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

TF series Teflon lined tips are for low viscosity fluids and Cyanoacrylates (super glue) material. Reportedly resists Cyanoacrylate clogging and prevents substrate. Features a double helix Polypropylene color hub and a rigid Teflon crimped lining that projects approximately 1/8" from the inside of a stainless steel tube. Are compatible with a range of fluids and composed of silicone-free materials. Are rated industrial grade safe up to 100 psi and are conveniently available in both bulk quantity and packs of 50 pieces.

Techcon Systems, www.techconsystems.com

The Precisioncoat spray and dispense system now has programmable tilt and rotate, needle calibration and a vision system. The programmable tilt and rotate functionality provides 5 axes to coat alongside and underneath components. Is said to have precise movement along the x, y and z axes; offers programmable tilt up to ± 60° and 360° rotation in 1° increments. Needle calibration is designed to verify the needle is in the correct position. If the needle is offset, the program will adjust accordingly. Uses fiducial or pattern recognition to identify the location of the board to be coated.

Specialty Coating Systems, www.scscoatings.com