FactoryLogix R3 manufacturing operations management software incorporates an entirely redesigned Logistics module based on the technology framework used for the NPI, Production and Analytics modules. New and enhanced features include materials receiving, processing and labeling; incoming quality control (IQC); stockroom management; material kitting and dispatch; material position tracking; moisture sensitive device (MSD) handling and bake management; production planning; resource scheduling; material reservation; shop floor material handling; workstation material setup validation; offline material setup; material traceability; material level monitoring; part replenishment and re-order.

Aegis Industrial Software, aiscorp.com

SpectorBox AOI systems now include a 5" camera clearance, reportedly enabling single-pass inspection of nearly any assembly. Are optimized for inspection of PTH components to identify defects such as presence/absence, wrong polarity, color, type, and bent pins.  Top clearance of 130mm permits Top-Down SpectorBox to inspect electronics and electromechanical assemblies. Modules can be equipped with eight wide field-of-view side cameras, in addition to a top-view camera on the FWAz optical unit. Include 18.8μ2-pixel capture sensor. Z-Axis adjustable optical head adapts to printed circuit board thickness and automatically compensates for warpage. FWAx model has eight simultaneously operating, multiplexed angular side cameras.  

Marantz Business Electronics, http://model22x.com/english/index.html

MasterSil 930 fluorosilicone is for bonding, sealing and coating. Is a one-part system able to withstand exposure to water, fuels, oils, greases, refrigerants, acids, bases and solvents. Has a paste viscosity and has a tack-free time of 20 to 30 min. Tensile strength 800 to 1,100 psi. Reportedly bonds well to metals, composites, ceramics, glass, rubbers, plastics and other silicones. Hardness rating 30 to 40 Shore A. Is electrically insulative and has a volume resistivity of more than 1014 ohm-cm. Service temperature range is -85° to +450°F. Comes in 80g tubes.

Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

Axium series feeders automatically place labels using existing pick-and-place equipment. Now includes adjustable presentation speed modes and Generic Media Platform label module that enables adjustments for label changeover, for increased flexibility. Combined with auto-apply labels, improves placement accuracy and process speed. Presents label like any other SMT component.

Identco, identco.com