VHX-2000 digital microscope incorporates zoom optics with a CCD camera, 17" LCD monitor, light source, controller and analysis/reporting software. Has a magnification range from 0.1x - 5000x; is for macro-scale stereoscopic imaging to analysis of a SEM. Supports bright and dark field, transmitted, polarized, and differential interference observation. Has a color filter wheel; can choose a specific wavelength of light (red, green or blue). Super resolution mode combines blue filter with pixel shift technology. Can be equipped with a motorized XY stage along with motorized Z-axis lens control. Can adjust movement in all three axes by using an included control pad. Image stitching function can be completed with a push of a button to produce up to a 20,000 x 20,000 pixel image that expands the viewing area up to 200 times.

Keyence, www.digitalmicroscope.com/VHX2PR

SI software release 7.45 includes improved component body detection for SOTs, new color ring inspection capability for resistor values, simplified optical character recognition, and solder ball inspection. For color ring inspection, a new analysis process based on color images from 8Mb camera technology is now available. Reportedly ensures fast, reliable color ring inspection for MELF and through-hole components.

Viscom, www.viscom.com 

Renew Eco-Duster and Eco-Freezer are formulated with HFO-1234ze propellant; reportedly have a fraction of the global warming potential of HFC-134a-based products. Are drop-in replacements for HFC-134a equivalents. Are non-flammable, non-ozone depleting, odorless, have low toxicity, and similar velocity and freezing temperature as traditional dusters and freezers. Are compliant with California CARB requirements, REACH and WEEE initiatives. Do not contain RoHS restricted substances, SVHC listed substances, or halides.

Techspray, www.techspray.com

Cognex Explorer control center displays a graphical view of vision systems, ID readers and visualization systems connected to the network. Incorporates maintenance tools for backing up, restoring or cloning systems, and carrying out firmware upgrades. Can display identity, type and status of Ethernet-connected In-Sight vision systems, DataMan ID readers and VisionView display devices on the network; view device settings, including IP addresses, and firmware/software versions; execute firmware updates; backup and restore multiple systems simultaneously; clone systems when adding more systems to the network, and add licenses for VisionView.

Cognex, www.cognex.com/explorer