Press Releases
NEWMAN LAKE, WA — Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability testing equipment, is pleased to announce it will exhibit its Vector 600 selective soldering and Odyssey 1325 lead tinning systems at the upcoming IPC EXPO 2023. This popular international event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California on January 24-26, 2023, with the Vector 600 and Odyssey 1325 systems to be displayed in Booth 2916.
The Vector 600 is a lead-free compatible system that features an integrated computer with unlimited program storage, integrated system software, witness camera and auto fiducial correction. Available in either standalone or SMEMA in-line configurations, the Vector 600 is offered with topside preheat, spray or drop-jet fluxer, dual flux nozzles, and custom or wave solder nozzles. As with all other Hentec/RPS systems, the Vector 600 is UL and CE compliant and carries both a two-year system warranty and a four-year solder pot warranty.
The Odyssey 1325 is a MIL spec complaint high-volume, high-mix component lead tinning machine and is capable of processing dual solder alloys. Designed to tin component leads for re-conditioning, gold removal and re-tinning applications, including high reliability and military applications including DIP, SIP, QFP, BGA, axial and radial components as well as BGA de-balling. The Odyssey 1325 complies with all applicable GEIA-STD-006, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF- 38524E and ANSI-J-STD-002 standards.
CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND — Pillarhouse International will once again be exhibiting at the APEX 3 Exhibition, at Booth 923 of the San Diego Convention Center, California, USA from the 24th to the 26th of January 2023.
For over 40 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist soldering equipment for the electronics industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.
At APEX 2023, Pillarhouse International’s Materials Scientist, Dr. Sam McMaster, will be giving presentations regarding our upcoming, patented solder nozzle, the AP Master Nozzle.
Dr. Sam McMaster explains, “The development of this new nozzle takes an innovative approach of combining the studies of materials science, tribology, and surface engineering to deliver a product with a greater lifetime and wettability to solder. Selective soldering utilises wettable nozzles for controlled application of solder to components, but the wetting of solder to the nozzle is part of a complex mechanism that causes wear of the nozzle due to chemical interaction between the solder and the nozzle.”
McMaster continues by saying, “Relative mass loss of the materials in a stationary setup was analyzed to select a nozzle with a much-improved lifetime compared to the standard nozzles. High temperature contact angle analysis was used to quantify the wettability of the nozzle material with SAC305 solder in an inerted chamber. Consequently, this nozzle delivers higher quality, reliable products.”
Pillarhouse International will also be exhibiting a range of our existing handload and in-line selective soldering machinery at APEX 2023. Our handload models will include our entry-level, benchtop, single point Pilot machine, and our enhanced, single point Jade MKIV machine. Our in-line models will include our high-speed, multi-platform Fusion machine, as well as our enhanced, flexible, Synchrodex Pro soldering module.
Jonathan Wol, President of Pillarhouse USA, says “We are excited to preview our brand-new, patented solder nozzle, the AP Master Nozzle, at APEX 2023, showing our commitment to pioneering technologies and innovation, to reflect and match the needs of an everchanging marketplace. As well as exhibiting a range of our current selective soldering systems, we are looking forward to welcoming people to Booth 923 and connecting with the U.S. manufacturing industry at APEX once again.”
Pillarhouse will be exhibiting at Booth 923 at APEX 2023.
TILBURG, NETHERLANDS — Mek will be part of North America’s largest gathering of electronics manufacturing professionals later this month – the IPC APEX EXPO 2023, at San Diego Convention Center on January 24th – 26th, 2023. They will be showcasing their latest AOI technology on booth #1539.
Mek will be exhibiting the VeriSpector THT assembly station AOI, a low-cost assembly station AOI for use on manual and semi-automated SMD and THT assembly lines. Featuring an overhead orthogonal camera and LED lighting system the VeriSpector is designed for a wide verity of inspection needs.
Initially, available as a manual inspection system, VeriSpector is now available as both an in-line system and as a modular system for self-integration. These new developments allow manufacturers to easily integrate the VeriSpector Assembly Station AOI into their existing production lines, giving them even more control and flexibility in their inspection processes.
Also at the show, visitors can experience the powerful PowerSpector benchtop AOI featuring the latest generation 5MP USB 3 Vision Cameras. The PowerSpector AOI systems offer selective 3D imaging of components with side cameras integrated in the 3D processing. The systems are suitable for use in pre-reflow, post-reflow, post-wave and post-selective soldering, and can also be used for 2D solder paste inspection and first article inspection.
For customers for whom value for money is an absolute priority the Mek entry level iSpector JDz desktop AOI system is designed to inspect component bodies and solder joints by use of RGB LED light sources from three different angles offering full inspection coverage at an entry level price. Powerful algorithms achieve an optimal balance between defect detection and false reject levels in the shortest time.
For more information on Mek and the entire range of products visit www.marantz-electronics.com, or visit Apex booth 1539 where the Marantz AOI experts will be available to discuss your application requirements.
BUDAPEST — Danutek Hungary Kft. is pleased to announce it has welcomed several new team members to accommodate rapid growth in the country and to support its customers within the region.
Zsigmond Krasznay has joined as Sales Manager. With an impressive career in senior roles and extensive knowledge of the electronics sector, he will transfer his experience into the new role to develop contact opportunities and drive sales.
Also joining the sales team is András Shanel. As the Junior Sales Manager he will support Krassznay to identify key decision makers, whilst developing and qualifying new business opportunities.
Ábel Boldizsár, Danutek Hungary Kft. Sales Director said: “Our strategy is to provide our customers with the most innovative capital equipment and the best customer service. To perfectly serve the increased customer needs and continue on this path to success, we felt it was important to expand our team in all areas of the company. As well has a boost to the sales team, we are investing in after sales with two new members of staff.”
As a new Application Engineer for Danutek, new comer András Szalczinger will play a significant role in selling, implementing and training of systems from the company’s pre-eminent suppliers. Finally, Vivien Fodor has joined as Purchasing Specialist. She will be responsible for researching and identifying prospective suppliers, and evaluate their offering against key business criteria.
Boldizsár concluded: “In our new colleagues we have found fresh, motivated individuals who have already made a great contribution to the Danutek Hungary team. As we continue to meet the demands of an ever-evolving market, our new hires’ expertise are vital to ensure we continue to be a leader in the field.
“Now is the perfect time to build on the company’s strong position and implement the next phase in our strategic plan, which will be the springboard for more growth and success.”
Danutek has made 4 new hires in 2022, bringing the total number of employees to 13. With staff being the most valuable asset an organisation has, investment in people will continue in 2023.
ANN ARBOR, MI — Aven, a full-service technology provider, announced a representative agreement with Global SMT’s award-winning Rep of the Year for 2022, Don Dennison of PIT Equipment Services, LLC on the east coast. Don Dennison of PIT now offers sales and support for Aven’s complete line of optical inspection equipment components.
Dennison commented, “Proud to be working with the Aven Tools team to start 2023. They have such an inclusive product line for the work bench. Their support will be an asset to our success.”
PIT started in 1988 with a mission to assist electronic assembly companies in the New York / New Jersey / Eastern Pennsylvania metropolitan area. Their extensive product knowledge and strategic customer relationships have made them a key supplier and long-term partner to companies down the east coast. The key to their long-term success is their service and support of each product sold.
Magnifying lamps have been a staple in factories, labs, and on individual work benches for years – remaining largely unchanged in functionality. And while innovations in stereo zoom microscopes have made cameras a common feature, the Magnifying Lamp has been overlooked… Until now.
Aven’s new Mighty Vue Inspector is a magnifying lamp and camera inspection system in one self- contained unit – allowing you to view the image directly on an HDMI monitor, capture and store images on the included microSD Card, and even connect to your PC for viewing or relocating saved images, and additional software features.
The Mighty Vue Inspector connects to HD monitors via HDMI cable or to a PC via USB. It is ideal for sharing images on a screen and finding defects in quality control. Additionally, the ESD safe magnifying lamp dissipates electrostatic discharge.
As a result of years of comprehensive research and development, Aven has expanded its expertise in the realm of design and customized configuration of advanced video inspection systems. The company’s solution-based experts possess the ability to recommend and create complete optical systems according to customers’ needs and budgets.
Aven also provides a variety of ancillary services such as product assembly, custom parts and tooling, and distribution, all of which are coordinated from its Michigan headquarters. For more information, call (734) 973-0099 or email sales@aventools.com.
For more information about PIT Equipment Services, visit www.pit-equipmentservices.com
For more information about Aven, visit www.aventools.com
OLDHAM, UK — Selective soldering has evolved to become an integral method used to in today’s electronics manufacturing processes. However, as SMT assemblies become more complex with many components and connectors, precision can be difficult to achieve. Furthermore, many of the machines use complex nozzle configurations and additional soldering and pre-heat stages to control assembly more efficiently. This makes managing profiles a challenge.
As technology leaders in the design and development of temperature profiling equipment, Solderstar has developed a solution to the problem, the SLX range of intelligent selective fixtures. The innovative zero set-up thermal profiler will be presented to visitors at IPC APEX Expo 2023, booth 2010 in San Diego, California, from January 24–26, 2023.
Mark Stansfield, CEO at Solderstar, said: “Prior to the Solderstar Multistage Selective, complete machine analysis was only possible at each individual stage of the oven. It is now commonplace for systems to have three or more individual soldering stages. To quickly capture profile data more efficiently, we designed the Solderstar SLX range of intelligent selective set-up fixtures.
“The solution utilizes additional signals from the selective machine, combined with the multiple memory capability of the SLX dataloggers. This allows all selective stages to be captured with a single pass. As each selective stage is completed, a signal is sent to the Solderstar unit which automates the storage of data and prepares automatically for capture of the next stage, which is a huge time saver.”
The datalogger has the capability to electronically record all parameters, including, temperature profile, nozzle fountain height, X/Y speed, contact time and electronic flux positioning at four points. This new feature can be retro-fitted to existing fixtures which utilize a SLX datalogger unit, or integrated with most mini-wave selective soldering machines.
Mark concluded: “The new SLX range of fixtures automatically configure for the data-capture, allowing error free process information to be gathered every time without the need for test set-up, mobile computers or phones. This makes it flexible, consistent and reliable, ensuring that data capture is quick and easy to monitor.”
To view the advanced SLX system with the Multi-Stage Selective unit, visit the Solderstar experts at booth 2010 at IPC APEX Expo 2023, San Diego, California, from January 24–26, 2023.
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