DH series small interface connector is for high-speed data transmission. Has 1mm contact mating pitch and a 0.5mm mounting pitch. Can handle up to 2.5 Gb/s speeds. Ideal for enterprise networking, industrial, telecom and datacom applications. Is a shielded, impedance-controlled connector that has a 50% reduction in the mating face area due to smaller pitch sizes. Plug has a D-shaped interface design; resists wrenching forces, while the receptacle's through-hole style metal fittings increase retention to the printed circuit board. Is available in a screw lock version with either screwdriver- or hand-tightened screws, and a one-touch lock version with metal or plastic buttons. Design offers unique contact arrangement for IDC termination and excellent shielding for EMI prevention. Measures 43mm x 39mm x 14.3mm; is available in 17, 27, 37 and 51 contact positions. 

Hirose Electric Co., www.hirose.com

DF59 2mm pitch connector provides wire-to-board, board-to-board joint and short-circuit sockets in a single connector design. Is ideal for LEDs and applications that require a small connector. Has a swing lock that uses positive and friction locks, giving wire-to-board type connections cable pull force resistance. Cable end is mated at a slight angle; other end of the plug is pushed down to complete mating with an audible click. Provides stress-free contact for 0.5mm floating function in XYZ directions. Has a height of 2.5mm and overall size of 8 x 9mm. Has a 2mm pitch and is available in 2, 3 and 4 positions. Has a high current capacity of 3A (with AWG 22 cable) and a high contact lance strength for wire-to-board type connections. Is RoHS-compliant.

Hirose Electric Co., www.hiroseusa.com

Tower-XL offers 70% more space for 13" reels than a conventional Tower. Is 12cm wider. Is a fully automatic, modular and secure storage system for SMD components. Can store a max. of 336 reels with 13" diameters. Can store 406 trays and reels (7" and 13"). Controls reel diameter and barcode. Access time for each reel is fewer than 12 sec. Includes stock management software with modules for job planning and tracking of MSL classified components.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

PRO - VP is vapor phase solder profiling. Is for batch or inline machines, including those with vacuum stages. Sealed thermal barrier comprises a lightweight outer skin coated with PTFE to minimize energy absorption from vapor; reportedly achieves twice the performance of a standard reflow system. A small form factor datalogger is installed inside the shield to capture profile information from the circuit board being processed; information can be relayed in real-time to the use via a 2.4GHz telemetry link. Thermocouple connectors are fitted to the outside of the barrier. After each run through the machine, the barrier can be opened and the datalogger removed. Support for up to 16 measurement channels. Extendable wireless range is greater than 100m from machine.

SolderStar, http://www.solderstar.eu/vapor%20phase.html