iFlex SMT solution is designed to increase productivity in high product mix environments by more than 30%. Uses single‐pick/single‐place technology; reportedly has defect levels of less than 10 DPM. Features dual transport lanes, dual-sided feeding, internal buffer positions, and feeder and trolley exchanges during production. Is designed for high throughput. Uses ‘Independent Dual Lane’ concept to provide volume on one lane, while frequently changing jobs on the second. Can be configured to tailor assembly lines from one to more than eight modules. iFlex T4 suits chip and small IC shooting (4 placement robots, placement speed of 51,000 cph, 128 twin tape feeder positions); iFlex T2 is aimed at flexible placements (2 placement robots, placement speeds of 24,000 cph, 128 twin tape feeder positions); iFlex H1 is for ICs and fine pitch placements (1 placement robot, placement speed of 7,100 cph, max 146 twin tape feeder positions/max 30 tray positions).

Assembléon, www.assembleon.com

vVision operating software is for all Viscom AOI, AXI and SPI inspection systems. Has been installed on S3088 flex AOI system. Includes an optimizing function with 100% class separation. Displays specific areas of solder joints and components as good or bad (defect images). Slider for threshold value shift now provides an intuitively operated tool for program optimization and reduction of false alarms. Has a graphical interface using a touch screen similar to current models of phones.

Viscom AG, www.viscom.de

The explosion-proof heating and drying oven VFT 60/90 enables heat treatment and drying of materials with any solvents. Fulfills new 94/9/EC requirements for units and protection systems for intended use in explosion-proof areas. Drier is suitable for solvents of temperature classes T1, T2, T3, T4, and of the explosion groups II A and II B. Accurate temperature uniformity in the whole working chamber reportedly ensures reproducible drying results. Features easy-to-operate electronic controller, an interior casing made of stainless steel, and flexible arrangement of wire-mesh shelves by grid rails. Meets requirements of the coating and basic, electrical, electronics and chemical industry.

Vötsch Industrietechnik, www.voetsch.info

StripFeeder Trays are for loading tape-and-reel components onto compact modules for prototyping and high-mix low-volume applications. Now feature reusable adhesive layers on tracks to securely hold down tape-and-reel during the assembly process. Adhesive can be removed and replaced. Are designed for quick loading of tape-and-reel components on existing SMT pick-and-place equipment with fiducial markers for alignment.  Are available for tape ranging from 8mm to 72mm wide with many predesigned configurations and customizable widths and pitches. Are compatible with paper and emboss tape simultaneously, and are ideal for low-volume, high-mix applications and prototyping. Are compatible with any style SMT pick-and-place equipment or JEDEC-style tray feeders.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com