Advantis 3 surface-mount modular placement platform is for medium-volume environments. Has VRM linear motor technology that provides improved accuracy, acceleration and velocity without the downtime of lead screw-driven positioning systems. Includes 30-spindle Lightning head. Vision capability can be expanded or spindles added without changing heads, delivering a throughput of up to 34,400 cph. Has a component range of 0201 passives through 150mm connectors and expansive odd-form capabilities. 1- and 3-beam base models are available, as well as a large overlapping component range between placement heads.

Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com

MT2168 pick-and-place handler places each individual package in the optimum position relative to the contactor, even in high parallel test setup. Self-alignment is performed in 6°, solving deviations in planarity or outline.

Multitest, www.multitest.com/MT2168

No. 813 walk-in printed circuit board curing oven, has a 350,000 btu/hr., 500°F gas heater. Workspace dimensions are 48" x 48" x 72".  Has 4" insulated walls and an aluminized stainless steel interior and exterior. A 3300 CFM, 2-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow. Safety equipment, such as a 325 CFM 1/3 powered force exhauster, is included. Features a 2" insulated floor with truck wheel guide tracks and a removable top-mounted heat chamber.

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

Innova and Innova + direct die feeders enable presentation of wafer-level devices to GenesisSC platform. Are portable; can assemble a complete module on a single machine, placing die and passives precisely. Can install multiple feeders on a single placement machine with minimum feeder slot consumption. Alternate feeder functionality permits continuous running of like part numbers on multiple feeders. Present a wide variety of flip chips or circuit-up devices with easy relocation. Process wafers of various sizes up to 300mm. The latter processes up to 13 300mm wafers with on-board expansion capabilities.

Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com