Series 6 x-ray inspection system includes hexaglide manipulation for manual and semi-automated inspection. Supports universal sample trays; inspects electronic components (e.g., double-sided printed circuit boards) and complete modules, as well as casting parts and medical implants. Can be equipped with automatic load/unload unit or for CT configuration. Permits flexible movements on all axes based on parallel-kinematic hexapod manipulation unit. Six axes motion unit can be moved via space mouse navigator in vertical and horizontal direction and around 180°. Inspects dimensions up to 400 x 400mm and has an XL configuration for up to 550 x 550mm as an option. Can be equipped with different x-ray tubes up to 160kV. Provides up to four x-ray images per sec. in transmission mode.

MatriX Technologies, www.m-xt.com

TC-2030 and TC-2035 thermally conductive adhesives were developed to enable design of more compact, reliable and higher performing automotive electronics assemblies. Are two-part, heat-cured silicone technologies. TC-2030 has a thermal conductivity of 2.7 W/mK. Reportedly provides improvement in elongation performance. Has bond line thickness of 130µm. TC-2035 helps manage heat in automotive applications, including power electronics. Has 3.3 W/mK thermal conductivity and BLT as low as 50µm. Bonds to thermal substrates, including direct bonding copper, high-density interconnect, low-temperature co-fired ceramic and printed circuit boards. Sustains performance at temperatures reaching 200°C.

Dow Corning, www.dowcorning.com
 

LED Mounter JX-300LED has a larger printed circuit board size capacity and improved placement speed. Is capable for production of max. 1200mm PCBs. As an option, it can produce max. 1500mm PCBs.  Can place light diffuser lens by using laser sensor to identify boss on the lens to determine the correct direction. Mid-size LED components can be placed in 19,300 CPH, with 12mm tape feeder, 6 nozzle alternate placement by 3 nozzle simultaneous pick (two times). Is capable of PCB size 610 x 360mm by one time clamp, 1200 x 360mm by two times clamp, and 1500 x 360mm by three times clamp.

Juki, www.juki.co.jp

Mini Wave Selective process measurement instrument now comes with flux measurement system to monitor flux position accuracy during daily benchmarking of machine performance. Includes precision sensors and complimentary measurement circuits to permit flux to be easily assessed. Detects flux presence and position verification when sprayed upon an assembly. Sensor heads made of titanium or high-temperature thermoplastics. Provides a "one pass" platform for measuring X and Y speed, solder temperature, preheat profiles, contact time and flux positioning verification.

SolderStar, www.solderstar.com

DF-2000 series dry film negative photoresists are for hot roll lamination and processing on MEMS and IC wafers. Were developed for consistent photo speeds with +/- 3% critical dimension target. Are available in thickness formats from 5 to 50µm, +/- 5%. Have a glass transition temp. of 145°C  and a moderate modulus of 4.5 GPa at 25°C. Are hydrophobic and compatible with the EMS line of spin coatable photoresists.

Engineered Material Systems, www.emsadhesives.com

PrinTEK SMT stencil printer now features four CAMs driven directly by a solid steel gear rack. Design is seamlessly integrated within the base of the machine and also features a fluid damper and precision adjustment knob. Is said to improve control over the Z-height adjustment.

Transition Automation, www.transitionautomation.com

XT-3 semiautomated x-ray inspection offers transmission and optional oblique viewing. Is programmable without CAD data. Offers traceable inspection process with an optional barcode reader that also serves to automatically recall and load the inspection program. Designed to address intuitive operation, low-volume production, and failure analysis for SMT production inspection and quality control protocols. Includes image processing software. Tests and measures to IPC specifications, BGA, QFN, FET voiding, as well as barrel fill on connectors.

Matrix-FocalSpot, www.matrix-focalspot.com

PSV7000 automatically programs up to 2000 devices/hour with tray, tape or tube input. Is capable of handling devices as small as 1.5 x 1.5mm. Cuts changeover times up to 75%. Options include laser marking, 3D co-planarity, serialization and traceability software. Can have up to 96 individual programming sockets installed and supports all device types, including FPGAs, CPLDs, microcontrollers, and flash memories (including eMMC, NAND and NOR devices). 

Data I/O, www.dataio.com/PSV7000

Zestron Eye monitors wash bath concentration in the presence of flux loading. Consists of sensor and digital controller that displays concentration in real time. Fully integrates with commonly used cleaning machine types by leading manufacturers. For use with Zestron cleaning agents.

Zestron, www.zestron.com

Tags: Zestron, PCB cleaning, flux, wash bath monitor

Model S1 mkII solder paste inspection system performs high-speed 5D inspection (simultaneous 2D and 3D inspection). Re-engineered inspection head has improved 2D image capture. Patented sensor technology simultaneously combines 2D and 3D image processing, reducing inspection tolerances. True area, shape, volume, offset and height measurements provided in combination, for process control.

MEK Europe, www.mek-europe.com

TAGS: MEK, solder paste inspection, AOI, printing, SPI, SMT

S3088 Conformal Coating Inspection system inspects coatings for cracks, bad spots, layers that are too thin or too thick, smearing, impurities, or splashes. Transparent protective coatings contain UV fluorescent indicators that emit visible light, allowing automatic optical inspection. Based on S3088 system, features four orthogonal 8Mp cameras and UV LEDs. Resolution 11.7 or 23.5µm/pixel. Works with Viscom SI inspection software. Integrates in production control systems. Works with UV LEDs, which contrasts UV-reactive conformal coating with the background material, clearly detecting lacquer contours.

Viscom, www.viscom.com

TAGS: conformal coating, inspection, AOI, Viscom

Camalot Prodigy dispenser is more compact and powerful than its predecessors. Includes NanoShot closed-loop dot-on-demand pump. Operates at speeds up to 600Hz. Is capable of dot sizes <300 microns. Features X-Y gantry system, linear drive technology, refined motion control architecture, and a rigid, innovative frame design for fast point-to-point moves at 1.5g of acceleration. Accuracy of +/-35 microns @3 sigma, at full system speed.

Speedline Technologies, www.speedlinetech.com

TAGS: SMT, dispensing, Speedline, adhesives