Radial 88HT and VCD 88HT through-hole component mounters have expanded component ranges and come as upgrades for existing Gen. 8 and 88 machines. Reportedly provide twice the throughput of older AI equipment. Radial 88HT accommodates largest range of components on a single machine with quad-span insertion tooling (2.5mm, 5mm, 7.5mm, and 10mm); addresses high-density applications with single-span insertion tooling. Has a programmable clinch height. With an available Tall Part Kit, it places components as tall as 27mm. Includes easy-load dispense heads, 100+ feeder locations, and a component verification system that validates product setups. Is suited for LED, compact fluorescent, and energy-efficient lighting products.

Universal Instruments, www.uic.com 

Radial 88HT and VCD 88HT through-hole component mounters have expanded component ranges and come as upgrades for existing Gen. 8 and 88 machines. Reportedly provide twice the throughput of older AI equipment. Radial 88HT accommodates largest range of components on a single machine with quad-span insertion tooling (2.5mm, 5mm, 7.5mm, and 10mm); addresses high-density applications with single-span insertion tooling. Has a programmable clinch height. With an available Tall Part Kit, it places components as tall as 27mm. Includes easy-load dispense heads, 100+ feeder locations, and a component verification system that validates product setups. Is suited for LED, compact fluorescent, and energy-efficient lighting products.

Universal Instruments, www.uic.com 

Xi series of miniature barcode readers are reportedly the smallest, most lightweight imagers available with embedded Ethernet. Mini Hawk Xi and MS-4Xi imagers are for almost any automation environment, with decode algorithms to read 1D/2D symbols, including DPM. Feature 10 to 30 VDC power requirements, optoisolated I/O, and RJ45 and M12 connectors, along with compatibility with M12 accessories. Include visible LED indicators. Feature X-Mode decode algorithms for reading damaged, distorted or low-contrast codes. Mini Hawk Xi includes autofocus and high-speed and high-resolution configurations.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

Xi series of miniature barcode readers are reportedly the smallest, most lightweight imagers available with embedded Ethernet. Mini Hawk Xi and MS-4Xi imagers are for almost any automation environment, with decode algorithms to read 1D/2D symbols, including DPM. Feature 10 to 30 VDC power requirements, optoisolated I/O, and RJ45 and M12 connectors, along with compatibility with M12 accessories. Include visible LED indicators. Feature X-Mode decode algorithms for reading damaged, distorted or low-contrast codes. Mini Hawk Xi includes autofocus and high-speed and high-resolution configurations.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

XJTAG v. 3.0 boundary scan development software is faster and more intuitive. Features run-time enhancements which boost the speed of XJEase testing and device programming in XJDeveloper and XJRunner. XJAnalyser can now be used as an integrated function in XJDeveloper as well as in its standalone form. Now uses knowledge contained in an XJDeveloper project (netlist information, constant pin settings, etc.), and XJAnalyser can open XJDeveloper and XJRunner projects, while XJDeveloper can access the full functionality of XJAnalyser. JTAG Chain Debugger now integrated into XJDeveloper.

XJTAG, www.xjtag.com

This adhesive permits Vectra LCP to adhere to FR4 and ceramic boards even after triple reflow process, without loss of adhesion. Is reportedly ideal for fine molded components. Is flowable and fills long, thin and complicated flow paths with minimal warpage. Is flame-retardant and heat distortion resistant up to 340°C. Shows a high compression shear strength.

Ticona, www.ticona.com
DELO, http://www.delo-adhesives.com/us/

Aimex IIS component placement platform features single or twin robot configuration. Handles up to 130 part types at a time, with components from 01005 (0402mm) to 74 x 74mm or 32 x 180mm. Maximum part height is 38.1mm. Handles PCBs sized 48 x 48mm to 774 x 686mm. Single or double conveyors. Placement heads can be exchanged without using any tools. Automatic calibration. Feeders can be exchanged during production without stopping the machine.

Fuji, http://www.fuji.co.jp

Rapido RPS3000 for high-speed programming and board test supports double-sided probing for up to 3000 nails. Non-volatile memories such as flash, MCU and programmable logic devices can be quickly programmed on-board. Enables combining programming tasks with test strategies such as boundary scan, processor emulation, chip embedded instruments or functional test.

Goepel, www.goepel.com

Rapido RPS3000 for high-speed programming and board test supports double-sided probing for up to 3000 nails. Non-volatile memories such as flash, MCU and programmable logic devices can be quickly programmed on-board. Enables combining programming tasks with test strategies such as boundary scan, processor emulation, chip embedded instruments or functional test.

Goepel, www.goepel.com

Wizard stencil storage racks hold stencil foils and frames designed for electronics materials printing. Provide safe storage using injection-molded guides at the top and bottom, and quick access from either side. Are rugged and durable, compact and space-efficient. manufactured using extruded aluminum. Mounted on locking casters for mobility. A 20” x 20” rack holds 300 stencils in 2’ x 5’ of floor space. Configurable to hold several vendors' frames.

QTS, Inc., www.QTSframe.com

Fast-curing CA-141 conductive adhesive is for stringing and bussing CIGS solar modules. Has been optimized for molybdenum and other substrates used in thin-film manufacturing. Is designed for thermal cycling and damp heat stability. Low Tg is suitable for manufacturing flexible modules using reel-to-reel manufacturing. Can be partially cured for 60 to 90 sec.; adhesive cure is completed during encapsulant lamination process. Reportedly has optimized rheology for dispensing, excellent damp heat resistance and conductivity stability on molybdenum, tin, tin-silver and silver-plated ribbons.

Engineered Conductive Materials, www.conductives.com

WXD 2 is a two-channel, 255W soldering and desoldering station. Features desoldering tool with 120W of power, a 35-sec. heat-up time, replacement filter cartridge and nozzles with extended shafts. Standby mode monitors motion sensor and automatically sets pencil to lower temperature when not in use. Nozzles have extended thermal transfer shaft that prevents suction tube from sticking. Has standard power-sharing feature. Preheating plate or solder fume extraction unit can be connected.

Weller, http://www.apexhandtools.com/weller