Over Top Snuggers substrate clamping technology clamps the board flat before enabling finite snugging and clamp control for precise board location. Pulls board flat to enable a strong vacuum tooling contact; clamps are then pulled away from the board surface to permit close edge printing. Automatically adjusts for variations in board thickness, eliminating setup requirements between production batches and runs. Automatically adjusts for out-of-parallel boards. Uses Instinctiv V9 user interface software. Is compatible with all tooling variants, including HD Grid-Lok.
 
DEK, www.dek.com

VC-3 heavy duty vacuum tweezer is self-contained and activates from the top via a plunger mechanism. Is ESD-safe unit and is said to eliminate contamination from skin oils and handling damage to leads. It for loading burn-in trays or tinning leads, and can handle larger packages. Includes 1/2" (12.7 mm) diameter heavy-duty vacuum pen and two handling tips, a 1/2" (12.7 mm) and a 5/8" (15.88 mm) diameter rubber vacuum cup. Optionally, can be used with multiple cup pick-up tips or cups on a luer slip probe.

Virtual Industries Inc., virtual-ii.com

Omegameter 600SMD ionic contamination tester now features expanded profile capabilities, storing up to 99 test profiles. Optional software reportedly provides near infinite memory. Offers the ability to test components with a heated or non-heated test solution.

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scsequip.com

 

MSD 1200 Series dessicant cabinet is a modular, 0.5% RH cabinet for moisture sensitive device drying. Designed to exceed J-STS-033B.1. Includes a modular enclosure, with access from two sides that can be expanded to meet growing production, and a new dry unit with closed loop on-demand regeneration. U5001 "Dynamic Series" Zeolite dryer, for dehumidification, reportedly is capable of taking a basic MSD1212 from from 50%RH to less than 5% under unloaded conditions at 25°C in 240 sec. Optimal humidity levels are below 0.5% RH. Designed to regenerate only when necessary. Has a quiet and maintenance-free operation. Average power consumption is 30W per hr.

Totech, www.totech.eu.com

The fully enclosed, lockable SMT storage cabinet is available as an accessory to stockroom units; is only available in a shorter height. Is fully ESD-compliant. Features interchangeable shelves and subdividers. Is available in both single- and double-sided models. Doors are clear.

Bliss Industries, www.blissindustries.com

 

A-108 aluminum paste is printed as a back electrode on single or polycrystalline silicon solar cells. A-568 Pb-free silver front-side paste is used for back contact on silicon solar cells. A-368 high-conductivity back-surface paste adheres to aluminum. All are metallization pastes for photovoltaic cell manufacturing.

Giga Solar Materials Corp., http://www.gigasolar.com.tw/english.asp

 

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Report is an analysis of AOI offerings including price/performance benchmarks, supplier perception ratings and a direct comparison of 44 performance metrics for 27 unique models offered by 11 different AOI suppliers. Examines market dynamics for solder paste and PCB inspection. Analysis includes end-user inspection requirements, served and not served prerequisites and emerging technologies. AOI suppliers described in the report include ASC International, Agilent, Christopher Associates, CyberOptics, DJK Global, Goepel, GSI Lumonics, Koh Young, Landrex, Malcomtech, Marantz, Mirtec, MVP, Omron, Opto Control, Orbotech, Panasonic, Qualectron, Saki, Seika, Sony, Viscom, ViTechnology and YesTech. 50 pp.

ITM Marketing, www.itmconsulting.org

S3X58-M650 solder paste is an ICT testable, halogen-free SAC 305 alloy. Properties include low voiding, high print speeds, and fine-pitch (µBGA, 0.4 mm pitch) capability.
 
S3X70-M407 Pb-free no-clean solder paste for ultra-fine-pitch applications uses a Type 5 powder; has been formulated for 0.2 mm pitch (µBGA) devices and 01005 components. Is said to wet in air environments and is low voiding.
 
Koki Co. Ltd., www.ko-ki.co.jp

 

GoWave 1030 wave soldering system is for low-volume production for both leaded and Pb-free applications. Is for soldering small- or medium-sizes batches. Now features a longer reflection tunnel over both the preheat area and the solder pot. Has been redesigned as one unit. Features a new spray flux nozzle with HVLP technology. Has a PCS 707 touchscreen controller and USB interface. Service points for the fluxer and compressed air are now located directly at the inlet section of the machine. Features a new switch cabinet and updated pump motor, as well as a redesigned exhaust area and conveyor.

Seho Systems, www.sehona.com

SMT spring-loaded connectors are offered as discrete contacts; many are available in tape-and-reel packaging. Part family 0910-0 and 0910-1 through 4 are discrete SLCs specifically designed for production tape-and-reel assembly. Part 0967 is a horizontal mount SMT SLC designed for low-profile board-to-board interconnections. Feature a large base for either increased PCB stability or assembly in non-PCB applications such as a face plate. Part family 0990-0 and 0990-1 through 4 and 0997-0 through 9 offer a range of application heights from 0.137" to 0.430".
   
Mill-Max, www.mill-max.com
 

SolAg solar cell conductive adhesives and inks reportedly deliver efficient, long-lasting solar power. Are said to be superior in damp heat and thermal cycle aging. Deliver low, stable electrical contact resistance for silver grid buss lines, ribbon attachment and metal wrap-through in CIGS, amorphous silicon and similar thin film platforms.
 
Engineered Conductive Materials, www.conductives.com
Krayden Inc., www.krayden.com

 

Dual Lane Reflow Oven provides high- and low-volume SMT soldering in one reflow unit. Features flexible production in parallel and is compatible for both Pb-free and leaded SMT. Reportedly reduces floor space 47% compared to traditional dual-lane production lines. Contains two independent conveyor lanes and two heating areas. Has 18 independently programmable heating zones, with both top and bottom side heating areas. Conveyor speeds and widths are independently controlled and adjustable.
 
SEHO Systems GmbH, www.sehona.com