Sarcon GR-Ae soft thermal interface silicone gel compound is manufactured in sheet form. Is designed to transfer heat from its source to a nearby heat sink. Fills air gaps between delicate and uneven components. Offers a thermal conductivity of 1.3 W/m°K with a thermal resistance as low as .43 °Cin2/W. Gap filler pad is available in thicknesses ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 mm. Comes in sheets up to 200 x 300 mm, or die-cut to exact application specifications. 

Fujipoly America Corp., www.fujipoly.com

 

3D-Locate vision software delivers real-time 3D position information that enables automation equipment to work with a variety of parts, stacked or tilted items. Can improve vision performance for applications such as logistics, robot-guided de-palletizing and precision assembly. Can be used in combination with Cognex code reading, gauging, and inspection tools. Uses multiple sets of 2D features found by PatMax to determine an object’s precise 3D orientation. Tolerates non-uniform lighting. Can use input from SearchMax and PatFlex to help determine part orientation. Can be used in single camera applications; robot-mounted single or stereo camera guidance systems; work cells with multiple fixed-mount cameras, and dimensioning, sorting and picking applications on conveyor lines.
                         
Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com

KISS selective soldering machines now come with nitrogen spot preheating. Focuses and controls superheated nitrogen delivery to a small, user-defined area. Is for soldering operations where large area bottom-side or topside preheating is not feasible.

ACE Production Technologies, www.ace-protech.com  

 

Q2119A fine-pitch, fine-wire (17-75µm), automatic gold ball bonder is for smaller lot sizes, multiple product variations and frequent setup changes. For prototypes to medium-volume production. Runs on Windows XP Pro; offers intuitive, menu-driven software, with access to all machine functions. Interface provides point-and-click bonding; unlimited wires; easy bond process editing; extensive program storage, and a bond parameter library. Options include programmable ultrasonic generator (256 increments) with low impedance transducers, programmable temperature controllers (optional dual-loop), application-specific software, and custom machines with tables up to 300 x 300 mm.

Questar Products International, www.questarproducts.com