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The Agilent Medalist sj5000 AOI targets post-reflow inspection and is designed on a flexible platform. Includes a linear gantry developed in collaboration with Anorad; a simplified conveyor and clamping design; and skins that reportedly provide easier access to system components. Can inspect 01005 components.

Agilent Technologies, www.agilent.com

Flexible silicone conformal coating is said to be fast drying and designed to protect PCBs exposed to high humidity environments. Is available in 400 ml aerosol and a 5-l bulk container. Adheres to a variety of substrates and fluoresces under UV light for ease of inspection. Has an operating temperature ranging from -50° to +125°C. Reportedly is dry to touch at 20°C in 10 to 15 min. Contains no isocyan ates.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com

High-performance sockets designed for Pb-free BGA devices are available for any 0.8 pitch BGA device under 169 pins. Are designed for device programming and said to have a load cycle rating of 50,000 insertions. Can be used on universal and new Flashstream programming hardware. Reportedly have lower tooling cost per inserted device compared to standard burn-in test sockets and last up to 10 times longer.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com

Robot automation dispensing systems are for manual load and unload production. Apply one- and two-component adhesives, sealants and lubricants onto products for bonding, gasketing, potting and sealing. Include material supply, metering and dispensing equipment.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., www.sealantequipment.com

The MY500 jet printer offers offline programming said to permit set-ups and changeovers in seconds. Permits adjustments on the spot, in three dimensions. Features an easy-to-use, 2-D inspection and repair. A paste syringe and ejection technology has “snap-to-machine” loading, said to permit quick paste refill as needed or switches from lead to Pb-free solder paste in seconds.

Mydata Automation AB, www.mydata.se

LED lighting technology is said to provide high-energy efficiency results in significantly reduced heat dissipation. Provides luminance values up to 400 Lumens and a reported 10 times longer lifespan than standard halogen. 2 x 2 or 4 x 4 is recommended; 2 x 2 is said to ensure a consistent and near shadow-less full area illumination of substrate and component. Color temperature remains stable. Is suitable for use with CCD cameras.

FineTech, www.finetechusa.com