Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, a developer of analytical instrumentation, announces a complete range of analytical instruments to assist manufacturers in attaining RoHS and WEEE directive regulatory compliance. The company also provides equipment for ongoing compliance with End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations.    
 
The regulatory measures can have a profound impact on the operations of effected organizations. Within this environment, and responding to feedback from its customer base, Shimadzu collected and centralized details and specifications for instruments manufacturers to ensure compliance.
           
EDX Series systems (Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometers) from Kratos Analytical, a subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation (kratos.com), presents a powerful general analysis instrument range for compliance assessment, enabling simple, rapid screening of various substances regulated under WEEE, RoHS and ELV directives at parts-per-million levels without pretreatment.
 
A selection of instruments tailored to specific substances is available to deliver more precise investigation or to verify results.
 
Organizations seeking high-precision quantitative applications in the analysis of metals can use the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AA-6300). Simply dissolve the sample to perform high-sensitivity measurements of both ferrous and non-ferrous toxic metals. Measures not only the precise levels of toxic metals added intentionally, but also toxic metals contained within substances as impurities.
 
For the selective analysis of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), the UVMini-1240 spectrophotometer allows quantitation after extraction from a sample at the pretreatment stage. This method of diphenylcarbazide absorption photometry allows precise amounts of Cr6+ to be identified.
 
IRPrestige-21 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer and GCMS-QP2010 are available for companies dealing with brominated flame retardants.  IRPrestige-21, when equipped with a single-reflection type ATR attachment and a brominated flame retardant determination macro program, can determine the presence of these toxic substances within seconds. The Gas Chromatograph / Mass Spectrometer can be used for analysis of raw materials using thermal decomposition analysis to determine amounts of brominated flame retardants in plastics.
 
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, ssi.shimadzu.com

ScorpION2 is a high performance ionization bar designed for demanding application requirements in the semiconductor industry. Meets the needs of Equipment Front End Modules (EFEM) for 200 and 300 mm wafer process tools while integrating ionizer functionality through the tool’s existing user interface.
 
Each bar controls, stores, maintains and communicates operating parameters independently using a closed-loop control scheme. Each bar compares the desired operating values to the actual values stored in its non-volatile memory and controls the system to maintain desired performance.
 
‘Peak Reduction’ technology allows users to select a percentage of overlap during bi-polar pulse cycles, effectively eliminating off time between bi-polar cycles delivering faster discharge times at reduced levels of offset voltage.
 
Can be controlled via a hand-held MMI (man machine interface) in two-way IR or wired operating mode. The MMI has a multi-line display and membrane switch pad. Optional communication and control using a PC interface capability for monitoring, setup and diagnostics. Each interface provides real time operating values to provide simplified calibration and setup.
 
Available with CVD Silicon Carbide emitters. Operates on 24 VDC input. Provides RS-485 communications. Communications and power are distributed via 6-conductor RJ-11 connector and may be daisy chain wired in series. Dimensions are 75 x 48 mm; available in a number of lengths including 45.7; 61.0; 91.4; 111.8 and 162.6 cm. 
 
Simco, an Illinois Tool works company, simcoION.biz
 
 
 

After its introduction at Apex 2005 in California, MYDATA automation AB announces the European launch of its new MY-Series Extended model.
 
“We call it ‘E’ for ‘Extended’ because it does just that – it extends the flexibility of our popular all-in-one platform,” said CEO Mårten Lundberg. He notes that the new model can handle an even greater variety of components at high speed – on an even greater variety of board sizes. According to MYDATA USA, all models presented at Apex were sold immediately.
 
Key innovations include the high-speed Hydra Extended Range (ER) mounthead, T3 internal conveyor and the latest version of the company’s TPSys operating software. Also equipped with linear drive technology on the Y-module, which allows for faster acceleration, higher accuracy and improved board transfer times.
 
Available in the company’s MY9E and MY12E sizes as well as the larger MY15E and MY19E models.
 
MYDATA automation AB, mydata.com

Quick Image QI-2017RL and QI-3017RL Series 2-D vision measuring systems employ a bilateral telecentric lens train capable of focusing on multiple surface levels at the same time. Results in reduced focusing effort, translating into error suppression and increased speed.
 
With a wide field of view (32 x 24 mm) , the systems can, in one view, completely capture images of workpieces with varying thickness and levels. Can simultaneously image features found on tool edges, connectors, PCBs, cylinder forms and other solids with difficult level transitions. Continual refocusing is unnecessary.
 
The QI-2017/3017 high-precision, mega-pixel CCD color camera captures elevations and contours for viewing, inspection or analysis on a desktop PC or laptop.
 
Large XY travel ranges of 200x170 mm (QI-2017) and 300x170 mm
(QI-3017), high maximum workpiece load and high-efficiency optics enable the
productivity for low- to high-volume inspection applications.
 
Comes with QIPAK software enabling pattern matching inspection via a CAD user template. 
 
Mitutoyo America Corp., mitutoyo.com