San Diego — KIC has announced deleviry of it 3, 000th continuous thermal process monitoring system. The systems rely on embedded sensors in curing and reflow ovens to automatically determine the process data for each processed board.
Bjorn Dahle, president, said: "The popularity of such systems has primarily been driven by the OEM's request for process traceability and better quality from their contract manufacturers. The emerging lead-free conversion, however, is rapidly becoming a major market driver for our process monitoring systems, in addition to process development and optimization tools. Electronics manufacturers find that lead-free’s significantly more difficult thermal process requires new process technologies and routines. “
The systems allow manufacturers to optimize their thermal process and to monitor the process for each part to ensure continuous quality production. The KIC 24/7 will instantly alarm on an out-of-spec situation and provides real-time Cpk data.
KIC, kicthermal.com
Checker trial software can be downloaded with the latest Checker version 1.3 release (cognex.com/checker).
The simple-to-use, inexpensive sensor can detect the presence of parts and part features, and recognize patterns. Eliminates the wiring and mounting complexity of multiple photoelectric sensors. Does not require precise part fixturing or positioning. All-in-one, IP67 design is suitable for industrial environments. Power up the unit, connect the USB cable to a PC and follow a simple setup procedure to be up and running in minutes.
In addition to the trial software, the latest release now allows for offline setup. It can also switch between 16 different sensor setups on the fly for automatic line changeovers. “Train and Go” capability lets the sensor learn new features to detect without having to connect to a PC. Now works on very large parts.
Cognex Corp., cognex.com
SHIRLEY, MA ¾ VJ Electronix will introduce VJE X2500, a fully automated x-ray inspection system compatible with lead-free solder in booth 9620 at Semicon West in July.
Said to provide high-contrast resolution at higher viewing angles than other x-ray systems. Features integrated motion control and image measurement analysis.
Simple setup using the 1-2-GO interface allows users to characterize the entire process while allowing inspection from every angle. On-screen representation of boards for easy maneuvering and instant, accurate information.
VJ ElectroniX, vjelectronix.comNASHVILLE — Kyzen Corp. will introduce AQUANOX A4630 aqueous electronics cleaning material in booth 7350 at the Semicon West tradeshow in San Francisco.
Designed to clean lead-free materials while provide low cost of ownership, the sixth-generation product brings ambient temperatures, low concentrations and an MEA-free designed material.
Typically used in aqueous spray-in-air equipment at 10 to 20%, from ambient temperatures and without sump side additives. Said to provide brilliant joints, pass after pass, throughout an extended bath life.
Kyzen Corp., kyzen.com
Milara Inc. will showcase its STW-1 wafer printing system in booth 9821 at the Semicon West show July 12-14, in San Francisco.
SemiTouch Wafer Printer system offers wafer stencil printing and bumping in a single system. By pressing a single button, the system converts itself from a wafer bumper to stencil printer in seconds.
Incorporates a vision system with accuracies of 12 µm that yields capabilities of ultra-fine-pitch printing. Uses patented vibration squeegee technology, employs the same technology to accomplish ultra-fine pitch-printing (down to 70 µm) with 100% printing reliability (no missed apertures on wafers with excess of 25,000 per print) in conjunction with solder brick geometry.
Capable of printing 300 mm wafers. Environmentally friendly, uses less paste than standard systems and has less waste build-up.
Milara Inc., milarasmt.com
SUN VALLEY, CA— Creative Automation Co. will highlight its automated dispensing system, Champion 6809, in booth 7531 at SEMICON West.
The servo-driven dispensing system, designed for precision processes, features proprietary software, a GUI for intuitive programming and control, and a large, bright, high-contrast color TFT display. Can be configured to match application requirements from dots to underfills with an array of options. Placement accuracy is within 3 mm.
Designed for nano dispensing, dispenses dot diameters down to 0.003" (75 mm) with bead width down to 0.003" (75 mm). Volumes are below 0.5 nanoliters (0.0000005 cc’s), and the pump is capable of firing up to 90,000 precision deposits per hour to form high-definition dots, lines, fills and builds. Volume repeatability is 1.7% at3 Sigma.Uses true positive displacement without augers and pump motors.
Comes standard with a three-axis brushless servo motor drive; x- and y-axis linear encoders, z-axis rotary encoding; powerful Windows-style software; LCD display; rugged construction and quiet operation; a small footprint; and a one-year warranty.
Creative Automation Co., creativedispensing.com
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