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

Optek three-axis staging/transport systems are suitable for a range of applications. Feature granite bases and bearing ways, are driven by linear motors that generate no heat and position to a small fraction of a micron. Air-bearing transports are close-looped to one-tenth µm linear scales that are bonded to granite x and y axes. Have accuracy greater than 4 µm, repeatability greater than 3 µm and a transport speed of up to 30" per sec. Feature a center drive in all three axes and split-axis operation. Y-axis table and x-axis carriage “float” on air bearings. Available in 12" x 12", 18" x 12", 28" x 24", 38" x 30", and 50" x 36" ranges. Are provided with 8" of z-axis travel. Are provided on floor-standing welded steel frames, with or without amplifiers and computer controllers. Custom fiberglass “hoods” also available.

Operations Technology Inc., www.optek.net

Tagarno Milli inspection system combines HD benchtop inspection system with a precision measurement capability at magnifications from 4 to 105x. Is said to offer excellent image quality, a large field of view, and the ability to work precisely under the lens. Permits multiple viewers to see the same image on 42" monitors. Traceability and data recording software available.

Christopher Associates, www.christopherweb.com

Micro-Dot manual syringe dispenser functions as a complete dispensing system for machine-ready 3, 5, and 10 mL syringes. Is offered in two models: lever-actuated and thumb-actuated. Uses a positive displacement design to advance a plunger in precise increments each time the actuating thumb button or lever is depressed. Output volumes can be set with a twist of a control knob. Can dispense in volumes from µL to mL. Is ideal for dispensing adhesives, thread lockers, and lubricants.

Dymax Corp. www.dymax.com

PanaCIM Enterprise Edition manufacturing execution system v. 8.3 has been expanded to include additional equipment from non-Panasonic vendors. Software modules can provide solutions to control, plan, verify, change over, trace, and analyze materials whether in a warehouse, in WIP, or on the production floor. Production Analysis module has evolved from a charting tool into an analytical tool with a new design, enhanced visual indicators, and on-the-fly report modification with real-time results.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, www.panasonicfa.com

XJTAG version 2.5 now includes a free layout viewer; can quickly visualize exact location of faults. XJDeveloper can quickly set up and run tests on a circuit and create and customize tests to their requirements. XJRunner is a specialized run-time environment for testing; is for the purpose of debugging, testing and repair work. Tells the type of fault it has found and which nets are faulty. Now provides clickable links to show the location of these nets and the most likely positions of the physical fault on the board. Layout Viewer can show the distance between objects, and provides control over which layers are visible.

XJTAG, www.xjtag.com

RD1 batch type vapor phase reflow system uses vapor phase technology to provide uniform heat transfer for reflow, curing and drying. Designed to accommodate low-volume production and smaller-sized products. Delivers user-friendly operation and excellent process control. Now has a working envelope of 12" x 10" x 2.25", using palletized conveyor system that keeps the product horizontal throughout the process. Features touch-screen controls, a convected preheat zone, programmable recipes, a cooling zone, and a working fluid auxiliary tank and filter system.

R&D Technical Services Inc., www.rdtechnicalservices.com

Ebso SPA-NC selective solder platform has automatic selective soldering cells with manual load/unload. Automatically transports the printed circuit board to each soldering step via an XYZ-axis carrier - microdrop fluxer, bottom-side preheater and soldering modules. Nitrogen is provided to the solder bath and solder pump unit. Includes Fast Remove Pump system; pump head is turned at 45° and lifted out of the bath while secured in the maintenance fixture. Solder bath and pump are made of Titanium. Includes EBSO photo editor. Software automatically calculates correct X and Y value. Uses an integrated Schleicher controller. Other features include soldering under 7° or 0°; dual nozzle and dual flux; wide range of soldering nozzles, including both wettable and Jet nozzles up to 60mm in width, and microdrop and spray fluxing.

EBSO, www.ebso.com