WaveShuttle Selective provides a standalone setup and verification tool for the selective soldering process. Captures pre-heat temperature profiles from the left and right side of the conveyor, in addition to solder temperature. AutoSeeker II now optimizes any reflow process in seconds. AUTOSeeker software has been updated; is a reflow recipe search tool. Parameter Match Value scores how well each process parameter matches the optimum value, allowing different solutions to be compared graphically using Process Checker Charts.

Solderstar Ltd., www.solderstar.eu

Interchangeable cup nozzles are for Universal Instruments’ Flexjet 2/3/inline 7 (7 spindle) equipment. Can purchase one nozzle base with multiple tips; can be changed out to accommodate an array of components with a single tool. Consist of the following selections:  H012/H055 replaceable tip nozzle with 2 and 3.5mm cups and H013/H056 replaceable tip nozzle with 5, 6 and 8mm cups. Every nozzle comes with one cup in each size. Can purchase individual replacement cups as needed. Other cup sizes are available.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

XCT-2000i inline computed tomography system is fully automatic for 100%, nondestructive part inspection. Can be equipped with different x-ray tubes and detectors. Is integrated into production line – including loading and unloading unit; can be adapted to process control and QS system. Cycle time is less than a minute, including part handling. Is equipped with MIPS software. Covers defect inspection of castings (cavities, shrinkage, pores, cracks, and inclusions); also measures forms and structures (wall thickness or distances). 

MatriX Technologies, www.m-xt.com

Tempotac (120-TEM) tacky flux features basic ingredients of a solder paste flux, including various activators. Can withstand higher temperatures and comes in a blue color for inspection purposes. Can be used in rework applications: reballing; repair applications; BGA placement, and bridging. Passes all SIR tests. Residues can be removed using a typical flux-remover.

Balver Zinn/Cobar Group, www.balverzinn.com, www.cobar.com 

VHX-2000 digital microscope incorporates zoom optics with a CCD camera, 17" LCD monitor, light source, controller and analysis/reporting software. Has a magnification range from 0.1x - 5000x; is for macro-scale stereoscopic imaging to analysis of a SEM. Supports bright and dark field, transmitted, polarized, and differential interference observation. Has a color filter wheel; can choose a specific wavelength of light (red, green or blue). Super resolution mode combines blue filter with pixel shift technology. Can be equipped with a motorized XY stage along with motorized Z-axis lens control. Can adjust movement in all three axes by using an included control pad. Image stitching function can be completed with a push of a button to produce up to a 20,000 x 20,000 pixel image that expands the viewing area up to 200 times.

Keyence, www.digitalmicroscope.com/VHX2PR

SI software release 7.45 includes improved component body detection for SOTs, new color ring inspection capability for resistor values, simplified optical character recognition, and solder ball inspection. For color ring inspection, a new analysis process based on color images from 8Mb camera technology is now available. Reportedly ensures fast, reliable color ring inspection for MELF and through-hole components.

Viscom, www.viscom.com 

Renew Eco-Duster and Eco-Freezer are formulated with HFO-1234ze propellant; reportedly have a fraction of the global warming potential of HFC-134a-based products. Are drop-in replacements for HFC-134a equivalents. Are non-flammable, non-ozone depleting, odorless, have low toxicity, and similar velocity and freezing temperature as traditional dusters and freezers. Are compliant with California CARB requirements, REACH and WEEE initiatives. Do not contain RoHS restricted substances, SVHC listed substances, or halides.

Techspray, www.techspray.com

Cognex Explorer control center displays a graphical view of vision systems, ID readers and visualization systems connected to the network. Incorporates maintenance tools for backing up, restoring or cloning systems, and carrying out firmware upgrades. Can display identity, type and status of Ethernet-connected In-Sight vision systems, DataMan ID readers and VisionView display devices on the network; view device settings, including IP addresses, and firmware/software versions; execute firmware updates; backup and restore multiple systems simultaneously; clone systems when adding more systems to the network, and add licenses for VisionView.

Cognex, www.cognex.com/explorer

ePlace 4.0 software is for operating Paraquda and Cobra SMD pick-and-place machines. Uses Windows 7. Has a graphical user-machine interface. Chooses between MS-SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL. Exports data from XML to SQL database and vice versa via a mouse click. User help has been expanded. Components with no visible leads, such as BGAs, now can be shown from bottom-up alternatively. Automatically corrects systematic changes due to temperature drift; recalibrates pick-and-place head during short production breaks. Conveyor system can be altered from left-right to right-left operation with one mouse click. Automatically switches to synchronous mode if required by the length of a PCB.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

Aleader ALD510 automatic optical inspection is programmable on- and offline. Features a 20-micron digital camera, LED lighting, and provides typically fewer than four false calls per 1000 devices tested.

Aleader Vision Technology, www.aoichina.com

StripFeeder modular system is for loading tape-and-reel components onto compact modules for prototyping and high-mix, low-volume applications. Now features removable rails that can be mounted to accommodate an array of tape sizes in the same feeder. Can be adjusted by removing the rails and repositioning them on the base plate at desired width (4mm pitched hole pattern). Rails align with precision pin locaters and lock down with magnets. Hold components securely in machined tracks. Can remove rails to accommodate larger components up to 120mm tape width. Is built to JEDEC-standards and size specifications.

Count On Tools, www.cotinc.com

NexJet system jetting technology contains Genius jet cartridge, a one-piece jet removable without tools. Has built-in memory to store usage data such as number of cycles and cartridge type. Includes software control of jetting process; accommodates both low- and high-viscosity fluids and a range of fluids for applications such as flip chip underfill, chip-scale package, ball grid array, package-on-package underfill, precise coating, and adhesive dispensing. Cartridge dispenses up to 50 million cycles before replacement is necessary, depending on application. Memory stores usage data that is communicated to dispenser; notifies operator when correct cartridge is installed or needs replacement.

Nordson Asymtek, www.nordsonasymtek.com