Sherlock automated design analysis software analyzes, grades and certifies expected reliability of printed circuit board assemblies. Can design-in product reliability earlier in the product development process; provides results within hours. Incorporates physics-of-failure.

DfR Solutions, www.dfrsolutions.com

S3088 flex system is an enhanced model to S3088-III. Is designed to combine high-reliability inspection capability with ease-of-programming features. From prototype capability to high production speed, this platform was designed to meet flexible AOI requirements. Intel core i7 computer and touch-screen monitor are included. vVision inspection software is optional. Reportedly ensures 100% inspection compatibility.

Viscom, www.viscom.com

Genesis Series 2 surface mount placement platform places passives down to 01005, 20mm sq., 0.4mm-pitch µBGAs; QFNs; and high-density, low-profile connectors. Part sensor verifies part presence immediately prior to placement. Reduces changeover up to a reported 75% with dual-platform tray feeder and flexible feeders. Max. board length 1016mm. Has linear motors with closed-loop 1µm positioning. Features dual on-the-head cameras that provide high magnification and wide field of view to vision components up to 30 x 30mm and up to 6mm tall. Digital upward-looking camera provides a 55mm field-of-view. Includes  1-, 2-, and 4-beam configurations  and three placement head options for throughputs  of up to 140,000 cph on the 4-beam version.                                                        

Universal Instruments Corp., www.uic.com

SD 903 semiautomatic stencil printer is modular and features defined squeegee pressure. Automatic squeegee feed guarantees each squeegee operation is done in a predefined speed. Accepts all stencils, fixed frames or quick-clamping devices. Tiltable double-squeegee reportedly is easier to clean. Reportedly can be configured in minutes without tools. Upgrades to automatic version.

Fristch SMT, www.fritsch-smt.de