RF741 No-Clean Gel Flux, for electronics component rework and repair applications, is high viscosity and has a gel-like consistency. Is said to be easily applied by syringe dispensing. Stays in place until soldering. Is compatible with most no-clean chemistries and leaves solder joints bright and shiny after reflow. Is classified as ROL0 per J-STD-004 and Bellcore GR-78 compliant.

Easy Spheres, www.easyspheres.com

DSP 866 no-clean, Pb-free solder paste reportedly has 0% ppm total halogens and comes in a variety of alloys. Has flux classification of ROL0 per J-STD-004. Exhibits excellent printing characteristics and will perform during continuous printing for up to 8 hr. Abandon time of at least 1 hr. said to be is possible. Characterized by brick-like prints. Good release seen on 0.0012 to 0.0009 apertures with print speeds in the range of 1" to 6" per sec. Has nonconductive, noncorrosive and highly insulated residues. Nitrogen not required.

Qualitek International, www.qualitek.com

FLX2011-MK now comes with with a dual dispensers. One, a jet valve dispenser, for 0603 or smaller surface mount components and LEDs on flexible circuits, is said to quickly and accurately dispenses small glue dots, and is contactless. Also has Archimedean screw type for dispensing solder paste or conductive adhesives; or time/pressure dispenser, Piezoflow valve or jet valve, depending on the specific application.

Assembly head features optical centering system that can align SMD components, LEDs and metal domes, permitting flexible circuit production all on one system. Foils are held in position by a vacuum table. Working area is 500 x 300 mm; support area is 800 x 300 mm. Smaller foils can be clustered and be produced like a single foil. Integrated vision system automatically finds reference marks and corrects offset and distortion.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

Static pressure soldering technology is for Pb-free soldering large, high-density products. Enables Pb-free (SnAg3.0Cu0.5) soldering for products up to 490 x 510 mm in size and 6 mm in thickness. Ensures a decent soldering fill without damaging the PWB; enables partial soldering for insertion components.
 
OKI, www.oki.com

 

Miniature Linear Guides feature dowel holes on rail and block. Options include advanced (preload) and standard (interchangeable and small clearance) versions; long or wide blocks, standard or wide rail, all in a variety of dimensions, and varying guide rail with dowel hole lengths. Dowel holes on the rail enable easier positioning; balls remain retained even when the block is removed from the rail. Operating temperature range is from -20º to 80ºC.
 
Misumi USA Inc., www.misumiusa.com
 

 

Double barrel syringes are available in 2.5, 5 and 10 mL capacities; offered in 1:1, 4:1 and 10:1 ratios. Consist of a manual plunger, a dual-cylinder syringe and a static mixer, designed to work together. Are polypropylene. Prevent diffusion of two components.  Provide precise mixing and dispensing. Come in black. 
 
ConProTec, www.conprotec.com

 

A new market and technology study on integrated passive devices lists the existing and upcoming technologies and applications for IPDs. Provides an overview of the thin-film IPD market and growth opportunities. Details each market segment with drivers and benefits of IPDs, sub-segment size and expected growth rate, value chain analysis, and global market evaluation per application. Lists links between IPD technologies and their applications.
 
Yole Développement, www.yole.fr

 

Multi-Cure 9001-E Series encapsulants are said to cure in seconds; no mixing required and viscosity is consistent. Have high ionic purity, are solvent-free, and isocyanate-free. Have a low modulus. Contain no sharp, abrasive mineral or glass fillers. Reportedly display excellent adhesion to polyimide, PET, flexible PCBs, FR-4 and ceramic boards, and provide protection for glob top and chip-on-board applications. Are for encapsulating ICs in flex circuits.
 
Dymax Corp., www.dymax.com

The 7722FV pick-and-place machine mounts most fine-pitch components. Placement accuracy for chips, including 0402s, is ±0.1 mm. Bottom vision delivers an accuracy of ±0.05 mm in mounting SOICs, QFPs and BGAs to 40 mm square with a 0.0015" fine-pitch capability. Offers 56-feeder capacity and 6,000 dph.

Manncorp, www.manncorp.com
 

 

MAP thermal profiling software V2.17c provides features designed to maximize production throughput speed, as well as data retrieval and interpretation. Features include a cropping tool; profile data extraction for cooling slopes after peak; batch download of multiple runs stored on MEGAM.O.L.E. 20 and V-M.O.L.E.; date-time auto file naming option; mouse-over channel descriptions to highlight specific channels, and one-click direct to Excel data exporting in user-specified units.

ECD, www.ecd.com/downloads 

Tridak Model 826 disposable fluid path valve features adjustable suck-back control. Prevents material from forming at the dispense tip with low-viscosity fluids. Pinch valve also features disposable fluid path technology. Fluid tubing is replaceable; is available in two sizes and a variety of materials. Reportedly eliminates expensive seal-kit maintenance. Is said to be ideal for all low-to-high viscosity materials. Possesses flow control and an over-stroke adjustment that prevents tubing damage. Model 345 valve controller is best suited for actuation of this valve.

Tridak, www.tridak.com

Axis Series automated filling system fills grease, pastes, etc. into cavities and onto components, reportedly to accurate and repeatable volumes. Is self-contained and includes a dual memory processor with compact flash card. Comes as a benchtop system for low- to mid-volume applications. A menu-driven LCD/touchpad interface controls the machine and manages internal files. Is network connectable, as well as RS-232; includes a barcode reader input. Containers are processed on pallets (two are included); may unload/load one pallet, while the machine is filling the other. Includes batch counters, cycle timers and an internal history file. Available with programmable auger valve, peristaltic pump, programmable shot pump, pressure pot, valve, etc. A continuous path pattern may be dispensed in all three axes.
 
Dispense Works, www.dispenseworks.com