The SP600 automated batch printer comes with a table that can be designed with a standard fixation or a customer-specific substrate holder. Because of shuttle system, any kind of substrate holders reportedly can be used. Enables printing of solder paste onto PCB, conductive glue printing on flex circuits, and special paste application on ceramic on one system. Print table is motorized in four axes (x, y, c and theta); said to allow automatic alignment of the substrate to the stencil. Two vision cameras measure reference structures and calculate offset. Operator can see in real-time which squeegee, stencil or tension frame must be installed. Is said to be ready in less than five minutes for new job. Comes prepared for 29" stencil frames. Substrate holder is designed for single or double-sided PCBs up to 450 x 500 mm. Rubber or metal squeegees with a length of up to 500 mm can be used. Features automatic stencil cleaning (dry, wet, vacuum).

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

vPlan software will be provided to Spectral Response Inc., enabling faster transition from NPI to full production with a reported seamless coverage for all production lines, including Siemens, Fuji, Universal and Panasonic machines. Will help increase overall equipment effectiveness through process automation. Includes new capabilities, such as auto-generation of machine shapes from VPL. Delivers manufacturing process definitions to the production floor, and automatically generates machine-specific libraries on demand.

Valor Computerized Systems Ltd., www.valor.com        

AutoVue v.19.2 is an EDA-centric product offering that addresses specific requirements of PCB design and contract manufacturing. Is for viewing, reviewing and collaborating on EDA files. Includes native viewing, markup and secure real-time collaboration capabilities via the Web for manufacturing documents, PCB layouts, schematics and Office documents. Electro-Mechanical Professional provides format support for EDA, 3D, 2D and Office document types in a single solution; said to bridge the gap between MCAD and EDA. Delivers enhancements and new format support for manufacturing, A/E/C, oil and gas, and plant design communities, including AutoCAD 2008, SmartSketch 4.0 & 5.0, SolidEdge 19, Inventor 2008 and more.