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The large-area Photon Vi print platform is designed for integrated manufacturing and process optimization. Delivers flexible substrate image size range from 1.5" x 2.0" up to 24" x 24", a reported 30% increase over the standard platform. Is able to handle board products up to 16.5 lb. and 0.236" thick. Accommodates Instinctiv productivity tools. Has adjustable transport rails and a two-speed board transport control system with software time lag control. Is preconfigured with an upgraded understencil cleaner deploying a 4-stage head, providing cleaning for a 24"wide image using wet, vacuum and dry strokes.

DEK, www.dek.com

Instinctiv V9 machine control software now incorporates enhanced control of HawkEye post-print inspection technology, easing paste-on-pad verification. Reportedly provides post-print verification of every board, and operates at line beat rate, delivering go/no-go indication for each board and isolating faulty boards in real-time. Identifies pad exhibiting the lowest paste volume.

DEK, www.dek.com

V-Works 24 is said to delivers uniform condensation heat transfer to the single component rework environment. Permits use of absolute limits of maximum temperatures and small delta at peak temperatures. Comes with 24" x 24" working envelope, split mirror and camera vision system for aligning components; on-board recipe storage; touch-screen operator interface; manual x, y and z adjustment; vacuum system; bottom-side global preheat; semiautomatic cycle for component removal and replacement; and cool-down function.

R&D Technical Services, www.rdtechnicalservices.com

Expert-SAFP semiautomatic pick-and-place system is for prototype quantities. Has an air-suspended pick-and-place head, integrated vision and placement system, and picks from reels, sticks, rest tape strips and loose components. Includes turning station for upside-down components standard. Comes with dispenser and reflow tool.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

Enhanced 7^th Generation programmer models 1710, 2710, 2710M, 4710, 4710-M, 3710MK2 and 3710MK2-M feature high-speed USB 2.0 standard bus, to increase communication speeds and reliability. Support devices with densities up to 4 Gb. Replace existing 7^th Generation product line.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com

“Recommendations for PCB FAB Notes and Specifications in Printed Circuit Board Drawings for SnPb and Lead-Free Soldering Assemblies, the Qualification of PCB Shops and Activities to Assure Continued Quality,” version v.08 makes recommendations regarding appropriate specifications and fabrication notes on drawings for printed circuit boards, general procedures to qualify PCB shops, and testing procedures to verify quality and reliability. Provides necessary material selection information to supplement IPC-4101 slash sheets. Contains recommended examples of fab notes for SnPb solder assemblies and Pb-free assemblies, for use as general specifications on PCB drawings, a basic questionnaire to supplement to IPC-1710 for qualifying PCB shops, and recommendations for ongoing activities to ensure qualified PCB shops maintain internal quality.

Engelmaier Associates, engelmaier.com