SpotCheck Reel Estimator is a handheld digital meter for determining tape and reel part counts. Reportedly determines part counts to within 5% for any surface mount part supplied on tape and reel. Operator enters the OD value, the ID value, the number of holes per part and the thickness of the tape; the part count is displayed on the meter. Works with 7" and 13" reels.

Innoquest Inc., www.SpotCheckTech.com

The 3 megapixel Mini Hawk compact direct part mark imager is designed for reading small 2D direct part marks. Is available in high-speed and high-resolution configurations. Can read damaged or distorted symbols. Includes integrated lighting and autofocus. Uses X-Mode decoding technology; X-Mode decode firmware decodes algorithms for 1D and 2D codes with aggressive DPM reading capabilities.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

NC676 is a no-clean halogen-free leaded solder paste. Is compatible with 63/37, 62/36/2 alloys with Type 3, 4 and 5 solder meshes. Features print volume consistency down to 12 mm circles and IPC 7095 Class III resistance to voiding using straight ramp and soak reflow profiles. Leaves a penetrable, colorless residue. Reportedly offers excellent resistance to hot and cold slump. Offers minimal residue, shiny SnPb solder joints and excellent solder spread on all common pad finishes. Features high-volume repeatability with 16 mm pitch QFP pads and excellent response to one-hour pause after two knead strokes at 35-65% RH.

FCT Assembly, www.fctassembly.com

The Nikko standard magazine rack features smooth width adjustment in fewer than 5 sec. using rack and pinion system. Features ESD-safe plastic card guides with 50 slots; is compatible with all equipment brands. Also features heat-resistant card guides for board temperatures up to 275°F. Jumbo magazine holds up to 24" x 28" PCBs; metal magazine is for dry and oven processes, and low-height magazine is available to add every 10 slots.

Nix of America, www.nixofamerica.com
Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com

Model 3800 is the 8th generation automated device programmer. Combines speed of vector engine coprocessor technology, universal device support, and on-the-fly vision centering. Supports microcontrollers, NAND flash, NOR flash, serial flash, managed NAND flash, E/EPROM, flash EPROM, and other technologies with densities up to an 8 Eb theoretical limit; supports devices with voltage down to 0.7 (Vdd). Coprocessor design hardware accelerates waveforms during the programming cycle. Uses LaserAlign sensor. Can use eight to 16 socket cards; is compatible with Flashstream socket cards.

BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com

Flying Scorpion FLS940Sxi flying prober delivers short programming times and high fault coverage of traditional bed-of-nails in-circuit test for prototype, ramp-up and low-volume/high-mix test applications. Has single-sided test capability. Can be equipped with up to 10 variable or fixed-angle probe modules. Offers AccuFast drives as standard features and can be equipped with ScanProbe. Also offers QuickTest; variable angle 3-D probing; power-on testing including boundary scan JTAG, on-board device programming and function testing; linear surface motors; probing area of 1,050 mm x 640 mm.

Acculogic Inc., www.acculogic.com

Nikko Power Cyclone conveyorized PCB cleaner removes dust and particulates from PCB surfaces before solder application. Uses a brush, high-pressure air knife and vacuum removal. Requires minimum supervision. Brush is replaced once a year. Is said to reduce soldering defects.

Nix of America, www.nixofamerica.com
Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com 

SAM-CT23Q tabletop router now features an offline software program that permits creation and editing of position and program data and reading of PCB drawing data (DXF files). Saves and reads files containing data created using the program. Files can be sent, received and edited when a PC is connected to the SAM-CT23Q router. Features a 40,000 rpm spindle for clean, precise depanelization for densely populated PCBs.

Sayaka, www.sayaka,co.jp

Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com/products/sayaka/

SMTrue smart feeders are for use with vision-based automated pick-and-place machines. Come in all feeder types, including tape, bank, vibratory, matrix and cut-tape. Are managed through a smart feeder database; each is assigned a unique feeder ID. Database manages address, position, component dimensions, count, tape index and vibratory control; can recognize the presence or absence of a feeder, including a checklist of previously programmed information. Provide interactive feedback when component count becomes low or a feeder runs out of components.

APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com

Nano-ProTek stencil coating reportedly renders a stencil surface “fluxophobic” in seconds with a wipe. Is said to increase cleaning effectiveness and reduce cleaning frequency.

DEK, www.dek.com

New nozzle geometries for wave soldering machines include single solder nozzles and a combination of different nozzle geometries. Said to reduce typical soldering defects such as insufficient fillings, open solder joints and soldering bridges. Improves wetting times and heat input. Speeds throughput up to 40%. Suitable for Pb-free alloys.

Seho Systems, www.seho.de

Test interface simulation optimizes test interfaces. Signal integrity simulation shows test interface performance. Provides PCB layouts and ensures optimum overall test interfaces. Dedicated simulations may be applied. Verification simulation is a post-layout solution that uses a library of previously simulated models to determine whether an interface meets bandwidth requirements. A limited amount of optimization that compares the PCB material and contactor type also can be incorporated. Interface features can be customized, such as component footprints, contactors and trace topology. Optimization simulation is a 3-D electromagnetic system-level method of ensuring the test interface works the first time.

Multitest, www.multitest.com