Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

ProFlow Evolution enclosed print head adds ProFlow Tx, for alternative process applications, including deposition of enzymes, ink, underfill and glue; and ProFlow Atx, for advanced paste materials. Now able to mix and condition materials and deliver uniform performance control. Updates include the use of industry standard materials syringe packaging, a modified chamber design and direct material loading capability.

DEK, www.dek.com

LTS-QFP is a programmable, automated machine that reconditions QFP and FP component leads for high reliability or RoHS applications. Has robotic part handling device that picks QFPs from a loading platform with a vacuum head. Component is inspected by camera for location. Flux is applied to the leads. Has two solder pots said to eliminate bridging. Is based on the LTS200 platform. Can be programmed to handle transistors, capacitors, diodes, axials, radials, pin grid array, sips, dips, connectors and more.

ACE Production Technologies Inc., www.ace-protech.com

Medalist i1000D in-circuit tester has digital test capabilities. Offers per pin programmability; digital PCF/VCL library-based testing; native boundary scan capabilities; I2C/SPI serial programming; simple, low-cost long-wired test fixture; and a flexible, easy-to-use GUI.

Comes with full native boundary scan test capabilities and VTEP v2.0 Powered vectorless test suite, including Cover-Extend.

Agilent Technologies, www.agilent.com

ESD badge holders are for use with ESD-sensitive components. Have yellow header and ESD protective symbol. RTT is 1 x 10¹⁰Ω; tribocharging is less than 100V. Available in horizontal and vertical formats with or without a clip.

Menda, www.mendapump.com

PanaCIM Enterprise Edition electronics assembly manufacturing execution system software includes nine modules: production analysis, production planning, production monitoring and dispatch, material verification, traceability, material control, product changeover and control, maintenance, and enterprise link. Includes production monitoring and dispatch’s centralized and real-time data monitoring to identify events such as part exhausts, changeovers and process shifts. Dispatches tasks to the necessary labor resources via email, PDA, or visual display; generates reports for analysis of event history by product, operator and equipment.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Co. of America, www.panasonicfa.com

Next Production Modular is a single-platform modular assembly machine with interchangeable, plug-and-play placement heads for nearly any component. Integrates solder paste inspection, adhesive dispense, post-placement inspection and screen-printing capabilities. Both heads of each NPM unit work on both stages. The Dual Screen Printer module performs parallel, simultaneous printing of two unique products. Has area productivity of up to 25,000 cph/m2. Uses features of CM series placement equipment, including intelligent feeders and nozzles with interchangeable head capabilities. Exchange carts reportedly provide virtually zero downtime during changeover.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Co. of America, www.panasonicfa.com/?id=NPM