RL132 radial insertion machine has a lead chuck system, providing insertion at 25,700 cph (0.14 sec./component), a reported 33% reduction in printed circuit board transfer time. Supports PCBs up to 650 x 381 mm, four pitch insertion (2.5/5.0/7.5/10.0 mm), and component verification and part binning.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, www.panasonicfa.com

KFS-VAF volumetric atomized flux applicator is for selective soldering. Controls and dispenses atomized flux material on demand via a user-programmable control system. Does not require any mechanical adjustments. Spray volume and width is set by user-programmed control parameters; varying amounts of coverage can be accomplished as needed on the same printed circuit board. Can be used with all known fluxes, even up to 33% solids. Can be integrated with the KFSDJ drop jet fluxer.

ACE Production Technologies Inc., www.ace-protech.com

SolderStar Pro - VP is for vapor phase reflow profiling. Permits measurement in both standard vapor phase chambers and vacuum applications. Has an ultra-low mass data logger and thermal shield combination. Has minimal influence on the process measurement.

SolderStar Ltd., www.solderstar.eu

SpotCheck handheld counter provides fast estimates of parts quantities without removing tape from the pick-and-place feeders. No time is lost threading leader tape and loading the reel. Is self-contained and requires no attachments. Produces SMD tallies in less than 60 sec. without interrupting production. Has pre-kitting functionality. Accuracy range is ±5%.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com