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Induction soldering systems come in 1 and 3 kW air-cooled models with dynamic precise power control. Reportedly cut soldering times 70-90%, and increase solder joint repeatability and precision.

iTherm Technologies, www.itherm.com/solder.html

Indium8.9HF solder paste is halogen- and Pb-free. Said to offer print transfer efficiency and response-to-pause printing. Suited for 0.4 mm pitch and 0201 technologies. Reportedly possesses a unique activator package and outstanding oxidation barrier, which permits it to coalesce and wet on par with halogen-containing pastes. Oxidation barrier also ensures there is no graping on small passives. Can be manufactured with SnPb powder for use on products currently exempt from RoHS.

Indium Corp., www.indium.com

The VarioFlow Modular Conveyor brochure helps in the design and implementation of flexible conveyor systems for material handling and packaging applications. Contains information about flexible chain styles and widths; profiles and guides for unique layouts; drives and gear motors for lower energy usage; UltraCurve technology to minimize friction; work-piece pallets for special applications, and other conveyor components. Also includes information on adaptive modularity for creating conveyor layouts that are easy to install and reconfigure. A selection guide helps readers match VarioFlow and VarioFlow S chain types to a given application.

Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Group, www.boschrexroth-us.com/VarioFlow

EnviroGuard 100% aqueous stencil cleaner is said to clean all types of solder paste with a 100% closed-loop process. Matched properties of 440-R SMT Detergent to a specifically designed filtration/UV system that facilitates zero VOCs of wash and rinse solutions. Is “zero discharge” with no venting requirements. All water is reused. Reportedly eliminates the need for a wastewater evaporator.

Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Systems, www.SmartSonic.com

X7056RL now supports larger PCB sizes up to 24" x 20". Executes AOI and AXI simultaneously. The system's 68"-width saves floor space. Comes with microfocus x-ray tube, with a resolution of up to 8 µm/pixel, and reportedly has high positioning accuracy. Integrated optical 8M camera and flexible "OnDemandHR" switches AOI resolution from 23.4 to 11.7 µm/pixel with the full image field size for any analysis. Provides color evaluation.

Viscom, viscom.com

PicoDot jet dispensing systems combine high-production speed with accuracy and process control. Use piezoelectric technology to jet fluid onto the substrate; are said to eliminate the need for precise height positioning and Z-axis movement. For dispensing a range of low- to high-viscosity assembly fluids on products with uneven substrates or in hard-to-access areas, at speeds up to 150 dots per sec., with shot size starting at 0.002 µl (2 nl).

EFD Inc., www.efd-inc.com

B-52 CRET (Cleanliness & Residue Evaluation Test) Kit is designed to help determine the ionic cleanliness of a customer’s manufacturing process. Test boards and components follow guidelines associated with the IPC-B-52 Test Vehicle. Is divided into four segments: the main SIR test board, the IC test coupon, the solder mask adhesion coupons, and the SIR mini-coupons.

Practical Components, www.practicalcomponents.com

These vertical thermal shock chambers incorporate a compact design, air-to-air, chamber with ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ zones for thermal shock testing. Hot zone has a temperature range of 70°C to 210°C; the cold zone has a temperature range of -75°C to 190°C. May be operated as an independent thermal cycling chamber. Offers interior workspace of 1 x 3', 3 x 3', and 9 x 3'. Features a CSZ EZT-560i touch-screen controller; incorporates data logging, data-file access via USB-compatible memory stick, Ethernet control and monitoring, alarm notification via email or phone text message, data-file backup, and full-system security. Also includes emergency-power switch, traveling cable port, casters and leveling legs.

Cincinnati Sub-Zero, www.cszindustrial.com

FLEXconveyor and manual conveyorized box build line provides a way to kit products in advance. Adds ability to unclamp and re-clamp any section of the line at any time. Is said to be ideal for low- and high-mix facilities.

Bliss Industries Inc., www.blissindustries.com

GerbTool scripts are automated macro programs designed to run within the GerbTool shell and designed to create complex SMT placement programs for PCB assembly. Permit offline programming from data sets. Entire programming environment is visual. Operate within GerbTool/VisualCAM software suites. Support metric and imperial codes.

JD Photo-Tools, www.jdphoto.co.uk

These latest range of adhesive tapes are designed for high-temperature applications. Reportedly can withstand up to 260°C without any impairment. Target applications include protection when soldering during PCB manufacture. Designed to dissipate static, or produce extremely low static charge during the un-wind and removal process. Some are water-soluble; others contain acrylic, a non-silicone adhesive.

3M, www.3M.com

Duralco 132 thermally conductive adhesives combine high-temperature resins with highly conductive fillers and continuous service up to 500ºF. Are said to be ideal for any industrial, electrical or electronic high-power application. Reportedly offer excellent resistance to chemicals solvents and moisture. 100% solids formulations. No volatiles. No VOCs. Are commonly used as heat-tracing adhesives to bond heating or cooling tubing to equipment.

Cotronics, www.cotronics.com