ESD Pro Event Detector is a lightweight handheld device capable of distinguishing various levels of ESD events. Detects and counts discharges and shows relative electrical strength of each event on a bar graph display. Provides a quick measure ESD protection effectiveness. Offers variable settings of discharge alarm thresholds to detect and count only ESD events that exceed the user-set threshold. Provides an audio alarm and a 10-LED bar graph. If the discharge exceeds the set alarm level, the LEDs turn red. The unit’s four-digit counter provides a count of discharges occurring above the set threshold, while disregarding those programmed as insignificant. Can measure multiple consecutive discharges. Waveform analysis algorithm in charge device model mode rejects most non-ESD EMI events.
 
3M Electronics Solutions Division, www.3m.com  

The SCBL-77G Passageway Gate system is designed for high-volume production. Combines a small footprint passageway station with a vertical buffering station. Is 1500 mm in length and is said to offer a continuous pathway for PCBs to flow. When the gate is requested to be open, the 15-slot vertical buffer is enabled to accept PCBs from the line. The vertical buffer has 15 stacked edge belts, each at 30 mm standard spacing. Spacing is selectable in every slot, every other, every third and every forth slot. Can operate in either LIFO or FIFO modes, in addition to the lift gate function.

Promation Inc., www.pro-mation-inc.com