SEFAR LDS is a laser technology stencil imaging machine for small format screen printing applications. With imaging capabilities between 1700 and 2400 dpi, it reportedly creates precision stencils that adhere to high quality standards, perfectly placed on each screen to ensure consistent color-to-color registration. Available in two configurations: 1330 (max. screen size 15.5 x 17.5 in. – developed for the optical disc market) and 4060 (max. screen size 25.5 x 27.5 in.). Both systems are said to increase productivity (by removing several prepress steps from stencil making through on-press registration) and reduce costs by eliminating time and expenditures associated with conventional film imaging processes. Sefar Printing Solutions, sefar.us.
Christopher Associates announced significant breakthroughs in performance of the NSpec AOI system. With a universal data converter, an enhanced and extensive parts library, and significant performance improvements, programming/debugging time has been reduced by 50% or more depending upon program specifics. Inspection speeds have improved and defect detection capabilities have also been enhanced. The programming speed improvement can be applied to all 3,500 NSpec systems in the field by a simple software update.
Using LED lighting and a telecentric lens with a high resolution color camera, the latest model, the DL, can inspect components, solder joints, full color inspection, 2-D solder paste, text, and 01005 components.
Thermo Electron’s NITON Analyzers business unit has released new software with additional features and benefits to assist with RoHS compliance.
NITON Analyzers are portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments for on-site, nondestructive RoHS screening. Used for testing of polymers, solders and electronic components for RoHS, ELV and WEEE compliance verification screening. Supply easy-to-use and reliable onsite screening and material analysis.
Version 5.1 analyzer software includes an advanced thickness correction for improved direct analysis of polymer materials. For several years, the RoHS analyzers have been used to quantify restricted elements in plastic matrices down to 5 mm thickness. However, though semi-quantitative testing was done directly, very thin samples typically required folding or layering in order to provide the best analytical results possible. The Thickness Correction algorithm provides the ability to compensate test results for even ultra-thin plastic materials. Is straightforward and easy-to-use.
The new software features six language options, improved analytical accuracy and element additions to already extensive calibration matrices.
Version 5.1 is currently shipping on all new instruments, and is a free upgrade to customers with existing compatible analyzers.