Polyonics double-coated tapes are reportedly ideal for bonding materials that will be exposed to high temperatures and harsh manufacturing environments. Include liners designed to be die cut. Are resistant to chemicals typically found in PCB manufacturing and remain dimensionally stable at elevated temperatures. Provide excellent electrical properties, including dielectric strength, which provide excellent electrical insulation and isolation. Are offered in 0.001" and 0.002" thicknesses. Constructions are available with high-temperature acrylic or ultra-high temperature silicone adhesives. Double-coated high-temperature versions (XT-636 and XT-654) are designed to withstand temperatures up to 500°C. ESD versions (XT-652 and XT-653) are ideal for bonding static sensitive devices to a variety of substrates. Provide both low peel voltage (<100v) when the liners are removed and again when the bonded part is removed. Flame-retardant tape (XT-657) provides high-temperature resistance, as well as helps prevent the propagation of fire. Is halogen-free and tested for compliance with the UL94 VTM0 and FAR 25.853 flammability and BSS 7238/7239 smoke and toxicity standards.

Polyonics, www.polyonics.com

In-Sight 500 industrial vision system can inspect parts on high-speed production lines. Is a fixed‐mount vision system packaged in IP65‐rated housing. Is powered by Cognex VSoC; processes images at up to 500 frames per sec. with windowed acquisition. Achieves speeds of 100fps at 1024 x 768 pixels of resolution and 200fps at 640 x 480. Can acquire images while simultaneously processing applications at 500fps.

Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com  

Model LH115 Hand Glo-Ring infrared heat tool is for heat shrinking, plastic tube bending, soldering, adhesive curing, solder preforms, butt welding and more. Incorporates quartz-encapsulated heating elements that open and close to encircle work pieces with instant radiant heat at adjustable temperatures up to 1500°F (815°C). Reportedly generates no RF interference. Suitable for clean rooms and testing areas. Is said to use less electrical energy than a heat gun, does not blow hot air, is quiet and simple to maintain.

Eraser Co., www.eraser.com

KIC 24/7 Wave uses embedded sensors in the wave solder machine to automatically measure thermal profiles for each and every processed PCB to the acceptable process window. Thermocouple installed in solder pot constantly measures bath temperature. Identifies out-of-spec conditions. Standard SPC charts automatically provide Cpk numbers; alarms indicate process drift. Records every PCB profile for full process traceability. Quickly identifies appropriate wave solder settings. 

KIC, www.kicthermal.com