3M Static Management Program is designed to improve product quality and production yields for manufacturers of electronic devices and components. Offers product, software and service solutions. Provides tools and training to support an EOS/ESD control program and help comply with ANSI/ESD S20.20. Enables process controls for electronics assembly, test and repair. Can monitor production environments in real-time. Components include facility EOS/ESD assessment; installation; training; continuous monitoring, and ongoing support. Is reportedly ideal for electronics manufacturing and repair facilities where components and processes are sensitive to threats of EOS and ESD, including aerospace, automation, communications, defense, industrial control and medical industries.

3M, www.3Mstatic.com

S-1 solder paste inspection system has GR&R less than 5%, fast scan speeds, and excellent accuracy. Uses 3D+2D technologies and both white light and laser imaging. Interfaces with a range of solder paste printers to automatically correct print parameters on the fly; can interface with pick-and-place systems.

MEK, www.escapethegreyworld.com

ProtoLaser U3 UV laser can cut or depanel nearly any substrate material; is for drilling, marking, depth engraving and surface etching of circuitry directly onto FR-4, ceramic or any other high-frequency RF substrate. The 15 µm beam spot permits etching surface structures down to as small as 1 mil.

LPKF Laser & Electronics, www.lpkfusa.com

Eco-dFluxer SMT100 is a water-based inline and batch defluxer. Is reportedly effective for lead, lead-free, aqueous, RMA, no-clean, and halide-free fluxes. Is compatible with common PCB metals and plastics. Is filterable with a long bath life. Moderate pH avoids many disposal issues. Works in Speedline Electrovert, Austin American Technology, and other cleaning equipment. Is compliant with California CARB, REACH, and WEEE. Does not contain RoHS restricted substances, SVHC listed substances, or halides.

Techspray, www.techspray.com