PDXpert PLM 2010 Edition product lifecycle management software offers bill of materials markup, file content indexing, and other productivity enhancements. Markup Wizard modifies multiple BoMs in one workflow; can automatically add, replace and remove components on assemblies. Creates BoM revisions as needed. Discovers and displays all component “where used” instances. Introduces file content searches. Uses Windows Search 4.0 components to index common file formats; search results include files with matching content. Plug-ins for other file formats and for more specialized engineering file formats for CAD files can be installed as needed. Search syntax includes Booleans and wildcards. Converts one document or part type into another; has user-defined rules that prevent assigning duplicate part or document numbers. System WAN performance has improved with more local caching. Other improvements include 64-bit SQL Server and Windows support. Help files, now available online, detail step-by-step procedures for operational and administrative functions.
 
Active Sensing Inc., www.ActiveSensing.com

 

Marantz Inspection Island offers completely automated offline PCB handling. Eliminates need for operators to load and unload PCBs. Serves multiple lines. Fully compatible with Marantz’ Catch process control system. Software permits post-processing of defects. Comes on iSpector 350 and 650 AOI systems

Marantz Business Electronics, www.marantz.com/bus/eu

Nutek, www.nutek-sg.com

BL-1300 ultra-compact Digital Barcode Reader uses parallel digital processors for stable performance of up to 1,300 scans and decodes per sec. Constructed with die-cast magnesium bodies. IP-65-rated readers are resistant to dirt and harsh environments. Provides nearly 100 times the information processing capacity and has a high-speed motor 2.6 times faster than previous models. Aspherical lens doubles the intensity of the received laser reflection. Edge detection process extracts the points of alternation between bars and spaces. Digital compensation makes it possible to read varying narrow/wide bar ratios. 3Hi-digital models can solve typical reading problems experienced with conventional sensors, such as non-uniform line thicknesses, misaligned marking, shiny backgrounds, uneven backgrounds, and reading from a diagonal orientation. Codes can be printed as low as 0.08-mm (0.003"). Test modes can be initiated by using the test switch built into the barcode reader body. The 5-bar LED shows results at a glance.
 
Keyence, www.keyence.com

 

Master Sil 773 is a one-part, low viscosity silicone conformal coating. Said to be tack-free and to cure quickly at ambient temperatures. Maintains low modulus over temperature range of -65° to 200°C. silicone adhesive is ideal for application as a low-stress coating. Is 100% reactive and cures by the moisture mechanism. UV tracer dye is also available. Can be applied by dipping, spraying and brushing. Has volume resistivity of 1 x 1014 ohm-cm, dielectric strength of 25 KV/mm, a dielectric constant of 3.3, 60Hz and dissipation factor of 1 x 10-4.
 
Master Bond, www.masterbond.com