#8691 Mighty Mask is a fast-curing, temporary masking agent for safeguarding components during conformal coating processes and component-free areas on PCBs during soldering. Contains a heat-resistant compound added to the latex for short-term, high-temperature protection up to 510F. Reportedly tack-free in 20 min. and completely cured in an hour. Can be applied with spatula or with supplied squeeze bottle. Plastic-safe, peelable solder mask removes easily by hand or with tweezers without leaving contaminating or corrosive residues. Contains no substances on REACH SvHC list or in RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. 

ACL Staticide, www.aclstaticide.com

AP430 fully automatic inline stencil printer can print 01005 chips, µBGAs, and 12-mil ultra-fine-pitch components. SMEMA-compatible conveyor and PCB holder accommodate boards with print areas up to a maximum of 17.75" x 13.75". Quick-change stencil clamp with programmable stopper accepts large frames up to 29" x 29". High-precision ballscrew drives work in unison with the CCD alignment camera to provide X, Y, and Ɵ axis correction for PCB-to-stencil registration within ±0.0003". In the Z-axis, independent ballscrew control of the PCB height and four-corner ballscrew positioning of the stencil frame ensure coplanarity of the stencil and board surface.  After printing, these same four ballscrews maintain perpendicular and uniform separation of stencil from PCB at a programmable speed for print definition for the particular application.  Stroke, speed and pressure of dual squeegees also fully programmable. Print accuracy said to be ±0.001". Automatic stencil wiper runs in wet or dry mode, with or without vacuum; interval, paper feed and solvent injection are fully programmable. 

Manncorp, http://www.manncorp.com/ap430

Quadra DVC Evo conveyor handles boards up to 1200mm long, making it effective for LED assemblies. Comes in four configurations with working plates of 850 x 200mm, 850 x 350mm, 850 x 420mm and 1200 x 200mm, suitable for a wide range of boards/panels. Positions in place of side feeder banks (from two to four for each side, depending on size of chosen plate). 

TWS Automation, www.tws-automation.com

Unitek LMWS laser marking workstation is equipped with an ML-73 D Series fiber laser marker. Is designed for benchtop operation. Has a Class 1 enclosure. Is for marking metals, ceramics, and many plastics, and also has cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities.

Miyachi, www.miyachiamerica.com

AdvancedLine inline AOI inspects assembled and soldered printed circuit boards up to 1,600mm in length. An adjustment for even longer PCBs is also possible. Is available in a variety of speeds. Can be configured with rotating angled-view module and laser height measurement system. Integration of novel measuring module takes 3-D measurements of solder joints and components. Optional Pilot 6 software.

Goepel electronics, www.goepel.com

Pilot^4D FXin-circuit and functional panel test platform is designed for panels. Shares test resources, moving a small, low-cost fixture from one board to another, eliminating the need to duplicate them in the system. Mechanical architecture permits the test head, which carries the fixture, to rotate to accommodate any configuration of panel layout. Is said to be fully implementable in an automated production line. State-of-the-art color camera has fiducial centering and can acquire the serial number of each single board within the panel. Integrated marker marks tested boards according to user-defined rules. Communicates with external databases, enabling full integration of the system into the user’s own production management environment. Has a 19" rack for integration of external instrumentation. Performs boundary scan, and communication management via standard protocols.

Seica, www.seica.com

SCU-439 Scanner Unit and FMM-440 Fail Separation Unit read 2D, 3D and RFID codes. Separate failed products from the line immediately after testing or marks them for manual failed product handling. Adjustable machine functionality by modules selected based on current need, e.g. axis (topside, bottom-side, dual, none) or lift (integrated, external or none). Modules can be added or changed later, allowing updates for future needs. New products can be configured offline and imported to a production line machine. SCU-439 sends code data through RS232 or Ethernet to the next process unit that needs the identification. FMM-440 receives product-related PASS/FAIL data from process equipment via an Ethernet connection and saves the information in a local data table. Further, FMM-440 marks failed products with temporary stickers or separate the PASS and FAIL products by routing them to a different conveyor level. SCU-439 and FMM-440 meet CE and IPC-SMEMA-9851 standards.

JOT Automation, www.jotautomation.com

KSMART Integrated Technology Solution comprehensive productivity and process control center includes KSMART Remote Monitoring System (RMS), KSMART Link, and others. Comprises an easy-to-use, powerful integrated toolbox enabling real-time analysis of defects from 3D inspection data. Suggests "copy exact" for multiple production lines and even different sites. KSMART RMS software communicates inspection machine status, production line yield information, and real-time defect information from all Koh Young SPI and AOI machines in multiple production lines. Tracks root causes of defect issues and applies changes to inspection programs in real-time. 

Koh Young Technology, kohyoung.com/en

Precision Metering Pump for conformal coating applications controls liquid flow rate through piston in the pump cylinder, preventing flow rate drift due to viscosity changes. Novel software tracks the exact amount of coating used for each coating recipe and stores the data in a log file. Is said to overcome limitations of traditional pressurized liquid delivery systems associated with liquid viscosity changes due to changing ambient conditions.  

Ultrasonic Systems Inc. (USI), www.ultraspray.com

xLink adapter enables real-time connectivity of results from Parmi's SPI to Aegis’s FactoryLogix Manufacturing Operations systems. Transmits SPI data immediately for identifying PCB defects. Data collection includes PCB serial number, time stamp and other critical SPI information.

Parmi, www.parmi.com

Aegis Software, www.aiscorp.com

WXR 3 is a 3-channel soldering and desoldering station with a total power output of 600W. Offers full WX tool compatibility, benchtop functions and all essential traceability features. Intelligent power management system automatically controls power output of individual tools, saving energy. Multifunctional USB port allows quick and mobile configuration. Includes backlit graphic display, multilingual menu navigation and operating status display. Built-in pump means the station is not dependent on an external compressed air supply.

Weller, www.weller-toolsus.com

M Series video inspection systems now come with optional upgrade brilliant full HD (1920x1080p) imaging at 60fps with a 30x optical zoom. Feature a plug-and-play approach, integral compact control unit and aluminium single-rod stand. ESD-protected housing. 

Optilia Instruments, www.optiliaindustrial.eu/home/