CheckMate Job Tracking software is targeted for small to mid-size companies that need a flexible way to track labor and materials against jobs. Number of hours spent on a job can be broken down into tasks, employees or departments. Work order is printed with a barcode ID number; each employee is assigned a barcoded badge. Work order number and badge are scanned using a barcode reader as work begins on the job. When used in conjunction with CheckMate Stockroom, full materials management is added to data. Location of work order within the manufacturing process can be tracked. Job Data includes a Time and Attendance module, which collects labor hours for payroll.

Dynamic Systems Inc., www.dynamic-systemsinc.com

Sherlock Automated Design Analysis software v. 5.0 features modeling regions, attached heat sinks, NX Nastran support, and an IMEC plated through-hole fatigue model. Includes added support for user-defined PCB modeling regions for FEA analysis or model export. Areas of particular interest can be viewed with greater detail; enables users to specify different meshing properties for different PCB areas. Can create custom meshes for key areas of the PCB. Modeling regions can be used to export only a subset of the PCB or to exclude one or more regions from the PCB model. Can model various types of heat sinks, in addition to the PCB, components, and mount points for finite element analysis. Can create attachment points for heat sinks from mount points; heat sink editor allows properties for multiple heat sinks to be modified simultaneously. Includes Abaqus FEA engine integration and support for NX Nastran FEA engine.  Can export mesh models using NX Nastran bulk data file format.

DfR Solutions, www.dfrsolutions.com

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Alpha SnCX Plus 07 Ag-free cored solder wire is a fast-wetting solution with clear residue for medium to lower end assemblies. Provides low-spatter and fumes and reportedly has excellent soldering performance, even at 370°C. Is good for rework and touchup and is LED capable.

Alpha Assembly Solutions, alphaassembly.com

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TBS2000 oscilloscope features the longest record length and largest display in its class for faster signal evaluation and troubleshooting. Features 9" WVGA display for easy signal visualization and a comprehensive set of automatic waveform measurements that are coupled with graphical explanations. Displays 15 horizontal (time) divisions. Has a 20 Mpoint record length with single-knob pan and zoom, to capture long time duration signals and easily navigate to find important details. Comes in 70MHz or 100MHz bandwidth and with two or four channels. Wi-fi dongle support for wireless connectivity

Tektronix, www.tek.com/tbs2000

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