Zebra Gold 8000 Series elastomeric connectors reportedly provide excellent board-to-component electrical contact for broad-ranging commercial and military applications. Deliver current carrying capacity of 250-500 mA amps per wire; exhibit electrical resistance of 25-50 milliohms. Are constructed from a low durometer silicone core covered with parallel rows of flat, gold-plated conductors ranging from 100 to 166 wires per inch. Pad spacing as close as 0.020" centers.

Fujipoly America Corporation, www.fujipoly.com

Therm-A-Gap T652 thermally conductive dispensable gap filler is a fully cured, single-component material suitable for filling variable gaps between multiple components and a common heatsink. Has a high thermal conductivity of 3W/m-k and an operating temperature range of -50ºC to +150ºC. Applications include automotive ECUs, electrical drives, light-emitting-diode modules and power semiconductors. Is conformable at low assembly pressures and is said to be suitable for providing a filler for gaps between 0.2 mm and 4 mm. Is RoHS-compliant and has a shelf life of 18 months. Can be applied manually using a syringe or via automated processes. Package sizes range from 10 cc syringes to 5 kg pails.

Chomerics, www.chomerics.com

Alpha CVP-360 Pb-free, no-clean solder paste is formulated with low-Ag SACX 0807 and 0307 alloys. Reportedly delivers excellent printing characteristics, permitting the use of Type-3 solder powder, even when 300 µm features are being printed using a 125 µm stencil. Permits high-speed printing; reduced stencil-cleaning frequency. Has a wide reflow process window.
 
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, www.cooksonelectronics.com

The ESD Pro Event Detector and the Ground Pro Ground Integrity Meter are designed to protect sensitive electronics components and help prevent equipment malfunction by detecting ESD, EMI and measuring ground impedance. The latter helps diagnose and troubleshoot ESD issues, evaluate ESD-protective equipment and qualify tools. Measures the effectiveness of ESD safeguards. Detects and counts discharges, and monitors the relative strength of each ESD event. Audio alarm alerts to an event while an LED bar graph displays the event strength. Rejects most non-ESD related electromagnetic interference events. Ground Pro measures ground impedance to the milliohms and verifies grounding parameters in accordance with ANSI 6.1 and ANSI/ESDA S.20.20 standards. Is said to provide accurate measurements of ground impedance on a working tool when ground noise is present. Measures AC and DC voltage on the ground while separately measuring EMI. Both are handheld.

3M Electronic Solutions Division, www.3mstatic.com

Xtent Technology Rules Editor is offered in version 4.0 Mozaix and 6.0 Pantheon. Provides rules management and high-speed constraint options in data flow passed to and from the Mozaix schematic and Pantheon layout. User interface is said to permit quick creation, manipulation and assignment of design rules and constraints in an integrated application. Spreadsheet format includes visual previews for layer stackup and padstack construction and color-coded highlights to indicate rule or constraint violations and changes in layer rules. Design flow includes the ability to define signal path lengths, net lengths or pin-to-pin length constraints using formulas and functions, as well as the ability to auto-define signal path objects through user-specified pattern criteria. Length values can be formulated through a signal path class, or directly to one or more signal paths at a time. High-speed-specific, RF-specific and hybrid-specific design flows are available in standard applications.

Intercept Technology Inc., www.intercept.com

Siplace MultiStar now powers Siplace X-Series. Reportedly delivers a combination of chip shooting speed and extensive component range capability required for flexible end-of-line placement. Siplace MultiStar is a high-speed collect-and-place placement head capable of placing up to 24,000 cph with a component range from 01005 to 27mm². Also can place components up to 40 x 50 mm. Can automatically choose the appropriate placement mode for components; bottlenecks are said to be eliminated. Can run as a chip shooter and redeploy as an end-of-line machine without reconfiguring any heads. 

Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems, www.siplace.com

 

Value-level handheld readers are for standard barcode applications ranging from linear barcodes up to 2-D direct part marks. HS-1 and HS-2D provide a plug and play experience. Barcode output can plug directly into Microsoft Office programs. HS-1 is a handheld linear CCD reader for decode of linear barcodes in applications such as printed black and white labels. HS-2D is said to be ideal for any high-contrast automated data application from clean rooms to industrial environments. Is for decoding linear barcodes and 2-D symbols in applications such as high-contrast black and white labels. Reads symbols in any orientation and includes a built-in dual LED targeting system. Both are designed to withstand rugged industrial environments.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

To meet industrial certification, cartridges and components must meet or exceed GSA and industry standards. Are made to be RoHS and REACH compliant; currently none contain Substances of Very High Concern. Cartridges are silicone-free and are manufactured and assembled in silicone-free environments. Meet or exceed repeatability requirement for industrial dispensing use. Are manufactured to maintain a zero draft on the inside diameter. Feature high burst strength, designed for operating pressures up to 100 psi when properly used in a retainer. Are designed to withstand high-impact forces. Feature a low temperature rating, designed to withstand quick freeze at -100Fº (-73ºC) and storage temperatures of -40Fº (-40ºC). Are available in 2½, 6, 8, 12, and 20 ounce, as well as 1/10 gal. capacities. 

Techcon Systems, www.techconsystems.com

 

Visionscape GigE is a machine vision solution for Gigabit Ethernet networks, featuring Visionscape machine vision software, multiple GigE cameras, and machine vision lighting range of Nerlite lighting solutions. A single camera system to an eight-camera application. Has automated technical inspection, gauging and measurement capabilities. Leverages standard network components such as cabling switches and interface cards. Supports machine vision GigE cameras that reportedly permit rapid deployment of any scale of machine vision solution.

Microscan’s, www.microscan.com

 

The Solder Check UP Program now includes analysis for Sn100C, SACX, K100LD and Sn100E in addition a variety of pot alloy analyses already available. Helps maintain solder pot integrity and avoid contamination. Consists of analysis of 0.5 lb. samples for solder impurities and tin levels.

Qualitek International, www.qualitek.com

 

 

DX includes a mobile hand-held dispenser with a refill station, for two-component material dispensing. Dispenses a variety of ratios for two-component reactive resins. Multiple hand-held dispensers can quickly be refilled with one DXR refill station. Refill station uses two transfer pumps that feed from 5-gal. bulk containers of material, each equipped with follower plates to handle a range of viscosities. Is lightweight, compact, mobile, and easy to use and maintain.

Mixpac Equipment Inc., www.mixpacequipment.com

 

 

HM1001 replacement drying unit is an upgrade to the DXU-1001 and DXU-1002 McDry cabinets. Maintains a reported 1%RH and removes moisture at a very fast rate through use of zeolite desiccant that reportedly never needs replacing. Features adjustable shelves that can hold up to 220 lbs., and comes with digital RH meter, drying unit with a fan that quickly dehumidifies, tightly sealing lockable doors. Is compliant with ESD-IEC61340-5-1. Removes moisture at twice the speed of the DXU-1001 and DXU-1002 cabinets.

Seika Machinery Inc., www.seikausa.com