SMT Place 2000 manual pick-and-place system places up to 800 components per hour using an easy gliding positioning head and sliding armrest that steadies the arm for accurate placements and reduced operator fatigue. Intelligent, auto-on/auto-off vacuum. For prototyping, pre-production runs, engineering changes, SMD placements on boards with high through-hole parts counts, odd form placements and small batch and low-volume assembly. Picks from bins, tapes & tape strips. Loose SMDs are picked from the included 45-bin, ESD-safe parts carousel. Tape strip holders permit components to be purchased only in the quantities needed. Two tape strip feeders can be mounted on the built-in feeder rack for a total of six 8mm, two 12mm and two 16mm cut tape strips. Built-in rack also holds 8mm and 12mm reel tape feeders. In all, up to 57 different component types can be loaded on the machine at once. Comes with integrated dispense syringe mounted on placement head.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com/manual-placers/smt-place-2000/

Verios XHR scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provides sub-nanometer resolution and enhanced contrast. Advanced optics reportedly deliver impressive sensitivity to surface detail at low kV. Users may switch quickly between various operating conditions, maintain sample cleanliness, and obtain sub-nanometer resolution at any accelerating voltage from 1 kV to 30 kV. Optimized signal collection and advanced filtering abilities provide higher, more flexible contrast generation, and a greater range of samples to be investigated. Many beam-sensitive or non-conductive materials can now be accurately observed at the nanoscale, without preparation.

FEI, www.fei.com

Ten different models of desiccant cabinets are available in two model series; prevent moisture traces by maintaining a relative humidity level of < 5%. Have capacities ranging from 5.8 ft3 to 44.1 ft.3  Dry boxes prevent RH moisture absorption that vaporizes and expands within surface mount components during reflow.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com

Sarcon 30HR silicone-based thin film exhibits a 1.7 W/m°K thermal conductivity when placed between a heat source such as a semiconductor and heatsink. Eliminates air gaps between components. Increased surface contact can improve cooling performance of a heatsink. Has a thermal resistance of 0.42°Cin²/W and is recommended for applications with operational temperatures that range from -60° to +180°C. The V-0 flame-retardant thin film comes in roll widths up to 85mm.

Fujipoly America, www.fujiploy.com