AXI5100c is a fully automated, inline x-ray component counter capable of counting 03015s, as well as (4) 7" or (1) 15" reels of various thicknesses. Can also count components in ESD bags, storage sticks, and trays. Handles loading and unloading of components using conveyors, loaders/unloaders, and robots.

Scienscope, www.scienscope.com

Z:LEX YSM20W surface mount machine can handle printed circuit boards up to 810 x 742mm. Is a dual-lane machine with 2 x 356mm board width. The “1 head solution” reportedly does not require head replacement. Is a wide-body version of Z:LEX YSM20 universal modular. Is for automotive, industrial, medical, power devices, and LED lighting industries.

Yamaha Motor IM, www.yamaha-motor-im.eu

FPC is a non-flammable fluorinated polymer conformal coating that includes a UV trace. Reportedly provides high levels of liquid repellence to printed circuit boards or other electronic devices. Once dried, it has a low film strength. Is RoHS-2 and REACH compliant. Temp. range is -40 to 200°C. Dries at 20°C in one to five minutes.

Electrolube, www.electrolube.com

StripFeeder Precision Plate allows customers to run high-capacity lanes of micro-components, such as 0201s, 01005s and 03015s in 4mm or 8mm tape (paper or emboss), on a single plate. Features machined lanes based on industry tape standards to hold tape in place during pick-and-place. With additional support underneath tape, microscopic components do not see violent movement. Ball detents located on one end of the rail hold the tape in place by the sprocket hole for part registration and repeatable pick-and-place applications. Is custom made with stock sizes available in common JEDEC and OEM tray sizes. Is designed to run all 8mm lanes, all 4mm lanes, or a combination of the two. Is compatible with most SMT equipment.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

FX-942UV automated optical inspection (ACI) system inspects conformal coatings for quality, consistency and thickness under UV lighting with the use of proprietary inspection algorithms.

Aqua Rose aqueous batch cleaner/tester is designed to combine operation of precision cleaning of electronic modules and ionic cleanliness verification in one automatic step. Cleanliness measuring algorithm uses resistance of solvent extract test methodology laid out in IPC TM-650. Every batch cleaned can be programmed with an automatic Rose test of 1 to 10 min., following the final DI rinse and before the drying operation. Features include stainless cabinet and process chamber, viewing window and lighted process chamber, touch screen operation and programming, password protection, high energy cleaning and rinsing jets, rinse purity pass/fail and built-in process data logging to USB. Comes with newly designed dryer with three rotating drying manifolds. Is based on AquaTherm batch cleaner design.

Austin American Technology, http://www.aat-corp.com/aqua-rose-batch-cleaners

StripFeeder Lightweight Rails reduce carrier tray weight by 40-50%. Are available in 0.25" (6mm), 0.50" (12mm), 0.75" (19mm), and 1.125" (28mm) pocket depths. Align with pin locaters and lock down with magnets. Feature mechanical lock-spring to hold tape in place by the sprocket hole for part registration and repeatable pick-and-place applications. Hold components securely in the machined tracks. Can remove rails to accommodate larger components up to 120mm tape width.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com  

Feeder Repair Kits for Mydata Agilis feeders include a precision machined aluminum side cover plate with preinstalled cover tape plow, a new spring, and matching screws for reassembly. Are said to provide higher durability combined with cost savings and reduced waste. Can be installed by customer. Repairs feeders with broken finger tabs. All components are precision-machined replacements for original parts. Available for 3.7, 4.0, 4.7, and 5.4 Agilis feeders.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

EMS 618-116 low-temperature cure one-part conductive adhesive is designed to cure in 30 min, at 100°C or rapidly at elevated temperatures. Is said to form high-strength, high-reliability conductive interconnects. Is for circuits assembly applications.

Engineered Material Systems, www.emsadhesives.com

Reconfigurable mini probe station model W4.0 x L6.5 is used to test a chip or small printed circuit board that can’t wait for local lab probe station availability. Has footprint of 22" x 9" x 8" and can be used at the desk or a lab. Weighs 9lbs. Is fully manual with 4" x 6.5" test plate with vacuum holes and wide probe holder plates on each positioner with multiple holes for probe mounting. Both positioners can slide back and forth in the X and Y directions and can be moved toward the DUT at the angle. Height positioning is accomplished via digital micrometers, and each positioner can be locked independently. Magnetic plates attach to normal probe mounting holes to allow additional magnetic x-y-z positioners with fine adjustment; probe arms are adjustable in the x, y, z and theta axes.

D-Coax, www.D-COAX.com

Parallel Functional Test reportedly reduces panel testing to the time of a single board and reduces or eliminates end-of-line functional test steps. Combined with ICT and MultiWriter1 flash programming, is reportedly a one-stop, all-in-one parallel solution for high-volume small boards. Overall test time for an 8-up panel of control boards is reportedly 5x faster than traditional one-up testing. Board has ICT time of 3 sec., flash programming time of 15 sec., and functional testing of 20 sec. MultiWriter flash programming technology allows programming and verification of each of eight boards simultaneously.

CheckSum, checksum.com

UV15X-6NM-2 one-component UV-curable urethane acrylate is for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation. Moderate viscosity, with an elongation exceeding 200%. Withstands rigorous thermal cycling and mechanical shocks. Serviceable over temperature range of -80° to +250°F. Good chemical resistance, especially to water, cleaning agents and oils. Refractive index of 1.50, is optically clear and has non-yellowing properties. Cures readily in 10 to 30 sec. when exposed to UV light. Is not oxygen inhibited. Cures can be obtained in sections approaching 0.25" thick. Bonds to glass, plastics including polycarbonates and acrylics, composites, metals and many types of rubbers. Can be purchased in 3 to 60cc syringe applicators.

Master Bond, masterbond.com