Insite B benchtop AOI for post-placement inspection features a compact optical head, capable of supporting up to five high-speed, high-res color cameras. Cameras are connected to the computer without any frame grabber. Cameras come in 5 or 10 MP. Illumination is provided by a controller with 16 individual LEDs. Software enables fast programming through a task-oriented interface.

Orpro Vision, www.orprovision.com

Inert Wave Soldering technology is said to reduce manufacturing and material costs, including nitrogen flow rates; significantly increase soldering joint quality; and enable Pb-free soldering. Reportedly reduces key defects by 90% and dross formation by 96% in production.

Air Products, www.airproducts.com/electronics_assembly

SLM120 high-speed LED mounter reportedly increases speed, efficiency and throughput by means of an adaptive head design; can simultaneously pick up multiple LEDs from a single feeder, regardless of LED size or tape pocket pitch. Can place LED packages from one feeder in excess of 28,000 cph on printed circuit boards up to 1200mm in length.  Has a dual-gantry design and single-side operation.

Samsung Techwin Co. Ltd., www.samsung-smt.com    

Mydata Midas C24 MicroMelf nozzles are for OD 1mm MELF components. Feature a tool tip radius of 0.5mm and a tool tip diameter of 2mm. Replacement nozzle tips come in packs of three. Are compatible with the following machine types: TP9-1, TP9-2, TP9-3, TP9-4, TP11, TP12, TP18, MY9, MY12, MY15, MY19 and MY100 (SX/DX). Replacement tooling nozzles include Standard Midas nozzles (A12, A13, B12, C14, A24S, etc.), Custom Midas nozzles (B34 Melf, Grippers, LED Nozzles, etc.), Hydra nozzles (H01, H02, H03, etc.) and other spare consumables (filters, grease, feeder parts, spare tips, etc.).

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com