CobarCore Pb-free cored wire solder reportedly delivers excellent wetting, bright solder joints, and clear, noncorrosive residues. Is available in a range of sizes and flux content. Lead-free compatible. Samples available.
 
Cobar, www.cobar.com 
 

The YTX-6000 automated x-ray inspection system reportedly offers complete inspection of critical hidden features on PCBs and other assemblies. Is said to complete a typical inspection in fewer than 30 min.
 
Detects structural defects such as insufficient solder, voiding, shorts, and opens. Includes remote programming and real-time SPC software.
 
Priced at less than $195,000 in North America.
 
YESTech, www.yestechinc.com
 

The RT-500 meter has a color LED display and is said to automatically change voltage and power shutoff. Measures resistivity and resistance to ground (RTG) at 10 and 100V and automatic zeroing. Range: 10³-10¹² ohms; conforms to EOS/ESD, RoHS, CECC, ANSI, UL standards. Is battery powered.
 
Static Solutions, www.staticsolutions.com 

The KISS 104 automated, large-format selective soldering system offers all features in the KISS 101 and 102 systems, but in a larger format to handle larger PCBs and panelized boards, with in-line integration capability. Provides a 26" x 19" work area, performs step-and-repeat, and has an upward-looking camera for automatic point-to-point programming. Also uses traveling mini-solder wave.
 
A.C.E., www.ace-protech.com
 

Arena PLM Fall ’06 software comes integrated with Avnet Prómiere’s content through a point-and-click interface. The combined content database consists of data for more than nine million electronic components, including end-of-lifecycle data, RoHS and environmental regulation information, product change notifications and part datasheets.

Uses Skype VoIP software to enable customers to instantly call and text chat with coworkers, suppliers and partners within the context of their PLM environment. Manufacturers can save chat transcripts associated with a product record.
 

The Hybrid 2000 AC/DC/IR/DCR Safety Analyzer is said to perform high voltage AC, DC and IR testing, and DCR measurements. Comes standard with a built-in 8-channel high voltage scanner.
 
Provides a variety of features for electrical safety testing of a wide mix of products. All functions can be programmed via front panel or remotely via RS-232.
 
Features include:
AC hipot: voltage 50 to 5000V; leakage current detection to 30mA.
DC hipot: voltage 50 to 6000V; leakage current detection to 10mA.
IR measurements:100kW to 50GW; test voltage: 50 to 5000VDC.
DCR measurements: 50mW to 100kW.
Programmable high and low limits.
Programmable ramp, dwell, test and fall times.
GFI circuitry.
Store/recall 50 test setups, 20 steps each.
RS-232 and remote I/O interfaces standard.
 
Priced at $5,995. Includes test leads, a power cable and a NIST-traceable calibration certificate.
 
Quadtech, www.quadtech.com
 

XMC is integrated into Viscom Vision Pilot, but is specifically designed for manual and semiautomatic x-ray systems. The unified software package is compatible with existing Viscom software modules.
 
Includes a Teach-In module for creating automatic inspection processes, a drag-and-drop compiles positioning and analysis tools.
 
Inspection images are displayed in “Live Image” mode without additional keyboard commands.
 
Enables optional use of the µCT module to generate, display and analyze a 3-D volumetric model of an inspection object by means of computer tomography. Can be operated in both 2-D and 3-D modes without mechanical conversion.
 
Viscom, www.viscom.com
 

S3016 inspects through-hole and surface mount selective solder joints on double-sided PCBs and other similar applications. Detects open solder joints, bridges, missing leads and other defects from below, and eliminates PCB flip stations.  
 
Employs a 6M-camera to maximize inspection depth and speed. An X/Y positioning unit guides the camera module beneath the PCB to capture images from specified locations. Images are evaluated while the camera moves to its next position.
 
Viscom, www.viscom.com
 

The PS-800E high power production soldering iron is designed for repetitive manual soldering and precision touchup. Is said to deliver enhanced thermal performance without increased tip idle temperatures. Characterized by a power coil assembly, advanced tip geometry and an extended easy access tip range, it features a larger conductive area for thermal energy transfer. Comes with auto-sleep workstand.
 
OK International, www.okinternational.com