WXD 2 is a two-channel, 255W soldering and desoldering station. Features desoldering tool with 120W of power, a 35-sec. heat-up time, replacement filter cartridge and nozzles with extended shafts. Standby mode monitors motion sensor and automatically sets pencil to lower temperature when not in use. Nozzles have extended thermal transfer shaft that prevents suction tube from sticking. Has standard power-sharing feature. Preheating plate or solder fume extraction unit can be connected.

Weller, http://www.apexhandtools.com/weller 

PNA-X network analyzer now has source-corrected noise-figure measurement capability of 43.5 and 50GHz. Provides a single-connection, multiple-measurement capability for R&D and manufacturing engineers developing and testing low-noise transistors, amplifiers, frequency converters and transmit/receive modules. The 50GHz noise hardware features a built-in low-noise receiver and impedance tuner. Network analyzers combine S-parameter vector-error correction and an impedance tuner to remove the effects of imperfect system source match.

Agilent Technologies, www.agilent.com 

HP-520SPI is closed-loop solder paste inspection system that provides real-time measurement and control of solder paste. Automatically adjusts squeegee pressure and speed, initiates screen cleaning sequence, and stops production if a PCB cannot be brought into programmed specification. Three-stage automatic conveyor buffers printed circuit boards on entrance and exit. Features edge clamping; programmable control of squeegee pressure during print stroke; servo-controlled support table.

SJ Inno Tech, www.sjinnotech.com

Thermoset UR-288 urethane encapsulant cures at room temperature to produce a flame-retardant, semi-flexible material. Exhibits low shrinkage and stress on components as it cures, and maintains a low viscosity that reportedly achieves complete, void-free encapsulation. Suitable for curing at room temperature. Produces low exothermic heat rise during cure.

Lord Corp., lord.com/electronicmaterials