S3088 flex inspects printed circuit board assemblies. Is an enhanced version of S3088-III AOI. Combines high-reliability inspection capability with ease-of-programming features. Is for prototype capability to high-production speed. Intel core i7 computer and touch-screen monitor are included. Has optional operation of vVision inspection software. 100% inspection compatibility.

Viscom, www.viscom.com

FX series AOI has upgraded YESPC software. Is suited for high-volume or high-mix manufacturing, providing inspection of 01005 components. Includes Advanced Fusion Lighting and 5 megapixel color image processing. Software is a web-based statistical process control tool that can be used for real-time and historical charts and inspection reports. In real-time mode, it focuses on defect prevention by monitoring for unwanted trends in the manufacturing process. User selectable “chart windows” can be configured to show defect paretos, yield trends, machine utilization, as well as X-Y positional and Cp/Cpk data.

Nordson YESTech, www.nordsonyestech.com

Advantis 3 surface-mount modular placement platform is for medium-volume environments. Has VRM linear motor technology that provides improved accuracy, acceleration and velocity without the downtime of lead screw-driven positioning systems. Includes 30-spindle Lightning head. Vision capability can be expanded or spindles added without changing heads, delivering a throughput of up to 34,400 cph. Has a component range of 0201 passives through 150mm connectors and expansive odd-form capabilities. 1- and 3-beam base models are available, as well as a large overlapping component range between placement heads.

Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com

MT2168 pick-and-place handler places each individual package in the optimum position relative to the contactor, even in high parallel test setup. Self-alignment is performed in 6°, solving deviations in planarity or outline.

Multitest, www.multitest.com/MT2168

No. 813 walk-in printed circuit board curing oven, has a 350,000 btu/hr., 500°F gas heater. Workspace dimensions are 48" x 48" x 72".  Has 4" insulated walls and an aluminized stainless steel interior and exterior. A 3300 CFM, 2-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow. Safety equipment, such as a 325 CFM 1/3 powered force exhauster, is included. Features a 2" insulated floor with truck wheel guide tracks and a removable top-mounted heat chamber.

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com

Innova and Innova + direct die feeders enable presentation of wafer-level devices to GenesisSC platform. Are portable; can assemble a complete module on a single machine, placing die and passives precisely. Can install multiple feeders on a single placement machine with minimum feeder slot consumption. Alternate feeder functionality permits continuous running of like part numbers on multiple feeders. Present a wide variety of flip chips or circuit-up devices with easy relocation. Process wafers of various sizes up to 300mm. The latter processes up to 13 300mm wafers with on-board expansion capabilities.

Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com

HawkEye Bridging post-print verification technology has added capability of shorts and contamination detection. Is a high-speed paste-on-pad verification system that delivers instant go/no-go instruction.  Highlights insufficient paste and prompts corrective action.

DEK, www.dek.com

Replacement pre-filters for Pace Arm-Evac and Lab-Evac 105/200/250 fume extraction filtration systems are said to provide up to 30% savings over originals. Come in packs of five. Low-efficiency particle filters protect primary HEPA filter from large particles. Have polymedia filter material and iFuse coating. Said to offer 20-35% efficiency compared to the 15% (or less) of the original. Have a MERV 8 rating. Catch more than 85% of particles 3-10 µm and more than 50% of particles 1-3 µm.

Count On Tools Inc., www.cotinc.com

XF-604 0.002" white polyester label material is designed to meet VTM-1 level of flame retardants per the UL94 standard. Provides “self-extinguishing” performance. Is coated with a semi-gloss white topcoat designed for flexo-graphic and thermal transfer printing. Withstands harsh chemicals and solvents. Applications include product identification of electronic devices, gaming consoles, power supplies, identification of batteries and network cards. Complies with requirements of RoHS, REACH, and is certified to be halogen-free to IEC 61249-2-21 levels.

Polyonics Inc., www.polyonics.com

HiTester 1220 in-circuit tester has newly designed measurement electronics and an optional parallel testing feature for higher test speeds. Features quick connectivity to PC networks. Data conversion outside the Hioki tester family possible on advanced system. Configurable as a functional tester via a dedicated functional test board and measurement units with GPIB controllers. Evaluates boards using the macro test function. Has high-speed, multi-channel measuring instrument. Press-type tester uses fixtures for printed circuit board mass production. Is embedded loaded board tester, micro tester for impedance measurement, active tester and a high-speed data collector.

Hioki, www.hioki.com
Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com

Weller WX 2 control unit for soldering features an antistatic touch-screen and intuitive user interface. Is a two-channel system that offers a variety of connectivity options and soldering tools for soldering work on LED backplanes, solar applications and micro-soldering joints. Benefits include: High-capacity 240W power supply allows simultaneous power for two 120W tools and heats up quickly; antistatic capacitive touch-screen is temperature- and chemical-resistant; menu navigation options include English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese, with additional languages available; improved visibility with graphic LCD visible from all angles; versatile connectivity options, including standard digital connection and decoupled robot connection; management of Weller fume extraction units and heating plates; USB port for localized firmware updates; sleep mode activated by sensor in the handle that detects when device is not in use, and automatic standby sensor controls connected accessories, including fume extractors and heated plates.

Weller Electronics, http://www.cooperhandtools.com/weller/index.cfm 

Parylene C-UVF coating fluoresces under a specific spectrum of UV light, enabling identification and verification that components are protected with Parylene. Coating is thin, optically clear, and maintains the electrical, mechanical and physical properties of Parylene C.

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scscoatings.com