Summit LXi large board rework supports assemblies up to 24 x 36" (610 x 914mm) and incorporates a large area 8.0 kW bottom heater for fast board conditioning. Options include noncontact solder scavenging, local bottom-site heater, and a wide variety of tooling for components ranging from large connectors to micro passives.  Is built on the LX platform with updated thermal process controls. Control system eliminates effects of facility variations and supports more precise calibration, permitting process parameters to be readily shared between systems in multiple locations. Closed-loop control for heater gas flow combined with enhanced thermocouple feedback and a new strategy for heater power management accurately matches each system, for storing centralized profiles on a host server to be accessed and used anywhere. SierraMate V9 software provides a simplified icon-based GUI. Enhanced profiling tools ease profiling and allow profiles to be tweaked without being re-learned. Standard network interface permits centralized storage of process files with easy access for multiple systems. MES interface can be customized to meet specific requirements.

VJ Electronix, http://vjt.com/vje/vje

The 3rd gen. Optima spray fluxing system features nozzle-less ultra-spray coating technology that provides through-hole flux penetration and reportedly reduces flux use more than 90%.  Uses smart-motion motorized drive system to traverse the ultrasonic spray head; can be configured for single-direction or two-direction spray application. Selectable options include dual flux supply, automatic head wash-down, electronic flux flow rate control, and 24" process width. Manual adjustments not required.

Ultrasonic Systems, www.ultraspray.com

MK-U6000 Series inkjet printers feature auto-shower self cleaning, automatic ink particle optimization, one-touch nozzle replacement, and intuitive programming and maintenance. Cleans ink path, nozzle, electrode plates, and gutter all at once, reducing disassembly for maintenance and enabling stable printing by proactively sustaining print head components. Nozzle can be replaced without using any tools. MK-U and Keyence vision systems can be linked by connecting them with a single LAN cable, and operated from MK-U touch panel. OCR dictionary has been prepared in advance with specialized fonts, so no further settings are required after installation.

Keyence, https://www.keyence.com/prmku

Pilot 6 AOI software reportedly has easy operating steps, from data import to adjustment and improvement of test programs. Is combined with 3D presentation of components and test programs for visualization of individual steps. Includes inspection from different angles for IC pins and virtual programming. Test functions and library entries are extendable on a modular basis. Has integrated SmartGuide for test program generation and touch screen. Is available for AdvancedLine, BasicLine, THT-Line and TurboLine AOI systems.

Goepel electronic, www.goepel.com