XD7600NT Diamond FP high-resolution x-ray inspection system uses 3 MP CMOS flat panel detector. NT maintenance-free, sealed transmissive x-ray tube provides 0.1 µm feature recognition and up to 10W of power.

XD7600NT Ruby x-ray inspection system provides 0.5 µm feature recognition and up to 10 W of power. Has 2 MP XiDAT3 digital image intensifier. Is available with flat panel.

Nordson Dage, www.nordsondage.com

Custom wave solder nozzles for Pillarhouse’s line of selective soldering machines includes Synchrodex, Handex, Jade, GEM, Orissa, MPR and Topaz-E. Can apply flux and solder consistently to component leads without disturbing nearby SMT components. Help replace hand soldering and eliminate defects caused by wave soldering machines.

Pillarhouse All-Purpose (AP-1) nozzles also are offered in standard and custom lengths, available from 2.5 to 12mm.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

Grid-Lok Silver is a convertible, manual-to-automatic PCB tooling system. Reportedly has the highest pin stroke in its class. Permits operation in manual, semiautomatic or fully automatic. Delivers underside support for miniaturized devices. Provides board stability from screen printing to component placement to inspection. Can be scaled up or down to handle a variety of board sizes. New product introductions can be run in minutes.

Ovation Products, www.ovation-products.com

StripFeeder Trays are for loading tape-and-reel components on compact modules for high-mix/low-volume applications. Modules 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 8 to 72mm wide, with pre-designed configurations and customizable widths and pitch based on process requirements. Enable fast changeover between product runs without unloading from the machine. Are compatible with both paper and emboss tape simultaneously; are ideal for low-volume/high-mix applications and prototyping. Are compatible with fragile components or loose packaging.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com