Adjust-A-Vac Elite is for handling thin substrates, wafers, and MEMS devices. Vacuum tweezer adjusts vacuum level from below atmospheric pressure up to 10" of mercury. Integrated 10-segment bar graph display shows vacuum level present during handling operations. Features replaceable inlet filter. Kits come in 110V or 220V operation.

Virtual Industries, www.virtual-ii.com

Zero-fault production line is designed for selective soldering of through-hole components. Incorporates selective mini-wave soldering process, automated optical inspection of solder joints, a verify workstation for verification and classification of detected faults, as well as an automated rework soldering process. Intelligent handling units automatically allocate the assemblies to the next work station.  Modules are linked with bidirectional data transfer. Process and machine data are recorded, analyzed and documented. Plasma process can be used to deposit flux powder. Dual soldering unit allows independent temperature settings for solder and an automotive-compliant separation of different solder materials.

Seho Systems, www.seho.de

GBRS inline bottom router is designed to depanelize printed circuit board assemblies into individual assemblies without the need for PCB-specific fixtures. PCB is received in incoming conveyor and moves to a gripper station, which handles the PCB. Cutting spindle is positioned beneath PCB to route it. After routing, PCB is picked and placed on outgoing conveyor, while the frame is dropped into waste conveyor. Uses Move, Teach, & Cut control software and has new graphical user interface. Routing capabilities: non-routing speed of 1000mm/sec, repeatability of +/- 0.1mm and cutting speed of 100mm/sec max.

Getech, www.getecha.com

K Series3D AOI reportedly delivers accurate all-around defect coverage, including lifted components, lifted leads, tombstones, etc., for components up to 25mm in height. Couples telecentric 2D images with dual-camera blue-laser-based 3D profiles. Inspects pre- and post-reflow. Is available as an upgrade to 5K, 7K and 9K systems.

Vi Technology, www.vitechnology.com

LMWS laser marking workstation, for benchtop operation, features a Class 1 industrial design with improved functionality. Easily configurable, requiring minimal workspace, for low-volume production and R&D environments in automotive, medical, aerospace, electronic components, and battery industries. For marking metals, ceramics and many plastics, and with cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities. Powered by a 10-50W LMF fiber laser marker; same graphic user interface as other models. Separable from the base LMF, yet designed to function as one unit. Motorized Z axis and rotary stage for easy adjustment of part and focus. Spring-loaded manual door opens for 180 degree access to parts and tooling. Large viewing window for visual process monitoring. Comes with F 100, 160 and 254 lenses for marking various parts and sizes. Fume extraction port with flexible tubing for adjustment to different parts.

Amada Miyachi America, www.amadamiyachi.com

SWF LL S151 laser soldering machine comes with controlled wire feed, 100W diode laser and has a wavelength of 980nm ±10nm. Wire and wire slip use monitored via a rotary encoder control wheel. Wire roll holder is aligned so wire roll positions and roll diameters can be set. Work angle can be selected. Controlled wire feed regulates or stops wire feed when it encounters a resistance or impacts with a specific force, and avoids wire kinking by adjusting for component and handling tolerances. Air cooled. Temperature can be controlled in real time. Can preset temp. curve or pure laser power. Includes process camera for setup. Records operating data. For inline and standalone use.

Eutect, www.eutect.de/home.html?L=1

EP17HT-100 is a single-part epoxy designed to cure in 60-90 min. at 200-220°F. Formulated for potting, encapsulation, bonding and sealing applications. Cures can be accelerated at higher temperatures. Is a moderate viscosity compound that can be cast in sections up to a 0.5" thick. Is not premixed and frozen. Reportedly has an unlimited working life at room temp. Offers volume resistivity of >1015 ohm-cm. Bonds well to metals, composites, ceramics, glass and many plastics. Exhibits a tensile lap shear strength exceeding 2,700 psi at ambient temp. after being post-cured for several hours at 350-400°F. Has thermal conductivity of 4-5 BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F). Service temp. range -100°F to +500°F.

Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

CalcuQuote now reads and shares inventory master data with Manex through an application programming interface. Automatically ties bills of material (BoM) to their corresponding Manex part number, for easy viewing of part description, alternate part suggestions, Manex part number, standard cost, target price, part classification, and more.

VisionPDM, www.calcuquote.com

PF608-PI-21 (SnAg4.0Cu0.5/x) and PF606-P-BS1 (SnAg3.0Cu0.5/x) bumping solder pastes are designed to decrease voids in wafer bumping. Are said to offer excellent stencil printing transfer rates and void rates of <10%.

Shenmao America, www.shenmao.com

XF-784, a 1 mil matte antistatic, barcode tracking label material, is said to enhance print receptivity and the capability to withstand harsh fluxes and cleaning chemistry found in PCB manufacturing. Shows improved performance over the gloss coatings when exposed to a non-reflow environment prior to cleaning. Reduce charge generated on adhesive when label is removed from liner. Provides peel voltages of less than 100V per inch square. Designed to prevent significant charge buildup on the label surface, which can result in a static discharge event. Label surface resistance between 1.0 x 108 and 1.0 x 1011 ohms.

Polyonics, polyonics.com

TR7007QI stop-and-go SPI system is designed for accuracy. Is built on 3D projection technology. Automatically optimizes inspection route. SmartWarp system compensates for board warpage during inspection. Provides the choice of quad/dual projector inspection. Includes shadow-free quad/dual digital fringe projectors and 100% solder paste defect coverage, including low bridges.

Test Research Inc., http://www.tri.com.tw/en/index.html

Permalex-Pro R series is a reinforced blade assembly for continuous operation for high-volume SMT printing. Adapts a steel rod to the non-printing edge of the squeegee, to aid handling and assembly. Improves straightness and durability of squeegee during installation and operation.

Transition Automation, www.transitionautomation.com