The MY100DX component placement platform reportedly delivers 70% more throughput. Is designed for high volume production. Has 96 feeder positions; also comes with 160 feeder positions (MY100DX-14). Both can be configured with various synergy options for inline production and are compatible with existing machines, feeders and software.
 
Mydata Automation, www.mydata.com 
 

MultiWriter pps on-board gang programming system is said to use concurrent programming to program up to 24 parts each of up to 16 different types simultaneously (up to 384 chips). Reportedly speeds programming for microcontrollers and flash memories mounted on boards. Enables programming of data such as serial numbers and date codes. Includes integrated PC system console, Lambda 0-60V, 12.5A programmable power supply, MultiWriter controller and GenRad 227X fixture interface. A bed-of-nails fixture reportedly contains only probes necessary for powering the board and contacting the circuit nodes required for programming and verification.
 
CheckSum, www.checksum.com
 

CION Module/FXT114S JTAG/Boundary Scan module is controlled via a standard test access port. Provides 114 parallel I/O channels with IEEE-Std. 1149.1 compliant test resources. Can be integrated into test adapters. Provides 64 single-ended test channels. Channels independently controllable and I/O voltage can be programmed from 1.8V to 5.0V in groups of 32 channels. “Unstress” feature protects unit under test. Provides 50 differential (LVDS) channels. Said to be suitable for test of non-scannable circuit clusters, peripheral connectors, backplanes and AC-coupled networks.
Supported in the software platform System Cascon and can be used with ScanBooster and Scanflex boundary scan controller.
 
Goepel electronic, www.goepel.com

UniQuant XRF analysis tools come on the ARL QUANT'X energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence system for elemental analysis. A camera is integrated for sample imaging. Is designed for qualitative and quantitative nondestructive elemental analysis of any samples. Reportedly is capable of achieving accurate analysis of major, minor and trace elements in a variety of materials. Uses eight filters. Software corrects overlaps and background effects and enables analysts to specify properties, such as area, height or mass. Can be precalibrated.
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., www.thermofisher.com
 

Alpha SACX 0807 is said to offer performance similar to SAC 305 on complex, dual-sided assemblies where excellent wetting is required. Reportedly produces less dross and works well in the lower operating temperature processes associated with high-Ag SAC alloys. Comes in standard bar, feeder bar and wire forms.
 
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, www.cooksonelectronics.com

SCS Precisioncoat RTV coater and dispenser applies room temperature vulcanization materials and is controlled by proprietary software on a Windows XP operating system. Applies silicone adhesives and sealants. Offers bead control and accurate application. Standard configuration applies coatings on a three-axes system, and fourth and fifth axes can be added for tilt angles up to 45° or 360° rotation functionality.
 
Specialty Coating Systems Inc., www.scsequip.com 

DataMan 700 handheld ID readers include DataMan 750, said to be ESD-safe and ideal for reading 1D and 2D codes; uses IDMax decoding software to handle code degradations that result from differences in material types and surfaces. DataMan 710 features IDQuick decoding software for reading 1D and 2D codes, as well as low-contrast codes on uniform backgrounds. Reportedly provides exceptional performance on labels and other well-marked codes. Both models use an advanced image formation system.
 
Also, the DataMan 100S fixed-mount ID reader reads codes on slow-moving parts or where index motion is used.
 
Cognex Corporation, www.cognex.com
 

Version 7.0 manufacturing operations system software builds on the MOS concept of joining process planning and launch technology with factory execution. Provides “actionable” real-time dashboards and analytics within one system and on a single data model. An “activity-centric,” Web-browser-based interface provides a single access point, and delivers shop floor materials verification, paperless documentation, product tracking, interactive traceability, quality and repair, defect visualization, test and diagnostics, pack-out control, real-time monitoring, SPC and reporting. Offers an online environment for exploring forward and reverse traceability.
 
iMonitor 2.0 is for actionable data display, enabling users to design real-time performance, quality, materials, and production dashboards.
 
Aegis Software Corp., www.aiscorp.com
 

SFX-6308 I/O module, part of the Scanflex JTAG/boundary scan hardware platform, features eight independent analog I/O channels with additional digital resources and supports application-specific in-system reconfiguration by means of VarioCORE. Reportedly provides four output channels with extended current yield of up to 200mA at ± 10V and four bipolar input channels with a range of ± 10V. All channels have a 12 bit resolution and can be disconnected from the UUT via relays. Is supported in System Cascon from version 4.x on.
 
Goepel Electronic, www.goepel.com
 
 

The XSD series of 1% RH dry cabinets is designed to meet J-STD-033 for handling moisture-sensitive devices. Is said to deliver precision measurement, 24/7 data logging and ergonomic touch-screen operator interface. SDR series combines features of XSD in a configuration that accepts full feeder trolleys from all pick-and-place manufacturers. Both deploy self-regenerating desiccant.
 

The PCT-1000 benchtop programmable preheater is said to deliver more heat to difficult boards, while maintaining high levels of thermal control and lower operating temperatures. Is reportedly ideal for Pb-free, multilayer boards and large ground planes. Delivers forced convection heat that can be controlled with four time and temperature zones, and an additional cooling zone. Provides thermal boost for boards that demand heat because of large ground planes, multiple layers or Pb-free solders. Features “external” thermocouple input. Design creates a convection vortex. Operates in manual or automatic mode. Up to 50 thermal profiles can be stored. 
 
The BH-1000 optional board holder consists of two independent post-rail assemblies that can be positioned as close as 12 mm. Each post-rail assembly is 300 mm long and has a 30 mm height adjustment.
 
OK International, www.okinternational.com
 

The KISS line of selective soldering equipment now includes a wave height monitor and control module. Reportedly maintains solder wave heights to within +/- 0.005". Is said to be effective when working with the wave nozzle sizes from 6 mm to 1.5 mm, and selectively soldering tight pitch component areas. Monitoring methodology incorporates resistive measurements of wave height relative to a known reference. Is performed at programmable intervals during extended production runs; closed-loop feedback is then used to automatically adjust solder pump speeds.
 
ACE Production Technologies Inc., www.ace-protech.com