Eazycoat multi-axis coating system is a robotic conformal coating application platform for low- and medium-volume batch and inline processing. Comes with programmable software and stepper motor process control. Slides on XYZ axes. XYZ repeatability and resolution is 50 microns (0.01").

EPS, www.eps-ww.com

WSM 310 wave soldering machine has with finger conveyor for boards up to 11.8" (300mm). Self-contained fluxing, preheating, and laminar (smooth) solder wave modules. Optional turbulent (SMT passive) solder wave module available. Streamlined design, for easy maintenance and cleaning. Welded steel frame. On-board profiler. Is lead or lead-free compatible. Solder pot trolley system offers quick changeover. Single or dual wave compatibility.

EPS, www.eps-ww.com

ESS automated inline selective soldering machine handles boards up to 18" x 24". Has SMEMA pass-through conveyor that features automatic conveyor width adjustment and a "crowder" to facilitate positive location of the board. PCB is maintained stationary during soldering process, preventing components from toppling over and causing "unset" intermetallic fillets. Programmable process parameters, including immersion depths, preheat dwells, travel distances and speeds, solder temperature and wave height.

EPS, www.eps-ww.com

XT V 160 NF flat-panel-based x-ray inspection system facilitates real-time imaging and defect analysis of wafer-level, semiconductor device and PCBA applications. Comes with x-ray NanoFocus source and high-precision manipulator. Has 3MP flat-panel detector; provides feature recognition capability below 0.1µm. Features 360° continuous rotate detector axis; enables oblique angle views of up to 60° to the center of the detector panel. Offers intelligent region of interest lock. Tray is 580mm x 580mm.

Nikon Metrology, www.nikonmetrology.com

L-SF40 turnkey automatic pick-and-place system is managed by full desktop Windows computer with flat-screen monitor. Pick and Place Automation Equipment Model L-SF40Places a range of components from 0201 discretes and SOICs to PLCCs and 20 mil QFPs at placement rates up to 1800 cph. Tape reels & strips can be set up easily using PIK-strip feeders. Available feeders include 8, 12, 16, 24, 32 and 44mm versions. Handles reels, cut tape, stick/tube and loose components.

DDM Novastar, www.ddmnovastar.com

Stack Stick Feeder for Sigma Series modular mounters is for feeding odd-form components. Feeder can accommodate up to six sticks at a time; max length of each stick is 600mm. An auto change feature replaces empty sticks with full ones automatically. Changeover time is reportedly two sec.

Hitachi High Tech Instruments, http://www.hht‐eu.com

Step stencils now come in novel NiCut version said to have the quality of electroform stencil but with faster turn-around time. Offer flexibility for achieving proper solder paste height and volume. Feature smooth squeegee side stencil surface, uniform step thickness, NiCut trapezoidal aperture, and paste transfer. Suitable for fine-pitch components including BGAs, QFNs and resistor networks.

Photo Stencil, www.photostencil.com

RS Metrics creates analysis reports of key performance indicators that go beyond the standard set of OEE measurements of availability, performance and quality. Provides user-friendly way to view real-time WIP tracking, better manage materials and improve production control. Is entirely customizable and enables paperless functionalities. Enhances Lean manufacturing and value steam mapping of a factory floor.

Factivity, www.factivity.com

TNV25-508EMII-P convection reflow oven features a new flux collection system, an 8 degree per sec. cooling capability, and reduced nitrogen consumption (equal to or less than 500ppm: 100NL/min; equal or less to 200ppm: 180NL/min). Is 4996 x 1368 x 1690mm. Handles boards up to 250mm (width) x 330mm (length).

Tamura Systems, www.tfz-tamura.com

Auto-Dip systems feature touch-screen controlled models with programmable preheat and dip height settings and an adjustable, finger-type printed circuit board holder that grips the edges of the board throughout the soldering cycle. Is useful for heavy component-laden assemblies; can accept customized pallets of small, irregularly-shaped PCBs. An interchangeable version of the pin-type PCB holder is included; permits simultaneous soldering of multiple PCBs, randomly placed on the fixture-less bed-of-nails loading platform. Have titanium solder pots with high-precision temperature controllers for use with Pb-free SAC or SnPb solders. Include automatic dross skimmer and collection trough and startup timer. Largest model can handle PCBs up to 600 x 350mm; has a 100kg solder pot. EZ-Flux 500A spray fluxing system included. For short-run batch applications.

Manncorp, http://www.manncorp.com/Auto-Dip.html

MicReD industrial power tester 1500A combines power cycling and thermal transient measurements with structure function analysis while providing data for real-time failure-cause diagnostics. For power cycling and thermal testing of electronics components to simulate and measure lifetime performance. Tests components without removing them from the test environment. Analyzes thermally-induced mechanical failures such as die-attach wire bond separations, die and package stack-up delamination and cracks, and solder fatigue. Is based on T3Ster advanced thermal tester platform. Performs power cycling tests of metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and power diodes. Has user-friendly touch-screen interface. Record range of information during test, such as current, voltage and die temperature sensing; and detailed structure function analysis to record changes in the package’s thermal structure.

Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com

VHX-5000 digital microscope instantly captures any area in complete focus, without the user adjusting focus. Provides high-resolution, large depth-of-field imaging and integrated 2D/3D measurement, without specialized training. Comes with CMOS camera capable of imaging at 50 frames per second. Automatically scans throughout the focal range and generates an image in focus. Enhances contrast and reduces over/under saturated areas on a target. Software describes implementation of each function of the VHX. Magnification range 0.1x - 5000x. Supports bright and dark field, transmitted, polarized, and differential interference observation.

Keyence, www.keyence.com