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VHX-1000 digital microscope features real-time, 16-bit imaging resolution. Brightness range has been increased from 256 levels to 65,536 levels. 3CCD color clarity has increased from 16 million to over 2.8 trillion colors. Has double’r automatic lens/zoom recognition system; recognizes, in real time, which lens is mounted to the camera, as well as the current magnification. Calibration adjustment is automatic with magnification changes. Depth-of-field reportedly is at least 20X greater than conventional microscopes. Has a depth from defocus function. Includes a pixel-shift actuator; achieves ultra-high resolution images of up to 54 million pixels. Has a flicker-free progressive scan method and new graphics engine. Includes high-resolution RZ zoom lenses, with up to 5000X magnification. Has the capability of real-time stitching of 2D and 3D images up to 10,000 x 10,000 pixels.

Keyence, www.keyence.com/PRVH10

MT-815 low modulus, high thermal conductivity adhesive can be used for large die, in die attach applications, or as a solder replacement. Has a modulus of <1 GPa; is reportedly less likely to crack or delaminate under the stresses of temperature cycles. Formulated to achieve thermal conductivity of >10 W/m-K.

Lord Corp., www.lord.com

Custom SMT pick-and-place nozzles for Cree LED components offer special handling operations to prevent damage to the optical lens. Reportedly avoid mechanical stress on the LED lens by not touching the optical surface during component picking or placement processes. Permit better placements with odd-form components. Can be applied to any style of pick-and-place nozzle for any OEM or machine type.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

Updated IR preheaters are for manual soldering and desoldering of SMT, through-hole and other thermal applications. Occupy minimal space and are ready for use. Total heated area is segmented into four selectable zones. For manual or selective soldering. Complement underpowered rework systems lacking effective bottom heating. Feature flexible board fixtures that are easy to adjust. Spring-loaded board clips permit thermal expansion without bending boards. PCB tooling options are available, including four-sided board support, bottom board support, and extended reach board clips.

VJ Technologies, www.vjt.com

Backpack Valve Actuator reportedly cycles select EFD dispense valves two to three times faster than previously possible. Can produce smaller fluid deposits required in assembly of advanced products, such as medical devices and portable electronics. Incorporates advanced miniature solenoid technology; mounts the solenoid used to open and close the valve directly on the valve’s air cylinder. Can achieve valve actuation speeds of 5 - 6 msec. and cycle rates of 800 per min.

Nordson EFD, www.nordsonefd.com

Visionscape 4.1 is scalable software for machine vision boards, GigE solutions, and smart cameras. Includes blob analysis, OCR, OCV, barcode, vector and edge algorithms, plus pattern-matching tool Intellifind. Additional tools include color matching and color segmentation. Color matching can be used in high-speed applications such as sorting parts, and color segmentation enables other tools to be applied in a specific color plane. Machine vision jobs developed for a smart camera platform can directly be transferred to a PC-based solution without reprogramming.

Microscan, www.microscan.com