH meter; portability with caster wheels; chart recording and data logging with relay and alarm.
 
Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com

The Sayaka PCB router is said to enable high-precision, low-stress depanelization and is reportedly easy to program. Has a small footprint and short tact time. Reportedly precisely cuts densely populated PCBs without stressing the PCB; cut paths can be as close as 0.5 mm to a component. Automatic 5-stage depth adjustment. CCD camera captures image of the PCB while programming cutting paths are achieved by point-and-click operation on screen. Camera is said to automatically compensate relative position of PCB and the router bit on every PCB. Cutting path accuracy said to be within +-0.01 mm.
 
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The Hioki 1220-00 benchtop model in-circuit tester uses third-party or existing bed-of-nails fixtures. ICT test functions are integrated into a single small cabinet; said to be ideal for constructing space-saving test systems while improving the speed of conventional ICT tests.
 
Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com