vVision operating software is for all Viscom AOI, AXI and SPI inspection systems. Has been installed on S3088 flex AOI system. Includes an optimizing function with 100% class separation. Displays specific areas of solder joints and components as good or bad (defect images). Slider for threshold value shift now provides an intuitively operated tool for program optimization and reduction of false alarms. Has a graphical interface using a touch screen similar to current models of phones.

Viscom AG, www.viscom.de

The explosion-proof heating and drying oven VFT 60/90 enables heat treatment and drying of materials with any solvents. Fulfills new 94/9/EC requirements for units and protection systems for intended use in explosion-proof areas. Drier is suitable for solvents of temperature classes T1, T2, T3, T4, and of the explosion groups II A and II B. Accurate temperature uniformity in the whole working chamber reportedly ensures reproducible drying results. Features easy-to-operate electronic controller, an interior casing made of stainless steel, and flexible arrangement of wire-mesh shelves by grid rails. Meets requirements of the coating and basic, electrical, electronics and chemical industry.

Vötsch Industrietechnik, www.voetsch.info

StripFeeder Trays are for loading tape-and-reel components onto compact modules for prototyping and high-mix low-volume applications. Now feature reusable adhesive layers on tracks to securely hold down tape-and-reel during the assembly process. Adhesive can be removed and replaced. Are designed for quick loading of tape-and-reel components on existing SMT pick-and-place equipment with fiducial markers for alignment.  Are available for tape ranging from 8mm to 72mm wide with many predesigned configurations and customizable widths and pitches. Are compatible with paper and emboss tape simultaneously, and are ideal for low-volume, high-mix applications and prototyping. Are compatible with any style SMT pick-and-place equipment or JEDEC-style tray feeders.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

Capital Harness MPMT software application models harness designs against production capabilities to create structured bill-of-materials data. Is used to drive enterprise resource management systems. Helps identify what, where and how harnesses and their constituent sub-assemblies should be built. Identifies sub-assemblies common across different harness designs. Is part of Capital tool suite, an electrical system and wire harness design environment for the automotive, aerospace and defense industries.

Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com