X⁵ profiler suggests new oven setup. Ships standard with process optimization software to improve process: to position profile in the center of the process window; maximize conveyor speed, and reduce oven’s electricity use, while running a deep in-spec process. Process optimization software verifies millions of alternative oven setups and automatically selects the most optimum recipe within a few seconds. Displays static “snapshot” of the process every time a new profile is run. Comes standard with a basic SPC package. Profile data are added to an SPC chart, which includes Cpk numbers. Hardware is designed to endure thousands of extreme thermal cycles, sometimes in ovens with voltage spikes on the conveyor, and frequently in harsh environments with rough handling. Has a full two-year warranty.

KIC, www.kicthermal.com

SensorView 2 is a smart display for Checker machine vision sensors. Can configure, test and monitor Checker 4G vision sensors without a PC. Has a 8.9" touch screen. Has built-in Ethernet-based communication. SensorView software has the same user interface as standard Checker PC software.

Cognex, www.cognex.com

DataMan 300 barcode reader now includes liquid lens optics. Can now upgrade from fixed focus to autofocus. Liquid lens variable autofocus technology is reportedly ideal for applications that require a large depth of field or when refocusing is needed after a product changeover. Intelligent tuning feature automatically selects optimum settings for the integrated lighting and for autofocus optics for each application. Liquid lens can be adjusted with software or serial commands without touching the reader. DataMan 300 has a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; DataMan 302 has a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels.

Cognex, www.cognex.com

M.O.L.E. MAP 3.00 software is designed for machine-assembly-process optimization. Switches from one application to the next, transitioning between wave soldering and reflow processes. Integrates with all ECD profiling hardware. Can use ECD sensor inputs to ECD M.O.L.E. thermal profilers. Start wizards provide step-by-step guidance for new process development, existing process adjustments, data downloads and process verification. Navigation and file sharing enable links to previous sessions, multi-profile sharing through a bulk import feature, and report distribution via PDF or e-mail. Target-10 functionality provides “go/no-go” result indication, intuitive data interpretation, and deep drill-down data. M.O.L.E. and RIDER pairings separate one profiling data acquisition activity from another for environment- and application-specific information.

ECD, www.ecd.com