The TS7000 Interchangeable Material Path Series Rotary valve is based on the technology of TS5000 Series Rotary Microvalve. Is designed with “dead fluid volume” field replaceable feed screw/cartridge assembly, interchangeable with TS5000DMP feed screw auger inserts, flexible motor, syringe and a needle mounting option. Is available in three feed screw auger sizes (16-pitch, 8-pitch and high output 8-pitch), all made of precision hardened steel. An encoder motor version is available for applications requiring closed-loop motor control with encoder feedback. Is said to provide fast, repeatable dispensing of medium- to high-viscosity fluids and pastes. Typical applications include small-dot dispensing of dispensable-grade solder pastes, silver epoxies, surface mount adhesives, dispensing beads of structural adhesives, cavity and cam filling, and glob top dispensing.

Techcon Systems, www.techconsystems.com

A How-To training series on the most common PCB repairs is available on CD and includes 10 repair teaching videos. Demonstrates common procedures on how to repair common physical damages seen on PCBs. Includes demonstrations of techniques in PCB pad, trace, eyelet, laminate, corner, mask and other repairs. Features multiple camera angles and clear voice instruction. Sold individually or as a set.

BEST Inc., www.solder.net

Ablestik brand die attach materials known as self-filleting die attach use capillary force to control flow and deliver complete wetting. A dot is deposited and the die placed; capillary force then draws it out to the edge of the die where it forms a small fillet. No excessive placement force is said to be required. Available in Ablestik AAA3300 non-conductive paste for die to substrate laminate-based devices; Ablestik AAA3320 non-conductive material for die to die attachment, and Ablestik 3900 conductive adhesive designed for die to substrate leadframe packages.

Henkel Corp., www.henkel.com/electronics

This site offers new features and updated information about services and solutions, as well as information about the company’s portfolio of desktop and inline AOI products. The site features customer testimonials, articles, video news clips and a customer service section dedicated to support. Information about upcoming events and recent industry awards is also included.

Mirtec, www.mirtecusa.com

The Unicon 108XL high-power soldering iron is for high mass soldering applications, including printed circuit assembly, industrial and solar cell manufacturing. Is available in 150 and 300 W versions. Uses a high mass soldering tip. Features are said to include precision control, fast recovery time, and the ability to use solder wire up to 2 mm diameter.

Christopher Associates, www.christopherweb.com

The RO06-PLUS batch oven offers Pb-free soldering capability and curing programs with durations up to 18 hrs. Features integrated microprocessor control and fully automatic processing. Applications include prototyping, small batch manufacturing and testing. Integrated microprocessor control provides a large set of predefined soldering and curing programs. Includes free memory for other temperature profiles; temperatures up to 300°C can be stored. Large-view window permits observation. Has process pausing function. Process can be extended manually. Can measure temperatures directly on the processed materials by thermocouples. Zone and material temperatures are shown on LCD or transmitted via an RS232 interface to external software. Consists of two process zones: a sealed heat chamber and an open cooling section. A motorized drawer drives the substrates between the two zones. Hot process chamber includes a full convection heating system.

Essemtec USA, www.essemtec-usa.com

The LED Production Systems brochure contains comprehensive information on production and processing of LEDs. The eight-page document includes information about manufacturing lenses at board level, phosphor-encapsulation, and assembling of LEDs on flex-boards. Outlines processes and shows the application possibilities of dispensing systems, placement machines, solder and curing systems.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com 

SX45 stereo zoom microscope reportedly has long-life LED illumination. A trinocular viewing attachment may be used; a digital or USB camera is optional. Multimedia solutions are available for image archiving, acquisition, processing, analysis and documentation. Other options include bench stand, boom mount, and articulated arm. Has a zoom ratio of 6.3:1 and a magnification of x50.

Vision Engineering, www.visioneng.us