Laser Radar Driver 5.1 software is said to set precision standards for automated, noncontact inspection of holes in large measuring volumes. Reportedly up to 30 times more accurate and repeatable than previous versions. Supports automatic freeform surface measurement and feature detection/inspection without SMR or other targeting tools. Can inspect hole feature position and diameter in large-scale applications. Features manual and automatic modes for inspection of hole features. In automatic mode, automatically moves from one hole to another, taking high speed measurements. Uses a 0 to 45º laser incident angle within an 8 m. perimeter; is said to realize average mean accuracy between 10 µm for holes with a diameter of 3.2 mm. Captures hole position and diameter up to a distance of 24 m.
 
Metris, www.us.metris.com
 

CAM350 Release 10 and BluePrint-PCB Release 2 are being shipped and offered for download. Are integrated for PCB post-processing. Used together, they create and distribute a complete PCB fabrication and assembly release package in a single electronic file. CAM350-150 is a new configuration featuring design, Gerber, and NC importation viewing and editing; solder and paste mask creation; assembly panel array definition; design rule checking on design and Gerber data; netlist comparison between the design and Gerber data; DXF and ODB++ importation, and cross-probing to Allegro, PADS, and Expedition PCB layout systems; includes release package navigator. Reportedly can add virtually any file format, including PDF, DXF, design and schematic files.
 
DownStream Technologies, www.downstreamtech.com
 

EVS 7000 and EVS 9000 process solder dross in a reduced footprint. Feature advanced electronic controls and integrated diagnostics. EVS 7000 offers a capacity of 10 kg/20 lb.; EVS 9000 provides up to 20 kg/44 lb. EVS 9000 has the ability for single operation de-drossing; is said to speed de-drossing times up to 75%. Uses heat and pressure inside a magnetized cylinder to separate and return pure solder into an ingot tray. The remainder is automatically ejected down a sealed chute into a dross bucket. Both reportedly recover 50-70% pure solder from dross. Use no chemicals, additives or toxic substances.
 
EVS International, www.solderrecovery.com
 

Ring Dex filling and capping system is said to be ideal for processing small bottles, tubes and vials in a benchtop package. Features a file-based control system requiring no PC for operation. Setup of fill volumes, capping torques and checking weights is done with pre-programmed graphical interface screens. Production data (for each container) are time and date stamped with recorded fill weight. File may be uploaded for documentation and reporting requirements. Includes an on-board calibration routine.
 
Dispense Works, www.dispenseworks.com
 

Quad Lane conveyor system handles four PCBs side-by-side on a single machine. Can produce the same or different products on each track or any combination thereof. When larger boards are needed, switching to traditional transport concepts like the single conveyor, synchronous or asynchronous dual conveyor or i-Placement can be accomplished via software. Available as an option for Siplace X4 and Siplace X4i placement machines.
 
Siplace, www.siplace.com
 

 

 

6500 Staticide ESD Safety Shield is a humidity-independent water-based coating that provides a constant surface resistivity of 106 – 109 ohms per sq. without washing off.  Dries clear and can adhere to acrylic, polycarbonate, PETG and glass. Contains no contaminants like chlorides or silicone. Aerosol product has low VOCs and no CFCs. Does not contain REACH or RoHS substances. 
 
ACL Inc., www.aclstaticide.com 
 
 
 

EMAX 903 is a UV/visible light cure, solvent-free conformal coating with a secondary moisture cure mechanism. Dual-cure system is said to ensure complete cure in PCB protection applications where shadow areas on high-density circuit boards are a concern.  Fluoresces vivid blue for black light inspection. Is compliant with RoHS and is MIL-I-46058C and IPC-CC-830B listed and UL 94 V0 approved. 
 
EMAX 904-Gel-SC and EMAX 904-T-SC are high-strength UV/visible light-curing adhesives formulated for securing vulnerable components on circuit boards. Feature Dymax See-Cure technology to monitor curing process. Uncured adhesive is tinted blue; curing changes the adhesive to colorless. EMAX 904-Gel-SC is a non-slumping adhesive for use in applications where post-dispense flow is undesirable. EMAX 904-T-SC is a viscous, flowable adhesive for applications where controlled adhesive flow after dispensing is preferred. Both are single-component materials and compliant with RoHS.
 
Ellsworth Corp., www.ellsworth.com
 
 

This hardware-based mask limit testing application is for general-purpose oscilloscopes. Is said to help test hardware in seconds; is reportedly ideal for engineers working in manufacturing and R&D who need to validate the quality and stability of electronic components and systems. Offers a sustained test rate of up to 89,000 pass/fail mask tests per sec. Maintains a waveform update rate of 100,000 waveforms per sec., decreasing test time to 3.3 sec. Is available as part of InfiniiVision 5.2 software.