RX-6R/RX-6B high-Speed compact modular mounter is built on the same platform as RX-6. Has a width of 1.25m. New head design results in increased placement speed over the previous model. Replaceable heads allow user to configure a production line best suited to current requirements.

Juki Automation Systems, www.jukiamericas.com

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Self-Supporting Sponge Connectors provide low-force connection of LCD displays to printed circuit boards. Are said to reduce PCB bowing due to minimal force required for full electrical contact. Designed for high-vibration environments and hand-held devices. Made from economical, electrically conductive Zebra core supported by low-compression force silicone sponge on either one or two sides. Soft supports create a larger base width and eliminate need to install a separate holder. Come in a large selection of widths to accommodate LCDs with a minimum glass lip overhang of 0.060"/1.5 mm.

Fujipoly, www.fujipoly.com

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781Mini Series low volume, low pressure spray valve reportedly directs nozzle air pressure with greater accuracy for improved spray pattern uniformity and edge definition. Precision spray control makes it ideal for applications of low-to-medium viscosity fluids. Reportedly has a 60% smaller form factor than conventional spray valves. Dispenses fluids in tighter spaces and onto smaller, more complex surfaces, with area coverage as small as 1mm wide. Includes a quick release clasp and 360° rotational fluid body.

Nordson EFD, www.nordsonefd.com

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SN100CV P506 D4 lead-free, no-clean solder paste enables thermally stable solder joints after thermal cycling. Gains its strength from solute atoms in the tin matrix of the joint. Survives long-term storage at room temperature. Meets requirements of reflow soldering processes.

Nihon Superior Co., www.nihonsuperior.co.jp/english

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Spider jet dispenser features dispensing capability up to 150,000 dots/hr. (with piezo jet valve) and accommodates boards up to 406 x 305mm. Provides laser height mapping; offers compensation for substrate warp/3D applications. Has two valves. Requires 1m² of production floor space. Places dots within 50µm @ 3σ at full speed. Includes three jet speed options. Jet valve: 150,000 dots/hr.; pneumatic jet valve: 80,000 dots/hr.; time/pressure valve: 28,000 dots/hr.; Archimedean screw: 24,000 dots/hr.

Essemtec, www.essemtec-usa.com

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Master Bond EP21TDCN-LO is an electrically conductive two-component adhesive/sealant effective for grounding, shielding and static dissipation applications. Is capable of withstanding rigorous thermal cycling, mechanical vibration and shock. Passes ASTM E595 tests for NASA low outgassing. Features a nickel filler. Has a volume resistivity of 5-10 ohm-cm and a thermal conductivity of 11 BTU•in/ft²•hr•°F [1.59 W/(m·K)]. Bonds well to metals, composites, ceramics and many plastics. Has tensile lap shear, tensile and T-peel strength of 1,400-1,600 psi, 3,000-4,000 psi and 15-20 pli, respectively. Resists exposure fuels, oils, organic solvents and water. Optimum cure is overnight at room temperature, followed by two to three hours at 150-200°F. Is serviceable from -100°F to +275°F. Is available for use in ½ pint, pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon container kits. Has a shelf life of six months at ambient temperatures in original, unopened containers.

Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

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The touch-up kit is a no-clean, lead-free material set featuring Alpha paste, tacky flux, cored wire and wave soldering flux. Products in combination offer reliability based on SIR Combo testing. Combinations were tested to IPC TM650 2.6.3.7/J-STD 004B with the conditions as 40°C at 90% RH with 12.5 volt bias applied every 20 min.

Alpha Assembly Solutions, www.AlphaAssembly.com  

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PanaCIM Maintenance controls the lifecycle of a manufacturing asset. Provides real-time asset communication to help manufacturers verify, modify, and predict an asset’s maintenance needs. Automatically schedules asset maintenance using predictive data and real-time inputs. Provides variable-based planning by time, usage, and urgency. Records data points such as resource availability and skill level, spare parts, schedules, and procedures. Includes certification and completion tracking. Online manuals, checklists, and certifications help ease deployment, while paperless documentation can automatically link with maintenance orders. Integrates with other platforms such as PanaCIM, machinery, and power tools. Offers framework to add ability to monitor, evaluate, track, and control a manufacturer’s costs. Features include labor tracking, myriad reporting, knowledge base, and automated audit functions.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, www.panasonicfa.com

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MultiCam inline AOI system is based on the multi-camera image acquisition module MultiEyeS. Provides placement inspection of THT components with a test speed of up to 300 cm²/s. Camera module consists of multiple cameras arranged in a matrix-like configuration with a combined resolution of 120mp. Images, captured in parallel, are merged together with an application-optimized stitching algorithm; no x/y axis movement of the camera head is necessary. Has a footprint of 660mm x 760mm and an inspection area of 490mm x 390mm. Can be operated with Pilot AOI system software.

Goepel electronic, www.goepel.com

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EA6000 spectrometer is for precision microanalysis and mapping analysis. Dual CCD camera system allows precise positioning of large sample while a laser-based collision protection system secures navigation over the sample. Flexible excitation conditions and SDD detector provide fast point analyses and element distribution mappings. Predefined sample points can be measured and evaluated in an automated way. For localized failure analysis on PCB. Elemental range: Na (Z = 11) … U (Z = 92) / detection limit ppm range. Chamber size is 580 x 450 x 150mm.

Hitachi Hi-Technologies, hitachi-hightech.com

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Graco UniXact is an automated precision dispenser that provides a single source for motion, fluid dispense, and process monitoring for thermal interface management applications. Is designed to handle TIM materials that are highly viscous and abrasive. Features 1 gal. Dynamite Pump and rod-positive displacement valves.

Graco Advanced Fluid Dispense, www.Graco.com/UniXact

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FH58 flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector supports USB 3.0, Embedded DisplayPort v. 1.3 and MIPI D-PHY v. 1.1 standards. Features a backflip-style actuator that uses a dual-sided FPC. Provides high retention forces and reliability required in consumer, medical, point-of-sale and other portable electronic applications. Has a 0.2mm pitch, mounted depth of 3.1mm, and height of 0.9mm. Weighs 0.046g. Incorporates metal lock mechanism, which allows for horizontal FPC insertion/withdrawal, and produces a clear tactile click. Tab lock holds FPC in place until actuator is locked. Dual-sided contact design employs a bottom contact spring. Delivers retention force of 15N for top contact and 14.5N for bottom contact. Is available in 31, 35, 41 and 51 positions.

Hirose, www.hirose.com/us

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