SemiTouch, a semiautomatic stencil/screen printer is engineered for precision and consistency in paste deposition. Offers a self-diagnostic program for instant troubleshooting.

Has print area of 16 x 20", offers double squeegee assembly and multiple print modes. Includes servo programmable squeegee speed and positions; controlled vertical stencil lift; last board recall; an infinite board storage library; interchangeable squeegee heads; runtime diagnostics; programmable snap off delay, squeegee up delay and squeegee offset; floating or fixed squeegee holders; and more.

Registration repeatability is ±0.005", with stencil separation gap range of 0.5" and a squeegee pressure of 1 to 65 psi.

Milara Inc., milarasmt.com

BOLTON, MA, Jan. 10 -- DownStream Technologies will release the latest revision of its PCB CAM software next month, the company said today.

CAM350 v. 8.7 will include modules for Fast Array and ODB++ Import. All mid-range and high-end configurations will include the ODB++ Export module.

Company officials cited a growing demand by mainstream PCB designers for new alternatives to Gerber and greater functionality to array PCBs.

Fast Array automates the sub-panel process to quickly array a PCB or a group of PCBs on a panel, feeding the fabrication and assembly process. The bidirectional ODB++ format permits easy import and export of symbols, step and repeat, components and drills.

"We have continued to see the mainstream market become increasingly conscious of how PCB design impacts PCB manufacturing," said Rick Almeida, founder of DownStream (www.downstreamtech.com), in a press statement. "With release 8.7, we are delivering what used to be 'exclusive' technology with virtually every new product we ship. This will allow our customers to design the most manufacturable PCBs they can."

The new release also supports Altium's PCAD 2004 and the next product update of Mentor's PADS PCB layout software, and has a number of other software corrections.

The release comes at no additional charge to all existing customers with a valid maintenance agreement. The update will be available in February.

In a press statement, the company said it plans "several other important" announcements for PCB design this year.

Version 8.7 of the CAM 350 PCB CAM solution makes what was once "optional Functionality" standard in their entry-level Gerber analysis and editing configurations. Includes Fast Array and ODB++ Import and Export modules. Bidirectional ODB++ format allows for easy import and/or export including symbols, step and repeat, components and drills.

Supports Altium's PCAD 2004 and the next product update of Mentor's PADS PCB layout software, as well as other software corrections. The company expects to ship the Fast Array and ODB++ Interface modules to over 4000 existing customers.

DownStream Technologies, downstreamtech.com

Surftest SV-800 surface roughness measuring machine is engineered around a column-moving mechanism that virtually eliminates load capacity limitations.  The  large measuring envelope (800 X 500 X 200 mm) and long-stroke probe arm accommodate sizable, heavy workpieces such as crankshafts and camshafts as well as other powertrain, engine and similar components.  The long reach of the probe arm can measure multiple cross sections and waviness over a wide range.     

Constructed to attenuate vibration and minimize measurement deviations attributable to machine deflection. SURFPAK software provides straightness compensation, which improves the linear accuracy of the x-axis; circular compensation, which enhances accuracy related to vertical movement of the stylus; and stylus-tip diameter wear compensation.     

Mitutoyo America Corp., mitutoyo.com