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EDX 3000D benchtop XRF spectrometer analyzes elements from sulfur to uranium and reportedly detects from 1 ppm to 99.99%. Measurement time is 60 to 200 sec. Detection limit can reach 1 ppm for RoHS substances. Includes a movable sample platform and automatic collimator for different-sized samples. $61,000.

Skyray Instrument Inc., www.skyray-instrument.com

Mini-SEM is capable of 15 nm inspection with 20,000-30,000X magnification. Generates images between 2 and 10 frames/sec., depending on size. X,Y,R viewing is 20mm/20mm/360°. Sizes: 490 x 520 x 540 mm, or 400 x 160 x 340 mm. Runs on Windows XP. $40,000.

Hirox, www.hirox.com.cn

MI-300 Pb-free wave soldering system has an 800 mm preheat tunnel, wave height of 0-12 mm, and forced-air cooling. Comes with standard foam fluxing (spray optional), runs at a conveyor speed of 300-9000 mm/min, handles PCBs of 50-300 mm. Uses PLC controls. $13,500.

Tolo Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd., www.sztolo.com

VisionX 934 nitrogen convection reflow oven comes with nine preheat, three peak and four cooling zones. Throughput is a reported 180 boards per hr. Comes in sizes of 7 and 10 meters. Has two or three flux residue filter towers and online profiling software.

Rehm Thermal Systems, www.rehm-group.com

VCTA-A580 inline AOI uses a color digital CCD camera capable of 20 µm resolution. Has a 20 x 20 mm field of view, and handles boards from 50 x 50 mm to 400 x 430 mm. Requires <30 mm component clearance. X-y stage camera is said to have <10 µm accuracy.

Zhen Hua Xing Technology (Shenzhen) Co., www.vcta-aoi.com

HP-620 vision screen printer handles stencils of 736 x 736 or 800 x 800 mm and has a reported accuracy of +/-0.015 mm. Has an 8 sec. cycle time, 15 sec. for load-print-unload. Includes 2-D real-time top- and bottom-side SPI. Is said to print to 0.3 mm pitch, and 0.2 mm BGA. Handles boards up to 620 x 480 mm. Uses metal squeegees, with five speed print stroke. $75,000-$80,000.

SJ Inno Tech, www.sjinnotech.com

Solsys-8460IRTP reflow oven operates via IR or hot air. Has eight heating zones (16 heaters). Uses a pin-chain conveyor that runs from 0.3-1.5 m/min. Has eight blowers and four cooling fans. Dimensions: 3650 x 1055 x 1410 cm in size.

Antom, www.antom.co.jo

The EM multifunctional placement machine series is rated at 13,000 cph per IPC-9850 and places components ranging from 0201 to 45 mm QFPs. Accuracy is a reported +/-0.06 mm at 3-Sigma. Has a three-stage conveyor, and includes up to 120 feeders, and can pick from tape, sticks or trays. SMEMA compatible.

Evest, www.evestcorp.com

RTV 800 Series UV/dual cure silicone technology reportedly has cure speeds of less than 1 sec. Is said to permit curing of paste products up to 5/8" thick with minimal energy requirements. Physical properties can be varied.

Novagard Solutions, www.novagardsolutions.com

Niton Data Transfer software release 6.4, for handheld Niton XL3 Series analyzers, introduces features such as TestAll technology, live spectra and peak identification, simplified Chinese language support, and a consumer goods screen. Provides support for small spot focus in mining applications and for small spot alloy helium mode. Permits customization of displayed Sigma value. For existing customers, the upgrade is available at no charge.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, www.thermo.com/niton

The Servo-Flo 401 series servo-motor drive meter system is designed to apply small precision beads and metered shots of adhesives, sealants or lubricant materials from 1 to 8.5 cc in robotic and manual dispensing applications. Dispenses thixotropic and cohesive materials such as 1-part silicones, epoxies, urethanes and heat or ambient cure materials. Incorporates positive rod displacement precision metering of fluids. Is said to provide precise and repeatable bead profiles and variable flow-rate metered shot volumes. Is designed to provide a variety of preset material dispensing profiles. Meter accepts flow-rate commands from automation controls or can be preset to vary the flow rate during dispensing.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc., www.sealantequipment.com

MTpro software is said to simplify conveyor system planning and application by using 3-D solid model and electronic catalog technology. Contains all components and systems for VarioFlow modular chain conveyors, TS-family assembly conveyors, aluminum structural framing, and Manual Production Systems. Integrated product configurator supports user selection of technical parameters and directly displays chosen configuration as a 3-D model. Users can transfer 3-D models and 2-D drawings into internal systems via direct interfaces to all common CAD programs. Enables retroactive modifications to components and parts list information in selected CAD systems.

Bosch Rexroth, www.boschrexroth-us.com