A new function for PowerSelective compensates product or production-related warpage of assemblies to be processed. During program generation for the mini-wave soldering process, the operator specifies all board areas that are mechanically supported and gives a correct z-level. A reference point is defined. The operator specifies an arbitrary number of points on the soldering side of the assembly. A high-precision laser measuring system determines the distance of the PCB from the previously defined points prior to soldering. These values and the z height of the reference point are the basis for a precise calculation for modeling and illustrating an altitude profile. All points of the soldering program are set off against the modeled value. PCB warpage compensation, with the automatic PCB alignment based on fiducial recognition, guarantees reproducible xyz positioning.

SEHO Systems, www.seho.de

TR518 SII manufacturing defect analyzer includes up to 2,560 analog test points and TestJet technology. Has a 100V high voltage current source. Is backward compatible with TR518. Has Windows 7 system interface design and USB interface.

Test Research Inc., www.tri.com.tw

TR518 SII manufacturing defect analyzer includes up to 2,560 analog test points and TestJet technology. Has a 100V high voltage current source. Is backward compatible with TR518. Has Windows 7 system interface design and USB interface.

Test Research Inc., www.tri.com.tw

M705-SHF Series solder pastes are halogen-free and reflow in air or nitrogen.Halogen  content is less than 900ppm each for Cl, Br and F, and less than 1500ppm in combination. Oxide removal reportedly is equal to or better than conventional products. Exhibits continuous printing process stability.

Senju Metal, www.senju-m.co.jp/en/product/ecosolder/halogenfree/index.html

AV862 AOI system is capable of detecting faults such as absence/presence, OCR, polarity, solder bridging, registration and more.   

ASC International, www.solderpasteinspection.com or www.ascinternational.com 

AV862 AOI system is capable of detecting faults such as absence/presence, OCR, polarity, solder bridging, registration and more.   

ASC International, www.solderpasteinspection.com or www.ascinternational.com 

VisionPro bench-top SPI system assists with proper print setup and the overall task of real-time print quality. Offers flexible multi-sensor configuration.

ASC International, www.solderpasteinspection.com or www.ascinternational.com 

Material Disclosure software tracks chemical ingredients in a supply chain. Is Internet-based and available by subscription. Automates and manages supply chain communication and chemical information collection processes for lifecycle assessment and compliance under global restricted lists. New features include IPC1752 xml schema importer and generator; enhanced supplier contact management tools, and advanced supplier response query tools.

Actio, http://www2.actio.net/e/1432/2011-11-02/L5VOK/320993316

Multicore HF200 is a Pb-free, zero- halogen solder paste for multiple processes, including handheld applications. Is said to be reliable, easy to process, and offers low voiding.

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics

Multicore HF200 is a Pb-free, zero- halogen solder paste for multiple processes, including handheld applications. Is said to be reliable, easy to process, and offers low voiding.

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics

Multicore MF390HR halogen-free, no-clean flux is said to offer high activity for wave soldering. Reportedly has good through-hole penetration, minimal residues and sustained performance for a broad process window. Compatible with automotive processes and consumer electronics handheld applications. 

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics

Multicore MF390HR halogen-free, no-clean flux is said to offer high activity for wave soldering. Reportedly has good through-hole penetration, minimal residues and sustained performance for a broad process window. Compatible with automotive processes and consumer electronics handheld applications. 

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics