McDry Electronic Drying Storage Cases provide low-humidity storage without use of nitrogen for solar cells. Remove humidity by use of a zeolite desiccant, which is automatically recycled and does not require replacement. Come in 1% and 3% RH models. Offer natural air flow circulation system and do not use fans.

Seika Machinery, www.seikausa.com

 

The 03.1 Reballing/Prebumping Station reportedly is for BGAs and CSPs, and solder paste prebumping of QFN devices. Includes Rapid IR Heating to achieve Pb-free processing temperatures while preventing damage to components and boards. Is useful in converting BGAs, CSPs and QFNs from leaded to Pb-free devices, or vice versa.
 
Manncorp, www.manncorp.com/rework/multireball03/
 

CDS6200 with two jet dispensers permits proportioning of various media at a large number of points. Contains a custom-built vacuum table that can be adjusted manually to the height of +10 mm, and can be triggered independently; is removable from the table by hand. Using two jet valves, two different adhesives can be deposited simultaneously. A third jet dispenser can be installed at the same head. The proportioning systems of the CDS-series are flexible platforms.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

XD Series ultra-low humidity desiccant dry cabinets use synthetic zeolite, which is used to trap moisture in the contained dry cabinet environment; delivers consistent relative humidity below 0.5% without maintenance. Temperature and humidity levels are displayed on each cabinet. Positive action, tactile buttons permit operators to set appropriate alarm point for monitoring relative humidity from a distance. Each cabinet comes with stainless steel shelves, conductive glass doors, locking doors, and surfaces coated with ESD-safe paint. Larger systems include polyurethane casters.

XDry, www.xdry.com 

mySelective 6745 selective soldering now has an increase in processing speed – up to 50% faster. Is inline capable and quick to set up; is said to be suited to a high product mix environment. Is compact and modular. Uses Easyteach2 program. The higher-volume mySelective 6748 now features a wave height measurement system; reportedly ensures a specific predetermined wave height by automatically adjusting the solder pump RPMs. Wave height is optimized to match PCB height. Offers closed-loop preheater management. Keeps cycle time to the minimum required to reach correct temperature. Both include PCB warpage compensation.
 
Vitronics Soltec, www.vitronics-soltec.com
 
 

 

 

SN100C P520 D5 Pb-free solder paste is said to reduce shrinkage defects, slow intermetallic growth, and offer high-impact strength for 0402 components. Reportedly reflows with minute solder volumes, wets on all common substrates, exhibits minimal cracking of flux residue, and has good hot slump performance.
 
Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., www.nihonsuperior.co.jp
 

Extra Fine Solder Wire SN100C (030) reportedly provides sharp spreading and good separation. Is said to reduce bridging in soldering extra fine coaxial harnessing in cellphones. Has a diameter of 0.1 mm. Properties include inhibition of growth of intermetallic layer and low copper erosion.
 
Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., www.nihonsuperior.co.jp