PolyFlex coatings for flex circuits now come in additional sizes, functions and performances including ultra-thin (13µm) amber and high opacity black polyimide films. White, clear and matte black top coats also available, with harder and more durable white top coat for high-temperature lamination, and antistatic and flame-retardant functionality. Printable with conductive, semi-conductive and resistive inks. Provide thermal management, electrical isolation and electrostatic dissipation.

Polyonics, www.polyonics.com

Sherlock-300F automated optical inspection is for first-article inspection, prototyping, and full production inspection requirements. Features same technology as batch and inline models, in a smaller (24" x 30") size. Built-in board transport automatically adjusts to board width. Includes programming with CAD and pick-and-place data conversion, extensive parts library data. RGB lighting enables inspection of solder fillets for volume and shape. Component placement and positioning is inspected using white lighting. Provides print defect reports with images from the AOI screen.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com

PB2300 semiautomatic stencil printer has vision assist alignment. Includes dual high-magnification CCD cameras, paired with twin 7" LCD displays. Provides stencil-to-pad alignment for 01005 chip components, μBGAs, and 0.3mm fine-pitch QFPs. Tool-free clamping systems for squeegees up to 490mm and frames up to 600 x 600mm. Has PLC control with LCD touchscreen programming and operation; automatic print head with programmable stroke and speed; programmable vertical snap-off distance and speed; 480 x 400mm print area; pneumatic clamping system for frames up to 600 x 600mm, and CE-certified pneumatic opening/closing for PCB loading/unloading. PCB mounting hardware with vacuum/support pins are included. Has programmable table height compensation for different PCB thickness.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com

VP500X vapor phase soldering system includes programmable temperature profiling. Handles printed circuit boards up to 500 x 500mm. Has automatic elevator and LCD touchscreen operation; programmable temperature profiling with soak; four-input thermocouple profiler option; a choice of liquid mediums with fixed boiling points; built-in vapor recovery system; energy consumption of 3.5KW, and electro-mechanical door lock. No exhaust venting needed.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com