CondensoX vapor phase soldering (condensation) reflow soldering oven features a hermetically-locked vacuum chamber. Combines vacuum profiling and thermal profiling in one machine. By enabling the operator to solder variable-sized components with small delta Ts even in the pre-heating zone, Accommodates heights up to 100mm. Lowers boiling point of media to accommodate lead and lead-free profiles. Applied vacuum directly at the point where required temperature is reached. Manual, automatic, and high-speed loading configurations available. Features two carriers that work synchronously to cut cycle time up to 50%.

Rehm, www.rehm-group.com

DH series small interface connector is for high-speed data transmission. Has 1mm contact mating pitch and a 0.5mm mounting pitch. Can handle up to 2.5 Gb/s speeds. Ideal for enterprise networking, industrial, telecom and datacom applications. Is a shielded, impedance-controlled connector that has a 50% reduction in the mating face area due to smaller pitch sizes. Plug has a D-shaped interface design; resists wrenching forces, while the receptacle's through-hole style metal fittings increase retention to the printed circuit board. Is available in a screw lock version with either screwdriver- or hand-tightened screws, and a one-touch lock version with metal or plastic buttons. Design offers unique contact arrangement for IDC termination and excellent shielding for EMI prevention. Measures 43mm x 39mm x 14.3mm; is available in 17, 27, 37 and 51 contact positions. 

Hirose Electric Co., www.hirose.com

DF59 2mm pitch connector provides wire-to-board, board-to-board joint and short-circuit sockets in a single connector design. Is ideal for LEDs and applications that require a small connector. Has a swing lock that uses positive and friction locks, giving wire-to-board type connections cable pull force resistance. Cable end is mated at a slight angle; other end of the plug is pushed down to complete mating with an audible click. Provides stress-free contact for 0.5mm floating function in XYZ directions. Has a height of 2.5mm and overall size of 8 x 9mm. Has a 2mm pitch and is available in 2, 3 and 4 positions. Has a high current capacity of 3A (with AWG 22 cable) and a high contact lance strength for wire-to-board type connections. Is RoHS-compliant.

Hirose Electric Co., www.hiroseusa.com

Tower-XL offers 70% more space for 13" reels than a conventional Tower. Is 12cm wider. Is a fully automatic, modular and secure storage system for SMD components. Can store a max. of 336 reels with 13" diameters. Can store 406 trays and reels (7" and 13"). Controls reel diameter and barcode. Access time for each reel is fewer than 12 sec. Includes stock management software with modules for job planning and tracking of MSL classified components.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

PRO - VP is vapor phase solder profiling. Is for batch or inline machines, including those with vacuum stages. Sealed thermal barrier comprises a lightweight outer skin coated with PTFE to minimize energy absorption from vapor; reportedly achieves twice the performance of a standard reflow system. A small form factor datalogger is installed inside the shield to capture profile information from the circuit board being processed; information can be relayed in real-time to the use via a 2.4GHz telemetry link. Thermocouple connectors are fitted to the outside of the barrier. After each run through the machine, the barrier can be opened and the datalogger removed. Support for up to 16 measurement channels. Extendable wireless range is greater than 100m from machine.

SolderStar, http://www.solderstar.eu/vapor%20phase.html

R-500 WH white LPI solder mask is designed for LED lighting applications. Is formulated for color retention and high reflectance through multiple heat excursions, IR reflow cycles and UV exposures. Resists chipping and cracking on thin flexible substrates. Meets IPC SM-840C, RoHS, REACH, UL 94V-0 flammability rating and various environmental certifications. Can be applied by screen printing or spraying; has wide operating windows for processing. Withstands all current metal surface finishes, such as ENIG and immersion tin.

Onstatic Technology Corp., http://www.otcink.com.tw/pd-e.htm
Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com

ESD Clip + GP is a grounding point added to the standard ESD Clip for wrist straps, as well as a snap for use as a cart ground or auxiliary ground cord. Can ground oneself to a cart and a cart to a common ground. Electrically connects a wire shelf to a shelf post to reduce ESD risks. Clips install without tools in about 5 sec. to assembled and loaded shelving; provide visual indication of grounding.

Static Dynamics, www.Static-Dynamics.com

SC2001 silicone resin is a general potting and encapsulating compound; SC2001FD a fast cure compound, and SC2003 a thixotropic compound. Have high continuous operating temperatures. SC2001 is a two-part compound with temperature properties of up to 200˚C; has good flexibility and flame retardancy and is excellent for chemical and water resistance. SC2001FD also has a fast cure nature, particularly suited for use in automated mixing and dispensing equipment. Offers low shrinkage. SC2003 includes high thixotropy, suitable for use in applications where the operating temperature is up to 200˚C. Has a 1:1 ratio.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com 

Koki SO1X7C48 – M500C low Ag Pb-free solder paste is said to improve solder joint reliability compared to conventional low Ag solder pastes. Reportedly reduces head-in-pillow defects; has high solder joint strength and offers thermal cycling reliability and low voiding.

Koki Company Ltd., www.ko-ki.co.jp 
Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com

Magna-Print DeFlex single blade holder for all squeegee blade sizes is said to permit fast blade changeover with no special tools. Is auto-adjusting to improve solder paste deposition uniformity. Automatically adjusts to stencil height. Comes with blade locking system, variety of squeegee blades and types, angle converters and choice of deflectors. 

Ovation Products, www.ovation-products.com

MeasurLink 7 quality control management software combines real-time data acquisition, online SPC analysis, integrated networking and quality information sharing. Real-Time Standard Edition is designed for acquisition and analysis of data in real-time. Permits creation of part characteristics with nominal and tolerance data, and traceability lists. Data collection interface provides real-time graphics for run charts, histograms and statistics. Standard views include Datasheet (observations and charts), Classic View (chart windows), and 2D view (part images with callouts that include charts and statistical data). Full reporting template functionality is provided. Supported data sources include keyboard, RS232 and USB devices. Real-Time Professional Edition can acquire data from Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machines. Vision and form measuring systems file imports are supported via native integration (DDE) and QMD (xml-based). Supports data filters. Full reporting template functionality is provided. 3D Edition collects data using Hoops 3D graphics view. Process Analyzer Lite Edition is designed for offline viewing of Real-Time data in a networked environment.

Mitutoyo Corp., www.mitutoyo.com

KISS-205 inline automated selective soldering system splits the process of fluxing, preheating and soldering; reduces TAKT up to 50% vs. incremental processing. Includes dual-lane processing scheme with crossover sequencing. Is SMEMA-compatible. Features Super Quick motion with closed loop position feedback with linear encoders; rapid setup and time to first production with intuitive KISSware off-line programming using jpeg or scanned images or Gerber files; dual universal PCB edge conveyor with program-controlled width adjustment, positive PCB location and PCB flattening; dual pre-heater modules independently controlled with optical pyrometers; automated fiducial XY and skew correction, and volumetric spray fluxer and drop jet fluxer.

ACE Production Technologies, www.ace-protech.com