Self-Cleaning Squeegee system was showcased at the IPC Innovative Product Showcase during Apex.  A panel chose 10 products out of 556 entrants.    
 
Both Pb-free and traditional solder paste printing processes exhibit a high degree of solder paste sticking. This produces undesirable affects, such as paste bleeding defects, premature contamination of the stencil surface and requirement for more cleaning interruption.  Process cycle time is affected negatively as the paste requires time to drop off the squeegee after each print stroke. 
 
The Permalex Paste Manager achieves lower overall sticking compared to normal dual squeegees, and the system reduces the migration of solder paste within the print area. 
 
Reportedly offer improved printing in Pb-free environments.  
 
Transition Automation, www.transitionautomation.com

SCS Precisioncoat and Precisioncoat EL spray coating systems precisely spray and dispense a variety of solvent-based, water-based and 100% solids coatings to printed circuit assemblies and other substrates. 
 
The systems are controlled and operated by proprietary SCS software on a Windows XP operating system with a point-and-click interface. The two systems include internal Ethernet connectivity, and they both meet SMEMA conventions for manufacturing system integration.
 
The standard configuration applies coatings on three axes, with optional tilt and rotate capabilities. This enables coating of both simple and complex assemblies, devices and components used in the electronics, military, medical and automotive industries.
Custom configurations are also available, including optional bar code readers, vision systems, offline programming and CAD or Gerber download. The entry-level Precisioncoat EL is offered for those with smaller production runs or less demanding coating needs.
 
Specialty Coating Systems, scscoatings.com

Arlink 8000 modular workstations offer flexibility to accommodate changing or future needs.  Ideal for a variety of applications, such as assembly, computing environments, service, repair, research and technical work, can be assembled and reconfigured quickly.   
 
Arlink workstation products have been integrated into Lista International’s technical workstation offering.
 
Each workstation can be configured in a variety of heights and lengths to suit specific needs.  Available in five standard industry widths and in three different heights up to 84”.  The “starter and adder” system, with the option of back-to-back configurations, enables unlimited layout possibilities to adapt to any space or support any process requirements.
 
Definite Positioning System makes relocating or adjusting worksurfaces, storage, shelving, lights, power beams, footrests, etc. fast, easy and safe. The virtually tool-free assembly process allows the user to make unlimited changes to the workstation with minimal effort or cost. Worksurfaces are available in standard laminate or static dissipative. Available on casters to create mobile workstations or parts carts.
 
Lista International Corp., listaintl.com

nanotom is a high resolution computed tomography x-ray analysis system in a compact package. The 160 kV nanofocus computed tomography system is tailored for the special needs of material science, micro mechanics, electronics and biological applications. 
 
The compact system consists of a granite based CT-construction with a 160 kV high-power nanofocus x-ray tube and a special digital detector to reach a voxel resolution of < 500 nm. The fully digital detector has 5 Megapixel resolution and a measurement range expansion for the highest possible resolution. 
 
Can examine samples with diameters up to 120 mm (4.7”) and a weight up to  1 kg (2.2 pounds). Special door construction and advanced sample fixture permit simple, precise positioning of the samples.
 
Comes with CT-software, datos|x. This software offers easy, intuitive operation and requires minimal training. An available PC cluster further reduces reconstruction times.
 
Suitable for the 3-D examination of sensors, complex mechatronic samples, micro electronic components and material samples in every type like synthetic materials, ceramics, composite materials, rock samples and more.
 
phoenix|x-ray Systems + Services Inc., phoenix-xray.com