ProtoMat S62 circuit board plotter delivers prototyping capabilities at an entry-level price, reducing board production time while increasing overall accuracy and ease-of-use. Combining its maximum milling speed of 6" (150 mm)/sec. with its system resolution of 0.01 mils (0.25 µm) and 62,000 RPM spindle motor, the plotter produces extremely fine traces for all types of PCBs, including RF and microwave boards.

 

Has integrated head lighting and a 10-position automatic milling tool changer. Its motorized z-axis drive independently moves the plotter milling head over multiple axes, providing 3-D plotting capability for machining front panels and housings. Does not require external compressed air or chemicals, is enclosed by a soundproof acoustic cabinet. Optional accessories include a fiducial recognition camera system for automatic front-to-back alignment and an integrated vacuum tabletop for mounting PCB substrates on the plotter.

 

LPKF, lpkfusa.com

YTX-5000 in-line automated x-ray inspection system combines both AOI and x-ray inspections (AXI).  Inspects for visible and hidden defects on BGAs, flip chips and other area array devices. Other typical inspections include solder joints, leads, component presence and position, correct part, polarity, color and through-hole parts.  Features include auto-zoom 130Kv x-ray, enhanced AOI capability, off-line programming and real-time SPC data collection. 
 
Its image processing technology integrates normalized correlation and rule-based algorithms to provide inspection coverage with a low false failure rate. 
 
Uses a standard package library; remote programming maximizes machine utilization while real-time SPC monitoring provides yield enhancement.
 
YESTech, yestechinc.com

SKF profile rail guides reportedly provide precise positioning, smooth operation, high load-carrying capacity, high stiffness and unlimited stroke for linear motion applications in the semiconductor, electronics and medical industries.
 
Feature four precision-ground raceways and a slide unit with four ball circulation paths. The square configuration of raceways results in a guidance system with good rigidity able to accommodate equal load capacity in all directions. Incorporate a two-point contact of rolling elements with the raceways promoting high-speed operation, quiet running and low friction.
 
Includes high-performance, heavy duty, compact, medium and miniature series. Each is available with various slide configurations (normal, wide, long) and lengths.  Different carriage designs can meet particular load and stiffness demands (long carriages promote higher load-carrying capacity and wide carriages promote higher moment stiffness).  Guides with specific preload can be supplied.
 
SKF Motion Technologies, linearmotion.skf.com

Consulting and research firm CIMdata today released a new product review paper entitled, "Product Visualization Across the Extended Enterprise."
 
Co-authored by Ed Miller , president, and senior consultant John MacKrell, the paper explores the benefits of employing visualization and collaboration solutions across the extended enterprise using several real-life case scenarios. It also illustrates how AutoVue's visualization and collaboration facilitate global product development by providing enterprises in all industries with the ability to view, print, mark-up and collaborate on all data types throughout their product definition processes.
 
"The AutoVue family of visualization and collaboration products from Cimmetry Systems is a very powerful set of solutions," said MacKrell. "It delivers a mix of capabilities that enables it to support review, analysis, approval and verification activities on all kinds of product definition information throughout the extended enterprise of companies, their suppliers, partners and customers. Cimmetry has a track record of being attentive to customer needs and over the years has developed a line of robust visualization and collaboration applications to address the needs of product development and manufacturing organizations in industry segments as diverse as discrete manufacturing, high tech, AEC and process plant design."
 
AutoVue provides native viewing, printing, markup, digital mockup and real-time collaboration support for more than 450 engineering drawings, 2-D CAD, 3-D CAD parts and assemblies, PCB layouts and schematics and office documents without requiring the authoring applications. It integrates with several Document Management, PLM, Product Data Management, ERP, Workflow, ASPs and e-business Portals, either directly or via the Web.
 
Cimmetry Systems Inc., cimmetry.com