FX-940 inline AOI features 9-MP color camera imaging. Includes top-down viewing camera, four side-viewing cameras and 3D inspection. Inspects solder joints and component assembly for solder defects, lead defects/lifted leads, component presence and position, correct part/polarity, through-hole parts, and coplanarity of chips, BGAs and other height-sensitive devices. Configurable for all line positions. Can be used for paste, pre / post-reflow and final assembly inspection. Intuitive offline programming. Real-time SPC monitoring. Uses a standard package library to simplify training and ensure program portability across manufacturing lines.

Nordson YesTech, www.nordsonyestech.com

Tilt 12KN in-circuit tester with integrated Tilt fixturing from Everett-Charles. employs a "tilt-pin" design and software originally developed for bare printed circuit board test fixtures, and can access 0.38mm (0.015") targets on centers of 0.6mm (0.024") on printed circuit board assemblies. Eliminates wired ICT fixtures. Are rugged and maintainable, easy to store, and reusable. Provides built-in dual-level capabilities for combining in-circuit and functional test, together with easy fixture changeover and comprehensive operator safety features. Comes with 2500 or 5000 in-circuit test pins in a probe field of 58.4 x 43.4cm.

CheckSum, www.checksum.com

SCS Precisioncoat now comes with a noncontact, high-speed jet valve for dispensing fluids quickly and accurately. Enables delivery of materials with viscosities up to 400,000 cps at speeds up to 300 drops/sec. Dispenses materials between and under components, as it requires only 300µm clearance.

Special Coating Services, http://www.scscoatings.com

GT-24040 4mm Emboss Tape Feeder processes 4mm wide embossed tape used for 0402mm (01005) and 0603mm (0201) parts. The 4 x 1mm dual tape feeder is designed for 4mm wide tape and reel feeding to Sigma Series modular mounters. Generates less dust from packaging materials, the pocket, and less dust under the tape cut.

Hitachi High Tech Instruments, www.hitachi-hta.com