PA610 placement machine has an improved clamping system for printed circuit boards. As with PA510, the fixture of the board can be carried out without tools. Can be equipped with up to four stop angles. A vacuum table can be retrofitted at any time; a change between the PCBs and the placement of foils can be done within seconds. Placement head has been improved; a high-res direct encoder is used to decouple the placement head from influences caused by the drive, reportedly increasing rotation accuracy. Is equipped with placement tools with anti-contortion protection.

Fritsch, www.fritsch-smt.de

SCS AdPro Poly adhesion promotion technology enhances adhesion of Parylene coating with polyimide and other polymeric substrates. Has demonstrated improved stability at elevated temperatures; is reportedly excellent for harsh environment applications. Is biocompatible for medical device applications. 

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scscoatings.com

BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC has released a Swedish language version of J-STD-001E, Krav för Lödda Elektriska och Elektroniska Kretskort, the industry-consensus standard for soldering processes and materials.

No. 1002 is an electrically-heated, 500ºF cabinet oven used for various test procedures. Workspace dimensions measure 20" x 20" x 20". 8KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular elements to heat the unit, while a 400CFM, 1/3-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow across the load. Features 4" insulated walls throughout, Type 304, 2B stainless steel interior with continuously backwelded seam construction, stainless steel exterior with #4 brushed finish, heavy-duty door and door frame, three nickel-plated wire shelves and adjustable opposed louvers on supply and return ductwork. Is equipped with safety equipment for handling flammable solvents, including explosion-venting door hardware, powered forced exhauster airflow safety switch, purge timer and digital indicating temperature controller.  

The Grieve Corp., www.grievecorp.com