PVD3000 drying system enhances PV3000 metallization line. Is for solar cell production, incorporating thermal control, improved VOC management and reduced power consumption. Dryer concept is based on principles of hot air convection drying, a process conducive to thermal control at lower drying temperatures. Improves air exchange within the process chamber, enabling the dryer to manage the increased VOC volume associated with raised throughput. Specialist catalyst within the process chamber converts the VOCs to simpler compounds such as carbon dioxide and water. An important byproduct of the catalyst conversion is heat.
 
DEK Solar, www.deksolar.com
Heller Industries, www.hellerindustries.com

 

Unisonik ultrasonic robotic soldering system offers fluxless soldering. Solders on glass and other difficult surfaces.

Japan Unix Co., Ltd., http://www.japanunix.co.jp/ju_en/

Software tools are available for a very high-resolution camera module that provides measurements of balls and wedges. Reportedly measures 25 µm gold thin-wire wedge sizes with a standard deviation of 1 µm. Inspects qualitative characteristics of wire bonds; balls and wedges statistical evaluation and trend analysis of critical geometric dimensions can be performed. For gold wire bonds with diameters less than 25 µm, the VHR module's illumination enhances geometric features. Resolution of approximately 3 µm per pixel produces standard deviations in wedge widths of 1 µm.

Viscom, www.viscom.com

Fine laser cutting systems come with up to five axes of precision multi-axis motion, and sophisticated software control features. Proprietary position-based firing laser control algorithm is said to enable precise pulsing overlap to be maintained during multiple linear and rotary axis coordinated motion.

Miyachi Unitek, muc.miyachi.com

TTC (Track, Trace and Control) software works with machine vision or auto ID hardware to address plant-wide information. Provides work-in-progress (WIP) visibility through any factory (tracking), validates process flow (control) and provides history of process steps accomplished on a product (traceability). Combines data collection with error proofing to demonstrate process compliance. Provides complete, real-time data visibility across the plant floor for any and all data collection points, including data collected from machine vision inspections, RFID, barcode and 2-D readers. Connects to all commonly used MES and ERP systems. Features visual warnings and alarms if a product is scanned at the entry of the wrong operation or if the operation is out of sequence. Was developed jointly with Cogiscan.

 

Microscan, www.microscan.com.

Statistical Process Control software tracks manufacturing data and presents in pie charts, pareto charts, etc. using different parameters, including pad size, part number, pad shape, part type, by PCB supplier and other metrics. Can be used on or offline. Generates reports without stopping production with constant, automatic updates as an optional function.

Koh Young Technology, www.kohyoung.com

 

Zestron Bath Analyzer 10 and 20 are now available in 5-liter containers. Have been formulated to measure the concentration and indicate alkalinity of baths containing Atron, Vigon and cleaning agents. Developed as an alternative to the Refractive Index method; are designed to monitor chemical bath concentrations irrespective of dissolved organics.

Zestron, www.zestron.com

 

 

No. 926 is an electrically heated 250°F shelf oven and environmental test chamber. Is used for age-testing electrical/electronic components. 12kW installed in Nichrome wire elements provide heat to the load. Workspace dimensions measure 68" x 30" x 66". A 1000 cfm, 1 HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow. Features 4" insulated walls, aluminized steel interior and exterior, plus a 20" x 56" double-pane Lexan window in each of the unit’s two doors. Includes a disposable fresh air filter, digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, recirculating blow airflow safety switch and a remote control panel.

 

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com  

Horizon screen printer is equipped with new cover packages. Provide instant access to the front and rear of platform; are lightweight and reportedly eliminate the need for further tooling. Have quick release panels. Preconfigured platforms include Horizon 01iX, Horizon 02iX and Horizon 03iX.
 
DEK, www.dek.com

 

VectorGuard double-layer platinum stencil is for semiconductor applications and component manufacture. Is fabricated through a two-step lithography and nickel-electroforming process. The mesh layer holds the stencil intact. The circuit layer determines the thickness and shape of print deposits. Is for solar cell manufacture or LTCC manufacture. Reportedly prints long conductive lines without diminishing stencil strength. Combines filling and innerlayer printing stages. Dimensional accuracy said to be better than 0.1µm/mm.
 
DEK, www.dek.com
 

The 5.0/7.5/10.0 mm triple-span radial machine has large span capacity that reportedly virtually eliminates manual assembly requirements. Features 10 mm tooling for the Radial 8XT. Comes in standalone and pass-through configurations. 15 mm dispense head tooling is offered.

Universal Instruments, www.uic.com 

 

Tridak Model 785 poppet valve dispenses low-to-medium viscosity materials, such as adhesives, silicones, greases, and other filled materials. Design minimizes friction between the actuating components of the valve and the material being dispensed. The stroke adjustment and control feature offers precise adjustment of fluid deposit volume and flow. Material is shut off cleanly at the end of each cycle. Peak performance is obtained when actuated with Tridak Model 345 valve controller.

Tridak, www.tridak.com