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

Custom Label Nozzles for Amistar DataPlace systems cover all types of labels. Each nozzle is built based on specific labeling requirements. Achieve consistent placement performance and reliability in machines. Guaranteed to function properly with original equipment.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

CFS conductive EMI foam shielding material improves quality and performance of die-cut enclosure gaskets. Is low pressure and manufactured in sheets that have a low-resistance polyester fabric surface and a resilient Nickel-Copper polyurethane foam center. Is for intricate die-cut finishing operations found in I/O panel, backplane and access panel applications. Gaskets offer a typical shielding effectiveness of 60dB between 10MHz-3GHz. Exhibits a compression load of 2.1 psi at 30% compression and has an operational temperature range from -40° to +156°F.

Leader Tech, www.leadertechinc.com

XD7600NT Diamond FP high-resolution x-ray inspection system uses 3 MP CMOS flat panel detector. NT maintenance-free, sealed transmissive x-ray tube provides 0.1 µm feature recognition and up to 10W of power.

XD7600NT Ruby x-ray inspection system provides 0.5 µm feature recognition and up to 10 W of power. Has 2 MP XiDAT3 digital image intensifier. Is available with flat panel.

Nordson Dage, www.nordsondage.com

Custom wave solder nozzles for Pillarhouse’s line of selective soldering machines includes Synchrodex, Handex, Jade, GEM, Orissa, MPR and Topaz-E. Can apply flux and solder consistently to component leads without disturbing nearby SMT components. Help replace hand soldering and eliminate defects caused by wave soldering machines.

Pillarhouse All-Purpose (AP-1) nozzles also are offered in standard and custom lengths, available from 2.5 to 12mm.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

Grid-Lok Silver is a convertible, manual-to-automatic PCB tooling system. Reportedly has the highest pin stroke in its class. Permits operation in manual, semiautomatic or fully automatic. Delivers underside support for miniaturized devices. Provides board stability from screen printing to component placement to inspection. Can be scaled up or down to handle a variety of board sizes. New product introductions can be run in minutes.

Ovation Products, www.ovation-products.com

StripFeeder Trays are for loading tape-and-reel components on compact modules for high-mix/low-volume applications. Modules are designed for quick loading of tape-and-reel components on existing SMT pick-and-place equipment with fiducial markers for alignment. Are available for tape ranging from 8 to 72mm wide, with pre-designed configurations and customizable widths and pitch based on process requirements. Enable fast changeover between product runs without unloading from the machine. Are compatible with both paper and emboss tape simultaneously; are ideal for low-volume/high-mix applications and prototyping. Are compatible with fragile components or loose packaging.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

Marantz CL and DL series automatic optical inspection systems can now be retrofitted with eight additional cameras. Multi-Cam includes real-time image processing and integrated software upgrades. Benefits include UXGA CCD digital with high-speed CameraLink interface; high-precision telecentric center lens; omni-directional full spectrum triple LED, and main, side and line source DOAL.

Marantz Electronics, www.us.marantz.com
Christopher Associates Inc., www.christopherweb.com