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Metallic Static Shield Polyethylene Tubing on a roll allows users to create custom-sized poly bags that inhibit electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Laboratory tested; meets or exceeds the electrical and physical requirements of MIL-PRF-81705D Type III and EIA 541 standards. Protects electronics, switchboard apparatus, PCBs, transistors and other sensitive components from EDS damge.

Joins a full line of rolled poly tubing, including clear, black and pink anti-static styles. When used with the Better Bagger 900e, can be cut and sealed to create custom, on-demand bags up to 8" wide and 99" long. Customization can produce lengths up to 240".

Manufacturers can eliminate the need to order pre-made bags in bulk, thus reducing waste and inventory cost. Depending upon the application, the cost of making on-demand bags can average 50% less than the cost of purchasing pre-made bags.

Better Packages Inc., www.BetterPackages.com

DEK has introduced Setup Verification and Traceability for screen printing, to prevent setup errors, maximize screen printing productivity and gather data for continuous improvement. Optional features also now allow manufacturers to achieve board-level traceability.

Includes software and hardware to automatically identify the stencil, paste and other setup variables as the machine is prepared. Verification compares the actual values with those specified in the product file, and can be programmed to halt the machine before printing commences or generate a warning in event of an error. Software supports 1-D and 2-D barcodes, and all data is recorded for analysis.

The optional traceability module and conveyor-mounted barcode reader identify each board entering the machine and link the board ID with the setup verification data, which is stored on the machine's hard drive. This delivers board-level traceability for screen printing.

Records setup variables, as well as ambient temperature and humidity, operator identity and line identity. Data is accessible via a network connection, can be copied onto removable media and can be used as input to statistical process control tools.

DEK, www.dek.com

RTW 50 and 100 Watt Series are RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant, single-output, full featured power supplies. Both power groups are less than 1" high and have footprints of 15.68 sq. in. and 20.16 sq. in. respectively. Features include isolated remote ON-OFF contol, power OK LED, active PFC, FCC Class B conducted and radiated emissions compliance, built-in over voltage and over current protection and CE marking to the making the RTW ideal for applications in harsh environments.

Kepco Inc., www.kepcopower.com/rtw.htm