A custom fit tooling solution for Mydata E series pick-and-place equipment is available. Eliminates the need for tooling setup and dedicated fixtures. Provide a 13mm bottom-side clearance. Reportedly overcomes a previous limitation in regard to a low tooling pin stroke and subsequent inability to accommodate tall components on the PCB bottom-side. Can be installed in about an hour and a half. Is operated by pressing one button in manual mode or hands-free in the automatic mode. May be reconfigured to support nearly any PCB in seconds.

Quik-tool, www.quik-tool.com

LabelScan handheld automated vision system can take a single image of all the fields on a supplier barcode label. Features an advanced algorithm to recognize different fields of data and transfer this data in a suitable format to any application used for receiving materials, such as an MES, MRP or ERP.

Cogiscan Inc., www.cogiscan.com  

FootprintGen app is said to accurately automate generation of complex PCB footprint (land pattern) models in less time than manual methods.

Supports user-defined and IPC-7351 standard settings across a range of component families. Uses a process driven by rules, settings and component dimensioning forms. Supports BGA, chip, array, DIP, LCC, LGA, PLCC, QFN, QFP, SOJ, and SOP families. Supports multiple user settings with user-configurable line and text widths for solder mask, assembly, pad, and other layers. D-shape, oblong or rectangular pad shapes available, as are custom pad shapes with rounding or chamfering specifications. Pad stacks are user-configurable and can be assigned to unique locations including corner pads or specific row/column positions. Integrates seamlessly with OrCAD and Allegro PCB. Footprint models can be verified and correlated to schematic symbol models to identify errors or discrepancies.

EMA Design Automation, www.ema-eda.com/orcadapps

TestWay Express provides an integrated workflow for DfT and test coverage analysis from design through to product delivery. Is said to analyze and verify testability at each stage of the design to delivery workflow within a single tool. Verifies mechanical rules, allocates test probes and estimates test coverage based on actual physical access. Generates test programs, input lists and test models, and test fixture files. Operates directly from native CAD formats. Reads completed test program or test report and compares coverage between estimated and measured analysis. Coverage importers available for a range of common test/inspection machines

Aster Technologies, Aster-Technologies.com