The Marantz iSpector is an automatic optical inspector, reportedly the first system designed to be field upgradeable from bench top to inline capability.

The Koh Young KY 3020T bench top solder paste inspection system is said to offer 100% inspection of all solder deposits at production speeds.

Other new products include the Japan Unix Model 414R robotic soldering system and the Koki Tec Taku Robo bench top selective soldering system.

Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com

New precision washers and collars for machine and equipment assembly are available, many in configurable dimensions of thickness, ID and OD down to 0.1 mm increments. Materials include 1018 carbon steel, 1045 carbon steel, 2017 aluminum alloy, brass, 304/316/420 stainless steel and 01 low alloy tool steel. Surface treatments are offered for application-specific uses and include black oxide, electroless nickel plating, low temperature black chrome plating and clear anodized. Shapes offered include tapped, flanged, counterbored, countersunk, slotted and screw tapped. A full line of metal collars, pipe collars and spacers are available, as well as a line of resin washers and collars. Resin materials available include polyacetal, MC nylon, Bakelite, ceramics of various types, high heat-resistant laminates, epoxy glass, fluroresin and PPS.

Misumi USA Inc., www.misumiusa.com

A special twin vacuum table, for the FLX2011-MKL placement machine, eases flex board and film substrate handling and reportedly doubles productivity. Has twice the size of the former table and its ends protrude alternately from both sides of the placement machine. Features a pneumatic servo drive said to move easily and without vibration. Has a working area of 31.5 x 23.6".

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

A single user version of the EMA Component Information Portal that gives engineers access to the Digi-Key part database through Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS is available in two versions: CIP and CIP Enterprise. Both include a Digi-Key interface, a starter CIS database, a Web-based solution, and weekly CIP Webinars.

EMA Design Automation Inc., www.ema-eda.com/CIP