Visu2 software drives advanced process features and thermal control. Incorporates process and product traceability tools, remote diagnostics and an extensive product library within an intuitively designed interface. Extensive system documentation is available with a few keystrokes; offers password-protected security levels and multilingual operations, data recording and maintenance logging. Process and product traceability are supported via barcode and data recording of all relevant process parameters with time stamps. Uses capability control system to monitor process capability during the production process. CCS automatically translates data; creates control charts where trends of all time lengths are displayed as graphics.

Rehm Thermal Systems, www.rehm-group.com

7K Series Dual-lane AOI handles large board (up to 21" x 11") in each of the two lanes. Comes with P-Series acquisition heads, including i-LITE illumination system; uses VIT software suite. Is a branch of the 5K Series. 3-D Selective AOI technology provides accurate tilt and coplanarity measurement of ICs, connectors and passives.
 
Vi Technology, www.vitechnology.com

 

Automatic Selective Coating Machine features failure alarming system and on- and offline programming. Coating accuracy is said to be 0.02 mm, and rotation is ±180°. Reads CAD drawings and can be manual taught. Has an arc shape design, servomotors, and steel platform. Has three nozzles: pin, film, and atomizing. Pin and film nozzles can tilt 30°. Has a nozzle auto-cleaning device. Has a dual-conveyor design, with auto-adjusting device and two material containers for different coating material.
 
Anda, www.anda-dg.com

E-form Plus laser-cut stencil uses an electroformed nickel said to increase solder paste volume, improve print-to-print consistency and release characteristics, and maximize surface contact between stencil and board.
 
Alloy 9 Plus alloy laser-cut stencil has a 7-step aperture polishing process. Developed to interact with laser equipment to produce smoother aperture walls and cleaner solder bricks, and to reduce print defects.
 
Thin Metal Parts, www.thinmetalparts.com

 

Model 340PS and Model 340PSL positive-displacement dispensing valves are for fluid dispensing. Sequenced piston actuation dispenses a shot-to-shot volume; is accentuated in applications that require precise dispense volume repetition. Are effective with materials that are shear sensitive, extremely high or low in viscosity, possess tacky or stringy characteristics, or have drifting viscosities due to limited pot life. 340PS is best suited for shot volumes from 0.004 mL to 0.180 mL. 340PSL offers shot size capability up to 1.200 mL. Both are available with polyurethane, flexible polyethylene, or Teflon tubing. Feature over-stroke adjustment.
 
Tridak, www.tridak.com

FX Series AOI now comes with a 5 Mp color camera. Has one top down and four side viewing cameras, for inspecting solder joints and part assembly. Uses a standard package library to simplify training and aid program portability across manufacturing lines. Configurable for all line positions: paste, pre- / post-reflow or final assembly inspection. Is offline programmable and has real-time SPC monitoring.

YesTech, www.yestech-inc.com

 

Basic Laser BLS 01 inline laser marking system marks codes, images and clear text directly into solder resist. Laser and galvo head are mounted above a conveyor on a programmable X/Y gantry. Clamps and secures PCB while laser is moved to preprogrammed XY positions and content is marked. Can be configured as an inline system or with a loader and offloader as a marking island. 

Asys, www.asys-group.com

Dimensions Line Manager shop floor control software is said to maximize line utilization and provides visibility into production. Reportedly reduces downtime up to 75%. Enables management of changeover and part replenishment while production continues on the line. Provides instructions at each machine for feeder destinations during changeover and automatically guarantees correct locations. Offers a number of tools to manage production, including feeder alerts, component traceability, part consumption, cycle counting, and feeder tracking.

Universal Instruments, www.uic.com   

 

Statshield Smocks are groundable static control garments tested per ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 requirements. Shield electrostatic charges on clothing from ESD-susceptible items. Long sleeves have conductive knitted cuffs that provide skin contact for grounding in place of wrist straps. Hip-to-cuff grounding permits connection of a coil cord to a workstation ground point for “hands-free” grounding. A tab secures badge holders. Include two sleeve pen pockets. Are polyester with min. 9% carbon conductive nylon fibers woven in chain-link design. Provide panel-to-panel conductivity for continuous charge dissipation. Faraday Cage Effect is created around the torso and arms. Ten sizes are available. 

Desco, www.desco.com

FT Series digital infrared sensors are for non-contact detection of surface temperature. Have a broad IR spectrum and temperature sensing range from 32 to 2462ºF. Measure IR from distances of up to 3000 mm; sensor head can be mounted far from harsh environments. An optional air purge enclosure eliminates dust buildup. Amplifiers can be panel-mounted for temperature viewing and setup, or cabinet mounted on a DIN rail. Have a high-speed response of 10 ms. FT-H10 sensor is ideal for thin, fast-moving targets, including heat seals, hot melts, heat-treated or hot-formed parts. Analog output (4 mA to 20 mA) can be scaled to a user-defined range. Up to four sets of discrete upper and lower-limit outputs and emissivities can be stored.

Keyence, www.keyence.com/ft

The SonoLab division is now offering a service that provides enhanced acoustic microscope imaging of stacked die assemblies. The service, available immediately, uses the firm’s software, which images die stacks for internal defect analysis. It can assign a defect or other feature to a specific layer within the stack. Sonoscan develops and manufactures acoustic microscopes and acoustic micro imaging systems.

Sonoscan, www.sonoscan.com

HTCX and HTCPX thermal management solutions are enhanced versions of HTC and HTCP. Feature improved thermal conductivity, lower oil bleed, and lower evaporation weight loss. Have been specially formulated by using a proprietary additive to provide a significant increase in thermal conductivity without sacrificing viscosity, consistency or film thicknesses. HTCPX uses various metal oxide (ceramic) powders; reportedly ensure leakage currents cannot be formed if the paste should come into contact with other parts of the assembly. Both contain no silicones and cannot migrate onto electrical contacts.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com