Tridak Model 826 disposable fluid path valve (pinch valve) features adjustable suck-back control to provide clean shutoff for tacky, stringy materials; prevents material drool from forming at the dispense tip with low viscosity fluids. Also features disposable fluid path technology, which protects fluids from contamination and air entrapment. Fluid tubing is replaceable, and comes in two sizes and a variety of materials. Is for all low-to-high viscosity materials, including those with stringy flow properties. Possesses flow control and an over-stroke adjustment; fluid deposits range from micro liter shots to continuous beads. Over-stroke adjustment feature prevents tubing damage.
 
Tridak, www.tridak.com
 
 

Mantis Elite-Cam is a stereo microscope with a permanently engaged camera. Can capture images for reporting, cataloging and communicating with colleagues and customers. Permits simultaneous optical and digital viewing. Is comprised of a Mantis Elite head and a factory-integrated digital camera. Requires little configuration. Image capture options include BMP, JPEG and PNG.
 
Vision Engineering, www.visioneng.com

PatternJet Plus hot melt dispensing applicators enable applying a wide variety of adhesive spray patterns. Flexible design and replacement components permit custom configuration. Designed for roll-fed labeling applications; can be integrated into a wide range of high-speed packaging and general product assembly operations. Integrated process-air heating and cycling, using a dedicated valve, provides cleanliness between patterns. Integrated applicator body and module with retract-on-close actuators prevents adhesive stringing. Compatible with Universal nozzles.

Nordson Corp., www.nordson.com

CheckMate Work In Process Lite management solution tracks who is assigned a job, where it is in the plant, and how long it's been in that location. Work order can be tracked to department, task, employee; multiple jobs many be assigned to the badge; timeframes may be set for each task and reported when overdue. Multiple work orders may be checked out to one badge. When a work order is moved, the transaction is recorded. Keeps an audit trail of all activities associated with the work order. Work orders may be put on hold.
 
Dynamic Systems Inc., www.abarcode.com