QX-870 laser barcode scanner comes with intelligent sweeping raster scanner, for reading multiple 1-D and stacked 2-D barcodes, in
varying locations, even when small, poorly printed, or damaged. Has four M12 connectors for direct connection of power, trigger, I/O, and multiple ports for utmost connectivity and flexibility. For tracking, tracing and controlling barcode applications in almost any manufacturing automation environment. Multiple units can be “chained” together using a singular cable per unit.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

The EM Eye Meter universal test and measurement platform provides three devices in one unit. Consists of a base unit and three separate sensors for electromagnetic interference, radio frequency and electrostatic discharge detection. Instantly displays information on its color touch screen and logs data on an SD card. The handheld size reportedly provides portability and permits checking of control plans more often. ESD sensor identifies steps in the process where ESD events occur; verifies ESD control methods are functioning as designed. Contains an ESD event counter that tracks the number of events above the set threshold and records discharge strength so immediate adjustments can be made. Detects and measures transient signals, minimizing interference with normal operation of sensitive equipment. RF sensor detects receptions of transmitted signals. For use in PCBs, hard disk drives, defense and aerospace, medical equipment and semiconductors.

3M Electronic Solutions Division, www.3mstatic.com

Multicore LF700 lead-free, halide-free solder paste is said to reduce voiding in BGA solder joints, deliver high tack force and offers long printer abandon times of up to 4 hrs., even when printed on 0.4 mm CSP apertures. Is said to be solderable over a range of reflow profiles in both air and nitrogen and effective on several surface finishes including NiAu, immersion tin, immersion silver and OSP copper. 

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics

MINI Hawk imager reads 2D direct part marks (DPM) in any application. Leverages decoding technology from general machine vision applications and is packaged in a miniaturized platform for a compact, fully integrated imager. Mounts into robotic applications. Comes in high speed and high resolution configurations. Reportedly can consistently read damaged or distorted symbols. Automatically adjusts focal distance and sets internal parameters for optimized symbol reading.

Microscan, www.microscan.com