ESD antistatic wrist straps are adjustable and comfort-stretch. Offer a 1 MΩ resistor and a choice of a 6 or 12' coil cord and 1/4 or 3/8" snap.
 
ESD antistatic heel straps attach to shoes and provide a large contact surface. Width of grounding area is said to provide good floor contact.
 
ESD antistatic three-layer vinyl floor and table mats are used to assist in ESD protection. Use a three-layer construction consisting of conductive metalized fleece sandwiched between a vinyl top surface and a foam bottom layer. Two-layer rubber floor matting is comprised of a top antistatic layer and a conductive bottom layer to provide a high-temperature static dissipative surface.
 
ESD nylon gloves are static dissipative with cleanroom quality. Are breathable with conductive fibers running through the glove. Six dozen gloves per case.
 
ESD FCS-F6R static dissipative finger cots are available in S, M, L and XL. Are spore black, powder-free and come rolled or unrolled, with 720 pieces per bag.
 
Vision5 ESD cleanroom laundered wipes feature conductive fibers knitted with continuous filament polyester for low lint properties. Are said to be abrasion resistant, low in nonvolatile residue and ionic levels, individually inspected and double-bagged in cleanroom bags. 
 
ESD static shielding bags are non-corrosive and feature high seam strength. Reportedly provide low surface resistivity and are available in numerous sizes and thicknesses. Static and/or moisture barrier types of bags are available.
 
ESD swabs are safe for static-sensitive surfaces. Are said to be absorbent and low in particulates. Four types are available with 50 swabs per bag: A1806-PF features an overall handle length of 6" with an antistatic polyolefin handle and an antistatic foam head. Head width is 3/16" and length is 11/16"; A1806-WCF features a handle length of 6" with a wooden handle and an antistatic foam over a regular cotton tip head. Head width is 3/8" and length is 1"; A1806 WF features a handle length of 6" with a wooden handle and an antistatic foam head. Head width is 3/16" and length is 13/16"; A1805-PF RECT features a handle length of 5 1/8" with an antistatic polyolefin handle and a rectangular antistatic foam head. Head width is 11/16" and length is 11/16".
 
ESD brush bristles are made from conductive fibers mixed with natural hair. Handles are made from static dissipative plastic. Will not create a charge. Available in three bristle types: hard, semi-fine and fine.
 
Blue Thunder Technologies Inc., www.bluethundertechnologies.com 
 

 
 

Surveyor monitors the thermal performance of a reflow oven every hour, day and shift. Features include SPC analysis and out-of-tolerance condition identification. Is said to eliminate the need for test boards, while simplifying profiling. Consists of fixed sensors that reportedly eliminate variables associated with thermocouple attachment, an adjustable frame that rides on the oven’s rail or mesh belt, and new surveyor software that automatically stores profiles.
 
Datapaq, www.datapaq.com
 

 

The iPAG integrated paste and glue dispenser module is production ready and can be integrated within EKRA's high-end printers. Comes with single or double heads, permitting glue, solder paste or both to be applied to substrates after printing.
 

The SonoDry 1000 spray drying system has a nonclogging ultrasonic spray nozzle. Is said to be suitable for aqueous/aqueous and solvents/solvents feeds. Features an ambient drying temperature of 250°C, accuracy of ±1°C (steps of 0.1°C through PLC) and an air heater capacity of 1.8 kW. Has a blower capacity of 120 Nm3/hr.; 0-250 mm of water column vacuum and a feed pump capacity of 1600 ml/hr. with a 2 mm ID tube controlled through PLC. Weighs 90 kg; is portable on wheels and has dimensions of 650 x 1625 x 55 mm. Three models are available: SonoDry 750 Twin Cyclone Table Top System, with a water evaporation rate up to 750 ml/hr; SonoDry 1000 Twin Cyclone Mobile Stand-Alone System, with water evaporation rate up to 1000 ml/hr; SonoDry 1500 Advanced Twin Cyclone Mobile Stand-Alone System, with water evaporation rate up to 1500 ml/hr. Sizes range from small tabletop R&D systems to advanced floor models.
 
Sono-Tek Corp., www.sono-tek.com  
 
 

The Slice-Filter-Technique is for double-sided PCB solder joints inspection. Complete object information is included. Is based on an image-processing algorithm that separates image data of the printed sides. Uses pattern matching methods for solder joints and components. Is for prototypes and small batch production. Can test and verify the complete batch or complete series of the product type for the upper side and bottom part. Comes on all MatriX X2 and X 2.5 series models; is offered as upgrade package for the previous MX model. Designed for an inspection area of up to 460 x 350 mm and a variable inspection window of 10 x 10 mm to 30 x 30 mm. Reported resolution to below 5 µm; inspection time is 4 images/sec.
 
MatriX Technologies, www.m-xt.com
 

The Firefly laser-based selective soldering system includes a new automatic development environment said to reduce program time. Improved algorithms and faster loop control reportedly enable automatic management of PCB characteristics and environmental factors. X-Y-Z control of the laser head enables control of the position of the laser beam, rotating it 180° around the pin or joint to be soldered.

Seica S.p.A, www.seica.com