The MFR (Multi Function Rework) system has a compact power unit that offers two ports to which any of the MFR series tools can be attached for rework applications, SMT tasks and through-hole soldering and desoldering. For heavier or more varied workloads, multiple units can be interlocked to power as many tools as necessary.
 
Offers a choice of heater tips or tip cartridges. Heater tips are designed to meet the demands of point to point production soldering; tip cartridges are suitable for high performance soldering and rework applications. 
 
The tools, interchangeable heater tips and tip cartridges are easy to assemble and use, ideal for demanding lead-free materials. Metcal SmartHeat technology senses the amount of heat energy needed at the pad and provides it accurately and instantaneously.
 
Sensitive components are further protected from damage by ESD-safe materials and built-in ground continuity-sensing technology.  
 
Tools in the series include:
MFR-PTZ Precision Tweezer System -- dual fine point adjustment and pivot action allows even small SMT devices, such as 0201 chip capacitors, to be handled during rework;
MFR-SRC Solder/Rework Cartridge System -- fast, high performance soldering and rework applications;
MFR-PST Production Solder Tip System -- point to point production soldering;
MFR-DSI and MFR-DSX desoldering stations.
 
The lightweight hand pieces are designed with optimum tip-to-grip distance, has a range of tip cartridge and heater tip geometries.
 

 
OK International, okinternational.com
Productronica Booth A3 542

Munich, Germany and Westford, MA -- Zuken has launched Circuit Adviser to the Western market for systematically checking errors in a schematic, helping identify design problems early in the development cycle and eliminating the need to re-run design cycles.
 
The module was created to find hidden electrical problems in the schematic design held within CR-5000 System Designer using predefined electrical rules set by the library administrator. A task that would ordinarily involve considerable analysis time using SPICE-based simulators can now be performed using simple automatic rule checks.
 
Is an add-on solution fully integrated with the CR-5000 enterprise wide design environment. By implementing combined technologies that use a singular database throughout the portfolio, designers can benefit from unified design information.
 
Can perform eight different electrical rule checks including voltage rating and ground supply polarity. Supports verification of design variants and provides a full quality rule check report. Eliminates expensive call-back actions caused by simple errors such as incorrect polarity or voltage ranges.
 

Newark InOne, a small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment in North America and a subsidiary of global Premier Farnell, has posted a downloadable Guide to the WEEE Directive on its RoHS Express website: newarkinone.com/rohs.
 
The guide was designed to help U.K. businesses comply with the WEEE legislation, which has a newly extended deadline of June 2006. The guide also has relevance for North American companies, as the need for recycling solutions will grow along with the number of e-recycling (electronics recycling) laws in the U.S. and Canada .
 
Unlike its sister directive, RoHS, each E.U. member state will differ in how it implements WEEE, which deals with the collection, treatment and recovery of nearly any electrical or electronic product that ends up in a landfill. Similarly, in the absence of national legislation, 28 states are writing their own WEEE-type laws. The RoHS Express site offers a guide to pending and existing environmental legislation in the U.S. and Canada.
 
 
Newark InOne, newarkinone.com

DEK is expanding its range of tooling options for its printers by introducing the smaller, cost-effective Grid-Lok technology.
 
The new tooling system features reduced dimensions, moving from the current modules of 6 x 18 in. to 4 x 12 in. in the new system.
 
Features a modular array of pneumatically controlled tooling pins that conform to the underside of the board including contact with components. Each of the 12 tooling pins is tipped with anti-static material and locked independently. Pressure exerted by each pin during lift is approximately 5 g. Capable of working with boards from 50 x 50 mm to 500 x 500 mm. The conforming sequence is initiated by the operator, and is ready for use within 2 sec.
 
In fully automatic mode the system is controlled through the Instinctiv interface which can set its profile for every product passing through the machine.
 
 
Grid-Lok is compatible with Horizon, Infinity API, Micron Class Galaxy and Europa platforms.
 
 

Raychem Circuit Protection, a business unit of Tyco Electronics, introduced RoHS-compliant slow blow surface-mount fuses. Produced in industry standard 1206 chip sizes, the fuse line is said to offer small size, high reliability, strong arc suppression characteristics and high current ratings for the 1206 form factor.

Ffor DC power applications of up to 63VDC, slow blow fuses provide overcurrent protection on systems that experience large and frequent current surges during normal operation. Available in current values from 1.0 to 8.0 A, applications include protection of power supplies, capacitor filter banks, LCD backlight inverters and electric motors.
 
Features:
   •  4 hrs minimum at 100% of rated current;
   •  120 sec. maximum and 1 sec. minimum at 200% of rated current;
   •  3 sec. maximum and 0.1 sec. minimum at 300% rated current;  
   •  0.05 sec. maximum and 0.002 sec. minimum at 400% of rated current.

Designed for operating temperatures between -55º and +125ºC, withstands soldering temperatures up to 260ºC for 60 sec. maximum.

Available on 7 in. (178 mm) reels for high-volume assembly methods; are UL recognized.
 
Tyco Electronics, tycoelectronics.com or circuitprotection.com
 
 

Smart Fan products family offers internal methods to control fan speeds according to ambient temperatures. Fan operation is thermally controlled to meet cooling needs vs. continuous operation. This reportedly enables longer operating life, lower noise and reduced cost of operation. Applications include computers, peripherals, servers, power supplies, workstations and telecom equipment.
 
Offers a variety of sensor technologies provided within the immediate fan housing. These range from thermistors to Hall Effect sensors to Chip-On-Board thermal controller devices. Available for volume requirements in sizes from 40 x 40 x 15 mm to 120 x120 x 38 mm.
 
Has linear ramp control, featuring two temperature set points (no limit). Optional switch function provides programmable temperature-based control for turn-on/turn-off (such as turning off when temperature falls to 35°C, etc.).
 
Options include: Delay Start –enables fans to be hot-swapped or changed without powering down the system; Ramp Start – prevents inrush currents, placing less stress on circuits; Current Limitation and Fan Speed Limitation – fan runs at constant speed while operating at higher-than-rated voltage; Fan Performance Sensor (FPS) - provides preset RPM threshold, delay, non-latching and latching functions to determine fan failures; Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) - Controls fan speed by switching the power on and off very rapidly.
 
Series includes models featuring MagLev technology. Wiring and connector harnessing can be provided for circuitry interface and simple installation. Manufactured in compliance with RoHS Pb-Free materials and processes. MagLev models also feature all-plastic manufacture of major items for insulation resistance and ESD performance.
 
Sunon Inc., sunonusa.com

Cells Product Tracking MES Software provides Lean manufacturing and integrates shop floor processes and critical data with ERP and management information systems. Has a 10-year track record of excellence, targets small- to mid-size manufacturers to increase overall efficiency in all critical areas of production. 
 
Used to track product, collect data, deliver documents and more. 

Manages:  • Routings  • WIP inventory tracking  • Data Collection  • Assemblies and sub-assemblies  • Document Delivery  • Multiple product lines  • Product traceability and history  • SPC Process Control, Reports  • Lot and batch numbers  • Work or sales orders   • Serialize or non-serialized product even manage serialization in mid routing  • Scanned or manually entered barcodes.
 
Unisoft, unisoft-cim.com

MR402 is a high-speed step/repeat electrical tester for high-density double-side and multi-layer circuits. Designed to improve process control and electrical integrity.
 
Available for flexible circuits and thin. rigid boards.  An automatic conveyer system handles thin laminates without damage. Can test circuits with 70 micron pitch pads or traces without special tooling at +/- 5 micron. HDI electrical testing can be a standard in-house process.  No special test pads are required.
 
Can be configured for in-process testing or final electrical verification. Has simultaneous dual side testing and an automatic step and repeat mechanism.  Multifunctional software provides auto positioning with correction retry and pressure control. 
 
Yamaha Fine Technologies Co.Ltd., yamaha.co.jp/finetech/

Visiprise has achieved “Powered by SAP NetWeaver” certification for Visiprise Manufacturing 3.2 and become a “Powered by SAP NetWeaver” partner of SAP AG. This strengthens the collaborative development effort with SAP previously announced in March.

The certification advances the effort between the two companies to bring to market turnkey business software for targeted manufacturing industries. Visiprise intends to offer integrated solutions that combine real-time manufacturing performance management data with Visiprise's manufacturing platform, delivering user information through the manufacturing intelligence dashboard of the mySAP ERP solution.

“Achieving this certification is an important step in our process to create the tightest end-to-end solution between SAP solutions and the shop floor for our customers,” said Carter Johnson, VP of strategy and business development at Visiprise. “The new certified integration allows users to monitor embedded key performance indicators in the SAP manufacturing intelligence dashboard, giving deeper visibility into shop-floor activities.”
 
In May of this year Visiprise Manufacturing earned “Certified for SAP NetWeaver” status.

Visiprise, visiprise.com

Hover-Davis Inc. will display QF Series Fuji Compatible Tape Feeders in booth 2C50 at the upcoming Nepcon South China/EMT South China show on Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in Shenzhen.

The series is compatible with IP, QP and XP Fuji machines.

Additional benefits reportedly include reliable, electronic, multipitch operation; a lightweight, ergonomic design; low maintenance; and useful diagnostic and maintenance tools. Can accommodate tape widths up to 120 mm, is easily customized for special applications and can handle deep pocket components.

Accessories include:

· Set-up Station for offline loading and operation of feeders; features short-circuit sensing circuitry.

· Label Feeder labels can be placed like components on Fuji machines.

· Calibration Fixture -- A maintenance tool for checking and calibrating pick-point accuracy of feeders.

Hover-Davis Inc., hoverdavis.com

FlexLink will introduce the following products at ATExpo:
DAS 30
DAS 30 (Dynamic Assembly System) is a modular factory concept platform for light assembly, inspection, test, repairing and packing applications. Covers simple assembly lines to highly ergonomic and automated logistic production systems. Combines flow-oriented production control and modular automation with ergonomic manual assembly solutions. Features include a modular reconfigurable construction, production control through RFID technology and dynamic buffering.
 
XK Pallet with RFID Integration
The XK conveyor system features a sturdy design and ample pulling power, allowing heavy work pieces to be transported and accumulated with accuracy even in hostile environments. Offers a range of standard divert/merge devices that enable the design of a pallet conveyor system with main conveyors and satellite conveyors. Capable of carrying loads up to 30 kg/pallet and up to 20 m/min. Offers production control with the integration of RFID technology directly into the pallets. This provides the ability to track and trace products on an individual basis. Drip trays on the conveyor beams are compatible with other drip catcher systems and are available for other divert/merge devices.
 
Automated Adjustable Guide Rail
Automated Adjustable Guide Rail allows products of different sizes to be run on the same line and eliminates the costs associated with resetting systems. Requires no manpower, will adjust to different-sized products in a matter of minutes. Plug-and-play unit offers two different heights and two different widths. There are no restrictions in terms of accessibility. Conveyors can either be made high, low or built-in. Has adjustment range of 34-192 mm/34-363 mm.
 
FlexLink , flexlink.com