Speedline Technologies has released Benchmark Operating Software version 1.6 for the MPM Accela printer.
New options include:
The release also broadens fiducial recognition capability, integrates online Help and increases the number of user wizards and templates.
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com
New options include:
- Integration of Grid-Lok board support tooling within hardware and software.
- StencilVision is now a standalone option for customers to add this bridge prevention tool on printers that are in-line with Paste AOI systems.
- An upstream bar code reader enables bar code capture on either the top or bottom side of the substrate, and the storage of that unique number with the SPC data; enabling data tracking and more exact recordkeeping.
- A temperature and humidity sensor option captures and displays data, storing it in the SPC file for further analysis.
- RheoPump option operation is enhanced, allowing quick change from pump to blades and vice versa for rapid changeover.
The release also broadens fiducial recognition capability, integrates online Help and increases the number of user wizards and templates.
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com
DownStream Technologies is shipping BluePrint for PCBs Release 1.0. The software helps users quickly create the documentation that drives PCB fabrication, assembly and inspection. The first shipment of the product included sales to a cross-section of the PCB industry including PCB design and engineering groups, PCB prototype manufacturers and contract manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe.
Development began over 3 years ago. “We see BluePrint as major milestone in our product development strategy to automate the PCB release process,” said Rick Almeida, one of DownStream’s founders. “By working closely with PCB designers we had learned they face a significant challenge in trying to post-process their designs for successful manufacturing. Not only did they need to generate CAM outputs, but they also needed a way to collect and manage the myriad of data files that are needed to build a PCB assembly. By delivering BluePrint Release 1.0, combined with our flagship product CAM350, we are realizing a major milestone in our product strategy. Our customers now have the ability to create manufacturing tooling aids such as Gerber and NC files, as well as Fabrication Assembly Drawings and Parts Lists and deliver them in a single, electronic package to manufacturing,” said Almeida.
BluePrint uses the available PCB design intelligence to automatically create and link unlimited PCB views and details resulting in a detailed, accurate documentation package. Documentation packages contain all the data necessary to build, view and archive the final product anywhere, anytime.
“The creation of accurate PCB manufacturing drawings is often overlooked as an important aspect of the PCB design process. With the introduction of BluePrint this area of concern has been completely solved,” said Martin Davies, a PCB Designer in the UK who participated in the beta program. “BluePrint gives us an efficient tool that will enable us to provide consistent, thorough and accurate PCB manufacturing documentation.”
DownStream Technologies, downstreamtech.com
Cookson Electronics’ ALPHA OM-338 Series solder pastes can enable a smooth transition to lead-free SMT assembly. Customers say this Pb-free solder paste can print as well or better than current Pb-bearing technology. It is said to deliver consistently uniform print deposit volume, thus overcoming print deposit volume variability. It also performs well in challenging applications where paste volume variability increases as print feature sizes become smaller.
“The limiting factor in solder paste printability is the ratio of aperture wall area to the area of the aperture opening. When solder paste has more affinity for the walls of the stencil aperture than the pad being printed, you have a significant print failure mechanism,” said Mitch Holtzer, Global Products Manager for solder paste. “ALPHA OM-338 Series has low print volume variability with .3 mm circles and .45 mm pitch qfp pads using 125 mil stencils, even with print speeds of 200 mm/sec. That performance can be reached using type 3 solder powder.”
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com
“The limiting factor in solder paste printability is the ratio of aperture wall area to the area of the aperture opening. When solder paste has more affinity for the walls of the stencil aperture than the pad being printed, you have a significant print failure mechanism,” said Mitch Holtzer, Global Products Manager for solder paste. “ALPHA OM-338 Series has low print volume variability with .3 mm circles and .45 mm pitch qfp pads using 125 mil stencils, even with print speeds of 200 mm/sec. That performance can be reached using type 3 solder powder.”
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com
Microscan, an ISO 9000:2000 certified company, attained ISO/IEC 15426-2 certification on its Quadrus Verifier, helping the estimated 40,000 U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) suppliers now required to verify Data Matrix symbols applied to parts and components.
Quadrus Verifier analyzes, measures and reports the quality of a Data Matrix symbol against the symbol quality criteria established in ISO/IEC 15415 and AS9132 standards, as specified in the government regulation MIL STD 130M. Provides accurate measurements and grades.
Quality Data Matrix symbols are an integral component of the DoD’s Item Unique Identification (IUID) initiative. The DoD has made it mandatory for contractors to provide a permanent Data Matrix Unique Item Identifier (UII) on nearly all items supplied to the DoD. The UII, which must remain affixed and readable for the life of the part, regardless of how long that may be, will provide visibility across various DoD information systems. The military will read the UII for asset management, inventory control, to access maintenance information and for other activities.
The product helps to eliminate inferior Data Matrix symbols. The fully-enclosed illumination chamber is engineered to produce the illumination and optics required by ISO/IEC 15415 to verify the quality of
Data Matrix symbols. The compact, lightweight verifier requires no onsite adjustments of optics or lighting and proves exceptionally easy to use.
Quadrus Verifier analyzes, measures and reports the quality of a Data Matrix symbol against the symbol quality criteria established in ISO/IEC 15415 and AS9132 standards, as specified in the government regulation MIL STD 130M. Provides accurate measurements and grades.
Quality Data Matrix symbols are an integral component of the DoD’s Item Unique Identification (IUID) initiative. The DoD has made it mandatory for contractors to provide a permanent Data Matrix Unique Item Identifier (UII) on nearly all items supplied to the DoD. The UII, which must remain affixed and readable for the life of the part, regardless of how long that may be, will provide visibility across various DoD information systems. The military will read the UII for asset management, inventory control, to access maintenance information and for other activities.
The product helps to eliminate inferior Data Matrix symbols. The fully-enclosed illumination chamber is engineered to produce the illumination and optics required by ISO/IEC 15415 to verify the quality of
Data Matrix symbols. The compact, lightweight verifier requires no onsite adjustments of optics or lighting and proves exceptionally easy to use.
Microscan Systems, microscan.com
Keithley Instruments announces two new additions to its Series 2600 System SourceMeter instruments. Models 2611 and 2612 add higher voltage and higher current capabilities to the source-measure unit (SMU) platform. The 200V and 10A capabilities of the two new models make them ideal for functional test and I-V characterization of silicon and compound semiconductor devices like FETs, diodes, voltage regulators and optoelectronic components. Combine high throughput SMU technology with a compact, scalable form factor that allows integration into systems from one to 16 SMU channels.
Designed to rapidly test low to medium pin count devices or multiple devices in a production test fixture. Model 2611 is a single-channel SMU, and the Model 2612 is a dual-channel unit. Multiple units can be integrated with an embedded Test Script Processor (TSP) and TSP-Link. Users cam execute high-speed, automated test sequences across multiple channels, independent of a PC operating system and its associated communication delays. This allows test speeds up to ten times faster than conventional test instruments. With two channels and a 200V source range, Model 2612 is capable of 400V differential operation, and each SMU channel is capable of 1.5A DC and 10A pulsed output. Both models have a new contact check feature that eliminates false failures in high-speed test applications by ensuring that all connections to the devices under test are intact before a source-measure sequence is initiated.
Keithley Instruments, keithley.com
Designed to rapidly test low to medium pin count devices or multiple devices in a production test fixture. Model 2611 is a single-channel SMU, and the Model 2612 is a dual-channel unit. Multiple units can be integrated with an embedded Test Script Processor (TSP) and TSP-Link. Users cam execute high-speed, automated test sequences across multiple channels, independent of a PC operating system and its associated communication delays. This allows test speeds up to ten times faster than conventional test instruments. With two channels and a 200V source range, Model 2612 is capable of 400V differential operation, and each SMU channel is capable of 1.5A DC and 10A pulsed output. Both models have a new contact check feature that eliminates false failures in high-speed test applications by ensuring that all connections to the devices under test are intact before a source-measure sequence is initiated.
Keithley Instruments, keithley.com
Best has installed a new C02 Laser for customized rework applications. The system gives further capabilities for precision marking, drilling, scoring and organic material cleaning of electronic PCB materials. Marking applications include inscribing PCB laminates, semiconductor devices, sires, glass diodes and coated metal surfaces with letters, numbers, symbols and bar codes. Can precisely define new pads and traces, and etch off solder mask patterns to a few mils. Organic materials such as flux residues and contamination can be ablated off the surface of the board. Polyimide can be cut into various shapes for customized wave solder masking applications.
Rework stencil deliveries can now be compressed to five standard and 24-48 hrs on an expedited basis. StencilQuik rework stencils stay-in-place polyimide stencils speed up the BGA placement and rework process.
The custom-built laser micromachining system has a range of capabilities. Its source is a 9.3-micron C02 laser galvanometer based beam delivery system. Feature sizes down to 150 microns are possible. Materials including plastics, glass, wood, thin films and other organic materials can be processed using AUTOCAD and other file types as the templates.
Business Electronics Soldering Technologies (Best), solder.net
Rework stencil deliveries can now be compressed to five standard and 24-48 hrs on an expedited basis. StencilQuik rework stencils stay-in-place polyimide stencils speed up the BGA placement and rework process.
The custom-built laser micromachining system has a range of capabilities. Its source is a 9.3-micron C02 laser galvanometer based beam delivery system. Feature sizes down to 150 microns are possible. Materials including plastics, glass, wood, thin films and other organic materials can be processed using AUTOCAD and other file types as the templates.
Business Electronics Soldering Technologies (Best), solder.net
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