The 3000 and 4000 series autohandlers have undergone improvements, include a speed increase, support for high-density devices, and new input and output media. Teach times and user interaction are said to have been reduced. When teaching multi-socket modules, such as the FX4, only one target device is required to teach all sockets on the programmer site; can validate and adjust previously taught sockets using one target device. Now automates removal of target devices during an-all programmer site teach; uses pick-and-place to extract a target device from the programmer site and place the device into a peripheral destination after teach session has concluded. TS-1500 tray stacker supports low profile and custom trays to accommodate different tray heights. Can select first pocket containing a device of a partially filled input tray; pick-and-place picks the device from this specified location. A diagnostic has been implemented to test the image quality of the Cyber-Optics laser align camera.
 
BPM Microsystems, www.bpmmicro.com
 
 

 

 

Checker 252 vision sensor includes all inspection capabilities of the Checker vision sensor family, plus additional software sensors that verify height, width, and diameter and deliver pass/fail results on high-speed production lines. Has One-Click Setup; clicking on the center of the part feature to be inspected, an image of a familiar caliper appears and locks on the edges of the part feature, sets the min. and max. thresholds, and learns edge polarity automatically.
 
Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com
 
 

Workstation Organizer, Item 35874, is said to be ideal for standardizing tool placement on a workstation. Reportedly ideal for companies in compliance with 4S. Has six cells that can hold dispensing bottles, lotion, solder spools, small tools, and other accessories. Is 9.25" x 5.625" x 7". Made from extruded conductive polypropylene Plastek. Is chemical and moisture-resistant. 
 
Menda, www.mendapump.com
 

LPFN Label Feeder is an automatic labeler that place labels with existing Fuji pick-and-place equipment. Has compact configuration that fits on placement machine. Is said to offer reliable electronic operation. Automatically places labels. Was designed for a variety of adhesive-backed label products of various sizes. Label-specific module uses a peel-and-present concept; can change to present new label sizes without tools. Label application dimensions are 4 to 40 mm liner width, 4 to 50 mm label length, and 4 to 40 mm label width. Feeder width is 61.7 mm. Feed rate is up to 53 mm/sec.