SDR custom size desiccant drying and storage rooms control and trace moisture sensitive components, boards and assemblies. Modular enclosures accommodate feeder trolleys, WIP carts and PCB racks. Employ energy-efficient, dual wall insulated steel construction; enable rapid, oxidation-free drying at 40°-60°C and safe storage per J-STD-033C. U5000 Series Dry Unit is said to deliver 0.5% RH and closed-loop regeneration that responds to the atmosphere in the cabinet. Relevant process data are obtained with use of a 0.8% digital sensor. Data can be logged directly through RS232 with available software links.

Super Dry, www.totech.eu.com
 

Siplace Di-Series placement machines include digital vision systems, single and dual conveyors and multi-language station software. Available with one, two and four gantries. Siplace D1i, Siplace D2i and Siplace D4i place components down to 01005s. Include S-feeders. Component cameras have high-resolution; changeover tables are newly developed. Can accommodate three flexible head types: the 12-nozzle collect and place head, the 6-nozzle collect and place head, and the TwinHead.

ASM Assembly Systems, www.siplace.com 

Tin-bismuth-silver solder paste for SMT assembly has silver content of >1% for improved mechanical reliability and thermal cycling. Melting point is around 139°C. Offers good soldering yield for temperature-sensitive components, shorter reflow cycle times and reduces energy.

Inventec, www.inventec.dehon.com

Scorpion high-speed jetter has piezo jetting valves that enable jetting with speeds of up to 800Hz. Fluid box is less than 150nl. No tubing to connect fluid to jet valve. Can be equipped with up to four valves or pumps, including jet valves, Archimedian screw valves, time pressure valves and slider valves. eDIS software offers context-sensitive help; CAD import is supported. Includes library of best known parameters for common fluids.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com