The Push Button Vacuum Pen Kit is for in-house vacuum systems plumed to the workstation. Includes a normally open ESD-safe push button vacuum handle; 4' of 1/16" ID x 1/8" OD coiled ESD-safe vacuum hose; a set of nine ESD-safe vacuum tips, and a 1/16" barbed to 1/8" NPT adapter to connect to the vacuum supply. Optionally, multiple cup pickup tips or small-part tips can be used with this system.
 
Virtual Industries Inc., www.virtual-ii.com

 

NVOC moisture cure conformal coating now comes in high viscosity, gel and aerosol versions. High viscosity is for thicker coating or manual application (brush, dip and selective spray). Gel is a single part, thixotropic material designed for glob-top applications where the coating should not flow once applied. Cures at room or elevated temperatures upon exposure to atmospheric moisture and incorporates a UV trace to aid inspection. Aerosol uses standard NVOC coating for manual application. Are based on polyurethane technology and are VOC-free.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com

 

SN100C P600 D4 is a halogen-free, no-clean, Pb-free solder paste that contains no fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine. Is said to be high reliability, for high-density assembly with stable printability; reflows easily with good wetting and minimum incidence of mid-chip balling, and low residue. Can be reflowed with profiles similar to SAC 305 and SAC 405 with 240°C peak.
 
Nihon Superior, www.nihonsuperior.co.jp/english/ 

 

Circuit frames for PCB repair can be custom laser engraved to match the pads or trace areas requiring repair. The patterns on the frames can accommodate spaces/traces down to 0.025 mm. For SnPb or Pb-free processes. The cutouts replace elements on 1 oz. copper PCBs. Custom patterns can be laser-machined with lot sizes as low as one in a few business days.
 
BEST Inc., www.solder.net

 

IP-500 multifunctional tabletop platform for automated processes comes with a dispenser with an open application area for combined 2-D and 3-D applications. Application-specific robot heads use one or multiple Z-axes, Z- and theta-axes combinations. Dispense or high-speed spindle heads can be added. Exchanged needles are calibrated in X, Y and Z. With the integrated visual control, the dispensing area can be inspected immediately after dispensing of the media. CAD data import for point, matrix, line, curve or individual dispense patterns is possible; the X, Y and Z-axis are synchronized, and the dispense path is controlled and optimized continuously.

Zevac AG, www.zevac.ch

Ultimus V and Optimeter are said to reduce downtime at automated dispensers. For fluids that change viscosity, Ultimus V high-precision dispenser stores and then automatically adjusts dispensing settings to keep the amount of fluid applied constant. To compensate for changing fluid reservoir levels, Optimeter automatically adjusts airflow to maintain uniform deposit size.
 
EFD, www.efd-inc.com

Atlas Cartridge Filling System is for adhesives, lubricants and other assembly fluids. Facilitates bottom-filling 2.5- to 32-oz. cartridges with consistent amounts of 2000 to 750K cps material. Is said to eliminate rework and product loss from filling cartridges with too much material. Features a compact, lightweight design that permits moving to different locations as needed; facilitates rapid product changeovers. Is easy to clean.
 
EFD, www.efd-inc.com

 

FeederMaster is the second-generation model of the multi-platform feeder test jig Feedermaster Digital. Automatically detects deviations of the feeder pick-position and records the test results. New feeder generations, including Fuji NXT, are supported.

AdoptSMT, www.AdoptSMT.com 

 

SMTrue Run Optimize offline programming and management software module is for use with LS, LE, and CS SMT pick-and-place machines. Incorporates universal CAD translator with offline job and feeder setup, programming, optimization, and management. Converts industry standard, text delimited CAD files into a machine friendly component, location, and orientation database.

APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com 

 

Alpha JP-500 is a Pb-free no-clean solder paste developed for use in the Mydata MY-500 jet printer. Is zero-halogen and -halide material, with a wide reflow profile window for good solderability on various board/component finishes. Reportedly has good and flux cosmetics after reflow soldering. Reduces random solder balling levels, and can be used for single- or double-reflow. Meets IPC-7095 Class III voiding performance. Does not require nitrogen.

Cookson Electronics, www.cooksonelectronics.com

 

FlashCORE III programming architecture is said to offer significant performance gains by increasing the download and read/write speeds by a factor of ten. Supports flash memory devices including SD, MMC, MoviNAND and iNAND. Is compatible with all existing FlashCORE algorithms and adapters; field upgrade kits are available for existing automated system installations.

Data I/O, www.dataio.com 

Model 765 needle valve is suited for non-reactive adhesives, silicone oils, inks, and solvents. Can be used in processes such as device assembly, packaging, optics assembly, and building PCBs. Offers low maintenance and precision flow control. Is integratable into process automation and robotics. Optimal operation is achieved by using the Model 345 valve controller for valve actuation.
 
Tridak, www.tridak.com