FactoryLogix R3 manufacturing operations management software incorporates an entirely redesigned Logistics module based on the technology framework used for the NPI, Production and Analytics modules. New and enhanced features include materials receiving, processing and labeling; incoming quality control (IQC); stockroom management; material kitting and dispatch; material position tracking; moisture sensitive device (MSD) handling and bake management; production planning; resource scheduling; material reservation; shop floor material handling; workstation material setup validation; offline material setup; material traceability; material level monitoring; part replenishment and re-order.

Aegis Industrial Software, aiscorp.com

SpectorBox AOI systems now include a 5" camera clearance, reportedly enabling single-pass inspection of nearly any assembly. Are optimized for inspection of PTH components to identify defects such as presence/absence, wrong polarity, color, type, and bent pins.  Top clearance of 130mm permits Top-Down SpectorBox to inspect electronics and electromechanical assemblies. Modules can be equipped with eight wide field-of-view side cameras, in addition to a top-view camera on the FWAz optical unit. Include 18.8μ2-pixel capture sensor. Z-Axis adjustable optical head adapts to printed circuit board thickness and automatically compensates for warpage. FWAx model has eight simultaneously operating, multiplexed angular side cameras.  

Marantz Business Electronics, http://model22x.com/english/index.html

MasterSil 930 fluorosilicone is for bonding, sealing and coating. Is a one-part system able to withstand exposure to water, fuels, oils, greases, refrigerants, acids, bases and solvents. Has a paste viscosity and has a tack-free time of 20 to 30 min. Tensile strength 800 to 1,100 psi. Reportedly bonds well to metals, composites, ceramics, glass, rubbers, plastics and other silicones. Hardness rating 30 to 40 Shore A. Is electrically insulative and has a volume resistivity of more than 1014 ohm-cm. Service temperature range is -85° to +450°F. Comes in 80g tubes.

Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

Axium series feeders automatically place labels using existing pick-and-place equipment. Now includes adjustable presentation speed modes and Generic Media Platform label module that enables adjustments for label changeover, for increased flexibility. Combined with auto-apply labels, improves placement accuracy and process speed. Presents label like any other SMT component.

Identco, identco.com

X-Line 3D inline AXI now comes “X40 Plus” for 3D inspection speed increase of up to 18%. Optimized imaging chain in combination with an improved axle system and faster execution of test algorithms results in cycle time savings, depending on maximum resolution and board dimensions. A 216 x 164mm assembly with more than 8,000 solder joints requires about 40 sec. for complete 3D X-ray inspection. For double-sided boards; captures top and bottom sides within a single pass. Based on a real time multi-angle image, recording a complete 3D inspection of the assembly is possible. Integrated reconstruction methods based on digital thomosynthesis enables the defined evaluation of individual layers of the circuit board under test.

Goepel Electronics, www.goepel.com 

VisualCAM Stencils v. 16.7 design tool streamlines and automates stencil/paste designs generation. New release defines paste shapes using pitch rules. Features enhanced library management, improved identification and shape assignments, and improved paste generation and reporting. Includes many new macro commands and a powerful macro developer to aid in automation, data preparation and stencil generation.

Wise Software Solutions, wssi.com

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NexJet NJ-8 dispenser features ReadiSet two-piece jet cartridge which is quickly and easily removed, cleaned, inspected, and reinstalled without tools. Is said to be long-lasting, durable and has been tested on many fluids, from high-viscosity silicones to low-viscosity reagents, in board-level underfill, chip-scale packaging, ball grid array, package-on-package underfill, precise coating, silicone jetting, and adhesive dispensing applications. Only parts that come in contact with fluid have to be removed from system for cleaning and maintenance. Reportedly saves fluid, resources, time, and cost of cleaning; produces clean dispensing environment. Patented software manages dispensing process, controlling fluid velocity, adjusting dot sizes, regulating amount of fluid dispensed, and compensating for fluid viscosity changes to center the process window.

Nordson ASYMTEK, www.nordsonasymtek.com/nexjet

IC-M12S-CXP monochrome 12Mp MCMOS camera has a CoaXPress CXP6, DIN-4 interface delivering 181fps. Is based on the CMOSIS CMV12000 v2 high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and replaces the discontinued IC-X12CXP. Size and weight reduced to a 80 x 80 x 36.55mm and 400g without lens mount. All-new housing design uses newly developed sensor positioning design for precise alignment. Addition of LM-Mount to already large lens mount allows use of Leica-M and Zeiss ZM lenses. DSNU/PRNU correction algorithms completely redesigned for improved image quality while still allowing custom calibration. User definable ROI (H&V), exposure delay and strobe output delay.

ISVI Corp., isvi-corp.com/products-IC-X12CXP.php

Kolb PS300 series features PowerSpray technology, high-pressure, high-volume pumps spraying cleaning fluid onto the stencil. Is 100% closed-loop, operating without the requirement of a water source. Uses MultiEx N7 TernarySequence, a pH neutral, water-based detergent with an integrated cascade sediment filtration. MultiEx provides environmentally efficient, homogenous filtration; cleans products in a three-sequence process, then regenerates itself after cleaning. Features include ergonomic and safety interlocked, stencils cleaned, rinsed and dried in the same chamber, and filter saturation.

Kolb Cleaning Technology, http://www.kolb-ct.com/en/systems/fine-cleaning/kolb-ps300-series.html

PF902-S (SAC0307X) is a high drop-resistance alloy. Is said to increase reliability and performance of portable electronic devices under drop test.

Shenmao America, www.shenmao.com

StripFeeder Transition Rail features machined tracks for paper and emboss tape on the same rail. Rail sold individually or in StripFeeder .mod and Mini kits. StripFeeder Transition kits are set up to run three lanes of paper tape and three lanes of emboss tape in 0.25", 0.50", and 0.75" pocket depths. Additional rails can be added, up to 10 per tray for 8mm tape. StripFeeder .mod and Mini systems feature removable rails. StripFeeder Mini can be adjusted by removing rails and repositioning them on base plate at the desired width (4mm pitched pattern). Rails align with precision pin locaters and lock down with magnets. Feature a mechanical lock-spring to hold tape in place by the sprocket hole. Design holds components securely in machined tracks to prevent parts from being miss-picked, flipped in the pocket or lost. Can remove rails to accommodate larger components up to 120mm tape width. Compatible with most types of SMT equipment.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

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Boundary scan is now available in SPEA3030 multi-core in-circuit test. Boundary scan tests are now possible on all cores of the ICT (up to four). Can perform parallel work and simultaneous test sequences. Parallel test of several units under test can be handled.

SPEA, www.spea.com
Goepel electronics, www.goepel.com