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The Reprint R23 Semi Automatic Screen Printer is designed to take stencil sizes up to a max. of 23". Has Windows-based interface. Large pad areas, BGAs and 01005 pad sizes are said to be easily handled. Features include 23" standard frame; closed loop servo motion control; dual squeegee print carriage; vertical motion profile for stencil/PCB separation; interlocks incorporated for safe operation; twin camera vision system for ultra-fine pitch printing; Mylar alignment aid, and a 17" LCD TFT flat screen monitor.

Reprinted Ltd., www.reprintservices.co.uk

The EL environmental enclosure is 27" x 27" x 45". Reportedly provides a stable test environment by blocking energy emitted by ambient environment and blocking air currents generated by heating and A/C ducts. A motorized camera slide and controller position camera for model board comparison and short circuit tests. Has platform with adjustable PCB mounts. Board sizes up to 22" x 20". Detects and locates PCBA defects, such as short circuits and stressed components; can be used to verify PCBA functionality.

OptoTherm, Inc., www.optotherm.com

Eco-Plus S03X7C-56M Pb-free wire is said to reduce or eliminate flux splatter, joint overheating and solder tip erosion and carbonization, while also improving wetting and solder joint strength. Reportedly reduces tip consumption caused by traditional Pb-free wires.

Adtool Corp., www.adtool.ca

The ProcessMate PM100 vacuum pickup system lifts and positions small or delicate parts in benchtop assembly processes. Designed as a pick-and-place tool for use with Performus fluid dispensers; permits positioning of parts with one hand and application of adhesives, solder pastes and other assembly fluids with the other. Both use the same size cabinet. Options include a double foot pedal that controls the dispenser and vacuum system, and a finger switch for manual operation.

EFD Inc., www.efd-inc.com

SR-37 LFM-22S no-clean cored solder wire is said to enhance cost-efficiency and yield through a range of tip-saving properties. For applications that don’t require silver.

Almit, www.almit.com

Solder cup headers and mating socket connectors terminate discrete wires into a pluggable interconnect. Are said to provide a pluggable, reliable path between your wired applications. Are manufactured using precision-machined brass alloy and beryllium copper contact clips; assembled in high-temperature thermoplastic. Reportedly offer a gas-tight connection when mated with solder cup header pins. Are pre-aligned in the connectors. Are available in single and double rows up to 64 pins.

Mill-Max, www.mill-max.com

The Extech i5 compact IR camera is for thermal imaging, with focus-free viewing and 5000-image miniSD card storage. Monitors and detect the thermal condition of electrical system components. Reportedly can inspect areas that can’t be reached with thermocouples or other contact-based instruments. High-res images pinpoint problems in need of repair. Is said to deliver accuracy of 2% and thermal sensitivity of 0.18°F/0.1°C. Is 12 oz. Features a 2.8" high-res color LCD.

Extech Instruments, www.extech.com

The Nexus System workbench is designed for electronics, research, assembly and technical work. Can be customized. Has heavy-gauge upright frames with notches in the front and back, to mount accessories on either side. Accessories include tool rails, lights, shelves, pivoting arms, and monitor/accessory trays. Electrical and air power attachments can be added as well. Overhead cabinets can be added for storage. Is ergonomically designed.

Lista International Corp., www.listaintl.com

LFM 48 N is a no-clean, Pb-free alternative to gel pastes traditionally used in BGA PoP stacked device applications. Is for holding larger area devices that often exhibit warpage during reflow. Combines ultra-fine solder spheres and a low-voiding, thermally stable flux vehicle. Formulation comprises SAC 305 with a solder powder size of 4 to 24 µm. Features reported open time in a dipping tray 8 hrs. at 23°C and 50% RH, and up to 8 hrs. process window time between dipping and reflow.

Almit Ltd., www.almit.com

The Horizon 01i screen printer now has a reported accuracy of 2.0 Cpk @ +/-25 µm, and can output DPMO statistics. The Horizon 03i now comes with Cyclone understencil cleaning, said to reduce changeover times and paper volume. And the Horizon platform range now comes with HawkEye post-print verification, said to verify 100% of boards in line beat rates (acquisition speeds: 750 to 1700 sq. mm per sec.).

DEK, www.dek.com

Lites Wipes are a generic version of Kimberly Clark’s Kimwipes. Reportedly are exactly the same but at a lower cost. Are made with absorbent low linting cellulose. Two sizes are available: 4.5" x 8.3" in 300/box quantities; 15" x 16.6" in 140/box quantities. Push-up dispensers are also available.

High-Tech Conversions Inc., www.high-techconversions.com

V400 software reportedly reduces programming time 40%. Creates customer libraries automatically, permitting users to deploy the same library in different process stages from first-off inspection until post-reflow or post-wave soldering. Includes a calculation algorithm that operates with synthetic imaging algorithms; facilitates the deployment of rule-based algorithms. Is said to be ideal for high-volume production. Features an improved color-modeling algorithm.

Marantz Business Electronics, www.marantz.com/bus/eu/