EP62-1LPSP optically clear epoxy is for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation applications. Has a tensile lap shear strength exceeding 2,000psi. Has a non-critical four-to-one mix ratio by weight and features an open time of 12-24 hrs. at ambient temperatures. Has a thin mixed viscosity of 150-300cps, which can be lowered by adding heat. Low exotherm while curing allows for large encapsulations. Can be cured at temperatures as low as 60-70°C. Faster cures can be achieved at 125°C. Featuring a glass transition temperature of greater than 125°C, it is thermally stable and is serviceable over the temperature range of -60°F to +400°F. Is a reliable electrical insulator and has a volume resistivity over 1014ohm-cm.

Master Bond, www.masterbond.com

535-11M-3 UV-cured epoxy is a low stress, lower glass transition temperature version of 535-10M-1. Is  nonconductive and said to cure rapidly when exposed to high-intensity UV light. Is low outgassing, flexible, and high strength. Contains no antimony. 

Engineered Material Systems, www.conductives.com

Hotflow 3/20 is based on Multijet Ersa heating technology.  Has dual, triple and quad track options. Reportedly can increase throughput by as much as 400% without increasing floor space. Tracks run at own set speed and own printed circuit board width.

Ersa, www.ersa.com

Smartflow 2020 selective soldering system requires less than 3m² of space. Uses same selective soldering technology as Versaflow. Has universal pallet fastening. Can handle printed circuit board sizes up to 508mm x 508mm.

Ersa, www.ersa.com  

Lynx bridges the gap between Pantera X-plus and Paraquda SMT placers. Is suited for high-mix SMT production.  Includes 180 feeder lanes on 0.85 sq. m. Can place 0201 components.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

AKS Stencil Cleaner provides microscopic, ultrasonic removal of solder paste and post-solder flux buildup. All-in-one cleaning All “workstations” included in one compact unit, minimizing required floorspace. Easy load and unload. profile, top-centric design requires no or minimal bending. Entire system moves easily on sturdy wheels. Closed-loop filtration system.  Dimensions: 40.75" by 33.5" by 36.5" high. Stainless steel tank and lift-off covers.

Aqua Klean Systems, aquaklean.com/stencil_cleaner.php

Precisioncoat V has conformal coating and dispense valves that move smoothly along the three axis system, with an option to add fully programmable fourth and fifth axes for tilt and rotation capabilities. Multi-valve technology applies dots, lines, fills, glob tops and spray coat areas. Smaller footprint than predecessors.

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), www.SCSequip.com

V810 S2 EX 3D inline AXI inspects boards up to 482mm x 609mm. Provides support for boards up to 7mm thick and 4.5kg. Board top clearance is enhanced with 50mm and bottom clearance of 70mm. Inspection area is up to 18.7" x 24". Features an 8-core processor with 128GB of RAM. Simultaneous Efficient Reconstruction Technique and a 64bit imaging processor architecture combine Predictive Slice Height into a single scanning path. Phase Shift Profilometry 2 (PSP 2) reportedly boosts projection and image acquisition speed up to 10x faster using in-house proprietary projector.

ViTrox, www.vitrox.com

VC F series intelligent board cameras are designed for use in intelligent transportation systems. Are suitable for quality inspection and production control. Are based on a Freescale quad-core processor that provides 4 x 1GHz computing power. Are equipped with programmable GPU; use VC Linux operating system. Feature one or two remote 1/1.8ʺ CMOS sensors connected by a 30mm or 80mm cable. Sensors provide a 1,280 x 1,024 (WVGA) or 1,600 x 1,200 pixel resolution. A 1GBit Ethernet interface enables integration into automation environments. Include two USB interfaces and an HDMI output.

Vision Components, www.vision-components.com

SQ3000 3D automated optical inspection maximizes features multiview 3D sensors for fast inspection. Incorporates Multi-Reflection Suppression technology (MRS) and 3D algorithms for microscopic image quality at production speeds. Easy-to-use, intuitive interface with touch control facilitates minimal training and operator interaction. MRS technology is said to inhibit reflections that can distort data, especially on shiny components, enabling precise 3D representation while the architecturally superior sensor design captures and transmits data simultaneously and in parallel.

CyberOptics, www.cyberoptics.com

StripFeeder Mini is for loading tape-and-reel components onto compact modules for prototyping and high-mix, low-volume applications. Features same design as original StripFeeder, but is 134mm x 152mm. Is suited for smaller prototype and rework machines, as well as most SMT pick-and-place equipment. Equipped to handle short strips of components, such as 2-4" of tape. Offers increased lane capacity; can run two StripFeeder Minis in the same space as one StripFeeder. Removable rails can be mounted to accommodate array of tape sizes in same feeder. Can be adjusted by removing rails and repositioning them on the base plate (4mm pitched pattern). Rails align with pin locaters and lock down tightly with magnets. Also features mechanical lock-spring to hold the tape in place by the sprocket hole for part registration and pick-and-place applications. Can remove rails to accommodate larger components up to 120mm tape width. Is compatible with most SMT equipment.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

Siplace Material Tower automated storage system for SMT-specific materials management applications comes in two sizes and is fully integrated with Siplace Material Manager software. Is said to provide inventory transparency, and is ideal for kitting areas or for kanban processes directly on the line. “Large” version is 1,560 x 1,070 x 2,500mm and holds up to 932 component reels in widths ranging from 8 to 72mm and diameters ranging from 7" to 15". "Small” version is 1,110 x 1,070 x 2,500mm large and holds up to 612 reels. Issues requested component reels in 10 sec. or less. Requests can also be triggered automatically by Siplace placement machines or software in the kitting area. Links ERP level with all storage, scheduling and production processes on the shop-floor level. 

ASM Pacific Technology SMT Solutions, www.siplace.com