The Small Part Vacuum Tweezer Kit is for parts as small as 200 µm. Is a general-purpose vacuum handling tool that plugs directly into 110V 50/60 Hz (220V units available). Said to handle a variety of optics, ball lenses and SMT parts, including 0.008"-sized parts, without damage. Long-life diaphragm vacuum pump generates up to 10" of mercury with an open-air flow of 2.3 lpm. Connects to ground automatically with a three-wire power cord. Other features include a push-button release vacuum pickup handle, 5 ft. of coiled vacuum hose, rubber no-skid feet, and a side-mounted handle holder.
  
Virtual Industries Inc., www.vacuumtweezer.com, www.virtual-ii.com  

aSPIre-2 is a fully automated inline solder paste inspection system said to deliver 100% 3-D inspection quickly and accurately. Includes SPC Plus analytical tools and hardware. Processing speed is reportedly up to 50% faster than previous systems. Has 4-axis projection; 3-D volume measurement; short programming time; greater configurability and flexibility; enhanced PCB warpage compensation, and no PCB color sensitivity.
 
Koh Young Technology, www.kohyoung.com

 

The free online cost savings advisor shows the benefits of machine vision and industrial identification. Calculates cost reductions achievable through using Cognex vision and ID systems; acts as a checklist to ensure all potential savings from using vision are identified. Designed to evaluate cost-savings plans for vision inspection, automation or identification applications.
 
Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com/costsavings