Extended Reach substrate handling tips are for solar cells, wafers or flat panels. Come in three sizes for reaching up to 200 mm into an area to pick up a substrate. Substrates handled can range from 4" to more than 12". Can be used with any of the firm’s wafer wands. Handle temperatures up to 212°F. 
 
Virtual Industries Inc., www.virtual-ii.com

 

FlyScan integrates boundary scan and flying probe test methods. Comes on the Pilot/Aerial flying probe testers. Features automatic generation of the test program in a single software environment (Seica VIVA); automatic creation of the boundary scan program for nets not of the JTAG type; automatic elimination of test redundancies; automatic fault diagnostics; a single test report, and management of the faults detected by the boundary scan test in Seica Repair Station.

Seica, www.seica.com 
 

 

Fifth Axis Tilt (0 to 30 degrees) together with Four Position Rotate (0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees), are said to provide Film Coater applicators greater flexibility and increased access while conformal coating a printed circuit board. Tilt and rotate accessory is for coating vertical surfaces and underneath components. It enhances access to tight or hard-to-reach areas that may not be achievable with the standard downward approach (0 degrees). While the nozzle is tilted to 30 degrees, the mechanism can be rotated in 90-degree increments to direct the fan pattern to the left, right, front or back to coat all four sides of a component. Uses dual pneumatic motors for smooth, fast and quiet rotate action. Single action rotate speed is variable using flow controls. Is compatible with Select Coat SL-940E platform configured with Film Coater Applicators (SC-104/SC-105 or SC-204/SC-205).

Asymtek, www.asymtek.com

 

Perseas was designed for processing Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin film photovoltaic cells. Is modular, featuring configurations with varied throughputs and process capabilities. Is scalable from R&D to pilot and to production-sized units. The CA model is designed for the chlorine annealing process, while CF is for the contact formation process. Is compatible with both glass and web substrates.  
 
BTU International, www.btu.com
 

 

Tridak Model 826 disposable fluid path valve (pinch valve) features adjustable suck-back control to provide clean shutoff for tacky, stringy materials; prevents material drool from forming at the dispense tip with low viscosity fluids. Also features disposable fluid path technology, which protects fluids from contamination and air entrapment. Fluid tubing is replaceable, and comes in two sizes and a variety of materials. Is for all low-to-high viscosity materials, including those with stringy flow properties. Possesses flow control and an over-stroke adjustment; fluid deposits range from micro liter shots to continuous beads. Over-stroke adjustment feature prevents tubing damage.
 
Tridak, www.tridak.com
 
 

 

Mantis Elite-Cam is a stereo microscope with a permanently engaged camera. Can capture images for reporting, cataloging and communicating with colleagues and customers. Permits simultaneous optical and digital viewing. Is comprised of a Mantis Elite head and a factory-integrated digital camera. Requires little configuration. Image capture options include BMP, JPEG and PNG.
 
Vision Engineering, www.visioneng.com

 

PatternJet Plus hot melt dispensing applicators enable applying a wide variety of adhesive spray patterns. Flexible design and replacement components permit custom configuration. Designed for roll-fed labeling applications; can be integrated into a wide range of high-speed packaging and general product assembly operations. Integrated process-air heating and cycling, using a dedicated valve, provides cleanliness between patterns. Integrated applicator body and module with retract-on-close actuators prevents adhesive stringing. Compatible with Universal nozzles.

Nordson Corp., www.nordson.com

CheckMate Work In Process Lite management solution tracks who is assigned a job, where it is in the plant, and how long it's been in that location. Work order can be tracked to department, task, employee; multiple jobs many be assigned to the badge; timeframes may be set for each task and reported when overdue. Multiple work orders may be checked out to one badge. When a work order is moved, the transaction is recorded. Keeps an audit trail of all activities associated with the work order. Work orders may be put on hold.
 
Dynamic Systems Inc., www.abarcode.com

 

Condenser and Demister are designed to recover exhaust vapors originating from automated cleaning processes without negatively affecting the operation of the associated equipment. Reduce VOC emissions. Condenser enables a maximum recovery of cleaning agent up to 85%. Can be applied in cleaning processes using Vigon and Atron products. Demister decreases evaporative losses, recovering up to 14% of the cleaning agent. Internal airflow design does not promote clogging. Does not require additional blower capacity.
 
Zestron, www.zestron.com

 

MegaXP high-speed surface mount component counter is portable and housed inside an aluminum carrying case. Is unlocked and its chrome latches snapped open. Setup involves entering the component type and presetting the quantity. After positioning the spindle posts to vertical, reels are inserted as the taped components are threaded through the sprocket holes. Has rechargeable battery-powered sensor. Up to 10,000 cph. Includes a built-in accessories compartment containing hand crank, battery charger and shoulder strap, plus a RS-232 link to an optional adhesive label printer.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com

MH-900 Series material handler is multifunctional and configurable for inline or same-side load and unload operations. Supports single- and dual-lane conveyors, and provides loading and unloading of a variety of parts from very thin strips to large heavy boats and carriers. Includes programmable transport speed and carrier staging to maximize units per hour while multiple carrier sensors, active pinch wheels, and thin strip guides ensure safe handling. Elevator and shuttle operate independently with programmable speed to provide precise, high-speed movement. Comes with novel LoaderMove Touch Software and Control System. Offers scalability in loading options. Are fully enclosed with interlocked doors and windows for operator safety and part security. Can be fully integrated with the Spectrum S-900N series dispenser or operate independently with other SMEMA equipment.

Asymtek, www.asymtek.com

XDry M.O.L.E., based on the ECD V-M.O.L.E., is for internal temperature and humidity recording and reporting inside a dry cabinet. Comes standard with one moisture and one temperature sensor, with an optional second moisture sensor, the system provides detailed reporting on the interior conditions of the desiccant dry cabinet. Sensor accuracy is within 1% RH and ±1°C. Data recording frequency is adjustable by the user, permitting data to be captured for up to a full year.

XDry, www.xdry.com