The AIM print test board and kit includes new component technologies: 0.4 and 0.5 mm pitch FusionQuad components, DualRow MLF, 01005 and 0201 resistors, as well as others. Contains BGA and microBGA pads, both having circular and square pad designs to test paste release. Includes the standard IPC slump test pattern. A number on the board indicates the distances between pads. Common pad sizes are incorporated into the layout, including 1206, 0805, 0402, 01005 and 0201 rectangular pads for discrete components; have varying distances between them. Four pads are available for use with various aperture styles to permit wetting tests. Includes several fine-pitch QFP pads.

AIM, www.aimsolder.com

RPS Vision Correct fully integrated fiducial inspection and auto correction software is for selective soldering systems. Uses stored images to validate known fiducial points and other indicators.  Identifies position errors of detected fiducials and uses correction algorithms to adjust the soldering program by the X and Y axes deltas. Features include high-def video camera and white LED ring light; precision position correction ±0.005"; sensitivity control for image recognition and search regions, and integration with CamConductor programming software.

RPS Automation LLC, www.rpsautomation.com

Linechart performance-monitoring, multi-vendor software module is said to raise utilization rates to more than 90%. Provides visibility into all production lines and identifies factory inefficiencies. Provides graphical feedback for several pick-and-place equipment performance indicators. Identifies deficiency when productivity falls below acceptable levels. Displays data down to the feeder and nozzle level. Tracks productivity, efficiency, component waste, components-per-hour, and board counts. Each is graphically displayed as a line, bar, or Pareto chart, and can be refined to group the data by day, week, month, machine, product, head, nozzle, and feeder.

Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com

Leica DVM5000, DVM3000 and DVM2000 digital microscopes display images directly on a high-resolution monitor. Streamlined zoom optics reach difficult-to-access surfaces for nondestructive inspection of large stationary parts. Feature high-quality optics; offer a wide variety of quantitative analysis options, including 2D analysis or 3D surface measurements.

DVM5000 is designed to be brought to the sample. Can convert into a compact, portable system with a few adjustments.

DVM3000 includes zoom optics with encoded magnifications, a high-performance digital camera, integrated metal halide lamp, and standard interfaces for computer and monitor to enable all sample-related data to be sent to the computer for subsequent evaluation.

DVM2000 entry-level microscope is comprised of zoom optics, digital camera, and software, and is based on standard components. Provides a comprehensive range of products and accessories to configure the ideal digital solution for individual needs.

All are equipped with a 2.11 Mp digital camera.

Leica Microsystems, www.leica-microsystems.com