WBC matrix connector is an interconnect pad for LGAs with 200 or more circuit board I/Os. Reportedly eliminates solder and component rework. Is embedded with 300 to 2,000 curved wires per cm² and provides a current carrying capacity of 500 mA/mm². Curved orientation permits repeated compressions; for applications that require multiple inspection processes. Is silicone-based and comes in sizes up to 50 x 50 mm and thicknesses of 0.50 or 1.0 mm.

Fujipoly America Corp. www.fujiploy.com

Potting capabilities are now available on the SCS Precisioncoat spray coating and dispense system. Dispenses silicones, epoxies, urethanes, etc. in a variety of applications to seal, stabilize and/or protect applications throughout the automotive, electronics, energy, lighting, industrial and military/aerospace industries. Automates potting process. Can control volume of material dispensed. Can be configured with one head or multiple heads, and can dispense one- or two-part materials. 

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scscoatings.com

SpotCheck Reel Estimator is a handheld digital meter for determining tape and reel part counts. Reportedly determines part counts to within 5% for any surface mount part supplied on tape and reel. Operator enters the OD value, the ID value, the number of holes per part and the thickness of the tape; the part count is displayed on the meter. Works with 7" and 13" reels.

Innoquest Inc., www.SpotCheckTech.com

The 3 megapixel Mini Hawk compact direct part mark imager is designed for reading small 2D direct part marks. Is available in high-speed and high-resolution configurations. Can read damaged or distorted symbols. Includes integrated lighting and autofocus. Uses X-Mode decoding technology; X-Mode decode firmware decodes algorithms for 1D and 2D codes with aggressive DPM reading capabilities.

Microscan, www.microscan.com