MX-500 soldering and rework system is built on SmartHeat technology. Provides controlled heating. Retains switchable dual port, 40W operation. Features include ground fault interrupt, universal power supply, and compatibility with existing MX-500 products: MX upgrade kits, tip-cartridges and accessories.
Metcal, www.metcal.com
SensorWATCH Basic is a humidity and temperature monitoring system. Provides customer audit protection, delivers 24/7/365 access to factory conditions. Reportedly eliminates manual record keeping. Helps avoid MSD defects and ESD consequences. Includes task-specific instruments that measure and record temperature and humidity. SensorWATCH wireless setup software manages the Wi-Fi instruments and sends data to a designated PC for storing and graphing. Built-in memory in each instrument stores data.
ECD, www.ecd.com
Ergo Scope HD video microscopes has a 1080p HD camera system. Optional Measu Rite software offers measurement capability using sub-pixel edge detection. Transmits real-time images via Web-based videoconferencing. Comes in benchtop, extended arm, or X/Y head-mounted versions. Ergonomic design.
CGI Americas, www.cgi-americas.com
PI series solder paste inspection offers automatic programming, a natural user interface (UI) and an all-in-one solution, including smart embedded tools. Features ultra-large true 3D color image, and 60mms x 330mms field of view.
Vi Technology, www.vitechnology.com
Valor Warehouse Management tool for materials management offers a single environment spanning multiple local and remote warehouses and shop floor storage, from initial material receipt, logistics and storage management. Is said to be easy to use, comprising automated PDA-based material task assignment and advanced configurable logistics rules, including both Kanban and "just-in-time" material delivery protocols. Automated direct gathering of consumption and spoilage data ensures complete and accurate inventory, which avoids unexpected materials shortage and material overstocking. Works in concert with VManage and other Valor tools, as well as SAP, Oracle and other common ERP suites.
Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com/go/valor-v12
Valor Information Highway software provides accurate, real-time access to warehouse and shop floor information, available in the highest level of detail. Reportedly does not require complex integration or customization. Provides a single consistent source of data, live and on-demand, representing the entire integrated shop floor environment, from engineering and planning to performance, materials, tracking and quality information. Tracks where parts are, volumes, types, and formats (tray, tape and reel, etc.). Works in concert with VManage and other Valor tools, as well as SAP, Oracle and other common ERP suites.
Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com/go/valor-v12