Pace Replacement Pre-Filters are for Arm-Evac and Lab-Evac 105/200/250 fume extraction filtration systems. Are available in packs of five. Are low-efficiency particle filters used to protect the primary HEPA filter from large, coarse particles. Designed with polymedia filter material and iFuse coating. Offer 20-35% efficiency compared to 15% (or less) of the original Pace pre-filter. Have a MERV 8 rating compared to the MERV 1-6 of the original Pace pre-filter. Catch more than 85% of particles 3-10 µm, and more than 50% of particles 1-3 µm. 

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

The 2 mm x 8 mm dual-track X-feeder is now 01005-capable. Two differently positioned slots permit selection of the ideal tape track for regular or highly adhesive tapes. Said to minimize component losses during setups or as result of pickup errors. Novel software transmits pitch automatically to both feeder tracks; the force required to remove the cover foil can be set accurately. Splice sensors optional. Includes LED displays and control elements.

Siemens Siplace, www.siplace.com

JX-100LED, for LED assembly, supports boards up to 31.5" x 14" when indexed twice in the machine. Features new algorithms for placement of side-view-type LEDs, top-view LEDs, rectangular ferrite chip-type and PLCC-type LEDs. Uses the same high-res. optical vision centering placement technology found throughout Juki’s product line. Components are rotated 360° in the laser. Supports automatic tool changer. Places a reported 15,300 cph at IPC-9850; handles parts from 01005 to 33.5 mm². Features optional tri-colored vision centering system for placing fine-pitch QFPs, BGAs and QFNs.

Juki Corp., www.jukiamericas.com

Slot-Lok circuit board shields offer a flexible shielding option. The two-piece design uses standardized production methods to create a near-custom solution. Virtually any shape, size or configuration of shield is possible – from through-hole or surface mount installations to automated pick-and-place or hand assembly operations. Manufactured with RoHS-compliant materials.

Leader Tech, www.leadertechinc.com