Wave Glide squeegee blade is said to custom-fit to any blade holder on the market using slots, not holes, eliminating the need to completely dissemble the blade holder when the blade needs replacement.  Integrated Paste Containment Wing reportedly requires no setup or operator involvement, virtually eliminating paste tram-lines or paste seeping out behind the guides. Easy to clean, with no nooks or crannies.

Lu-Con Technologies, www.lu-con.com

GT32 Series high-speed 1.5mm pitch connector employs pin-in-hole intrusive reflow method to improve PCB retention force and enable a one-time reflow process with other SMT components. Features positive locking structure that prevents partial locking, incomplete engagement and accidental disengagement. Offers enhanced EMI shielding and low near-end crosstalk. Supports LVDS, USB3.0 and HDMI 1.4a Type E, and comes in several versions including a 4-position model with transmission speeds up to 3Gbps/pair, a 10-position version with transmission speeds up to 5Gbps/pair, and a 19-position model with transmission speeds up to 2Gbps/pair. Resists vibration, physical and thermal shock (1000 cycles from -40° to +85°C), sulfur dioxide and heat up to 105°C. Lock strength 98 N. RoHS and ELV compliant. Rated voltage 30V AC, rated current of 1A, contact resistance 30m ohms maximum (shielded), and insulation resistance 100M ohms minimum at 500V DC.

Hirose, www.hirose.com/us

NPM-D3 multifunctional SMT placement machine features interchangeable, plug-and-play placement heads and integrates solder paste inspection (SPI), adhesive dispense (ADH), and post-placement inspection (AOI). Has a single-unit camera for alignment, thickness and coplanarity. Offers 3D multi-recognition, board warp detection, adaptive process control and auto board support. Flexible placement heads support a part range of 03015mm passives to 6" long connectors up to 28mm tall. Area placement rate 26,300cph per sq. m. Dual lane configuration, or converts to single-lane for boards up to 650 x 510mm (25 x 20").

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

NPM-D3 multifunctional SMT placement machine features interchangeable, plug-and-play placement heads and integrates solder paste inspection (SPI), adhesive dispense (ADH), and post-placement inspection (AOI). Has a single-unit camera for alignment, thickness and coplanarity. Offers 3D multi-recognition, board warp detection, adaptive process control and auto board support. Flexible placement heads support a part range of 03015mm passives to 6" long connectors up to 28mm tall. Area placement rate 26,300cph per sq. m. Dual lane configuration, or converts to single-lane for boards up to 650 x 510mm (25 x 20").

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

LCR-58 Tweezer LCR meter features basic accuracy of 1-3%, resistance, capacitance and inductance; ESR; DCR; diode test; data hold; auto select mode; manually selectable frequency; manual or auto range. 

Pro-57 Tweezer digital multimeter features resistance, capacitance, continuity, diode test, data hold and auto select mode.

Global Specialties, http://www.globalspecialties.com/test-equipment/digital-multimeter/item/789-lcr-58.html

Apshen Stencil Foil System permits any custom stencils to be used in DEK VectorGuard stencil frames. Adapter system accepts existing foils, or foils manufactured by third-party vendors. Aluminum cover and injection molded base fit onto the edge of stencil foils, and are said to provide the same tensioning and reliability as foils produced by VectorGuard. Is quick to attach and make a solid connection for the life of the stencil. Come in range of anodized colors.

 Quick Tensioning Systems, www.qtsframe.com

Primera LP130 laser markable labels are for high-temperature and harsh environments. Available in UL approved XF-537 for printed circuit board applications, and GMW14573/GM6121M tested XF-670 for low surface energy applications. Can be ablated and cut by a wide variety of low power CO2, YAG, fiber and UV lasers to produce high contrast linear and 2-D barcodes and alpha-numeric characters. Are designed to be used on desktops and workbenches. Contain a high-power fiber-coupled laser module. Are for automotive, aerospace, IUID, PCB and UDI applications.

Polyonics, www.polyonics.com

RP Series robotic dispenser with optional vision-guided system performs pattern recognition and edge/hole detection for simpler setup and fixturing. Robot takes a picture of the part, performs necessary offsets, and adjusts its program for precise dispensing and part placement. Comes in several configurations. Meet FDA and clean room specifications.

Dispense Works, www.dispenseworks.com

Xi3400 automated x-ray inspection system inspects solder joints and other hidden features found in electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, and packaged semiconductors. Includes inline or offline operation. Monitors process information in real-time. Uses digital tomosynthesis technology to acquire multiple images in different slice heights in one inspection cycle. Images can discriminate between components on the top and bottom slices of double-sided boards for automated inspection.

Nordson Dage, www.nordsondage.com

Publish 3D for Quality Control software application contain clear illustrations of products, components and subassemblies combined with technical specifications, notes and care points that can be configured to auto-populate from databases and PLM systems.  Allows publishing of media rich documents with embedded 3D CAD models that. Tablet or PC friendly. Aids QC initiative development and communication. Can be tailored to suit specific requirements. Can hold QC instructions, engineering data, 3D CAD models, cost of quality information, SPC data, technical specifications, briefing notes and any information held in a folder or in a database. Interactive 3D data can be published directly from native CAD data held on PLM systems without CAD operator assistance. 

Theorem Solutions, www.theorem.com/dm/3dpdf-quality-stq.htm

i-Con Nano 80W industrial soldering station has a footprint of 145 x 80mm (5.7 x 3.1). Is ESD-safe. Uses 30g i-Tool soldering iron with 40 different tips i-Tip series 102 available. Reported 9 sec. heat-up time . Features sensor detection and temperature control of soldering tip, independent exchange of heating elements, and longlife tips. Standby and sleep functions. LCD display. Safe and simple configuration of three fixed temperatures, standby and other parameters also can be performed using a microSD card and PC software. 

Kurtz Ersa North America, www.ersa.com

Ecosonic conformal coating is powered by Nano-VpCI. Combines moisture intrusion prevention and corrosion resistance with vapor phase corrosion inhibitor technology. Contains optical identifier visible with UV light. Reportedly extends performance of new and repaired electronic assemblies, especially those under adverse corrosion conditions such as high heat, chemicals, salt spray, moisture and atmospheric humidity.

Cortec, www.cortecvci.com