The Verifier H Series horizontal beam x-ray inspection system is for industrial, automotive and medical applications. Provides assessment and defect detection of components and assemblies such as inkjet cartridges, automotive sensors, castings, electronics modules and electromechanical devices, and medical assemblies. The four-axis, 360° sample manipulator reportedly provides unlimited viewpoints. Is offered in configurations of 75kV (FSX-H75) for general-purpose applications or 90kV (FSX-H90) for applications requiring additional power. Comes standard with a PC-based VIP image processor.
 
FocalSpot Inc., www.focalspot.com

The Spectrum S-920 series of scalable dispensing features software and hardware control based on Fluidmove XP software with process control features. Rapid response heater system reportedly minimizes startup time and delivers uniform heat across entire part surface. Controlled process heat software can be added. Includes programmable fluid and valve pressure, mass flow control, calibrated process jetting, and a digital vision system. Can be configured with single or dual lanes, and one to three heat stations. Platform can be upgraded and configured to meet dispensing requirements. Uses noncontact jetting technology for applications such as stacked die underfill, chip scale package underfill, and UV gaskets for LCDs. Reportedly dispenses into 200 µm gaps; offers dispensing with flow rates up to 500 mg/sec. and shot rates up to 200 dots/sec. Footprint is 600 x 1321 mm with a single heat station, 850 mm x 1321 mm for two heat stations, and 1100 x 1321 mm for three.
 
Asymtek, www.asymtek.com

Hysol PC62 toluene-free conformal coating is based on the Hysol PC52 platform; is a one-component solvent-based acrylic conformal coating. Is reportedly quick drying. Designed for harsh environments, particularly automotive, military, aerospace, industrial and consumer avionics applications. Is compliant with UL746 and IPC-CC-830 requirements; is suited to application with non-atomized selective spray coating equipment.
 
Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics

The Quadris-3 quad-gantry model achieves a reported maximum throughput of 95,000 cph by maximizing SW sequences and minimizing delay times between motion sequences. Uses the same software and hardware as the Quadris-S, but with improved ease of use and maintenance. Handles components from 0201 to 44 x 44 mm, in tape and tray feeders including dual-track feeders. Transparent acryl cover on the top and side enhances visibility.

Universal Instruments , www.uic.com

 

The System 855A benchtop rework station’s profiling adjustments include push-button settings for temperature, airflow volume and duration. Unit proceeds automatically through three preheating zones and two reflow zones before auto shutoff. Up to 10 profiles can be stored in the memory. Has temperature range of up to 350°C. Includes external thermocouple on the PCB and an adjustable ceramic underheater. The production cycle begins as a heating nozzle is attached to the head, and then z-lowered onto the component. When reflow is complete, the head is automatically lifted, as solder residue is cleared.

Manncorp, http://www.manncorp.com/specialty-soldering-equipment/855-solder-rework-station/ 

 

Siemens, www.siplace.com

Indium8.9 no-clean Pb-free solder paste reflows in air and is said to be probe testable, low voiding at via-in-pad and in BGAs/CSPs, and easy to print and wet. Formulated to produce consistent print volumes even through stencil apertures below 0.66 ratios. Voiding reportedly in 5% range over many profiles when soldering BGAs with via-in-pad.

PowerstrateXtreme Dispensable (PSX-D) is a phase change material that is said to offer many advantages of thermal greases. Remains solid at room temperature; becomes liquid when exposed to heat. Wets surfaces and fills surface irregularities with thermally conductive particulates. Thickness can be adjusted depending on the requirement. Can be stenciled, needle-dispensed, screen-printed or manually applied onto a heat sink or other surfaces. Cures and dries into a solid phase change material. Can be used as a TIM2 material for between microprocessors, IGBT, FBDIMM/Memory, GPU, MCMs, ASICs and active heatsinks. Is reworkable and repeatable. 

Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics

 
 

Una Guiÿa Praÿctica para la Serigrafia (A Practical Guide to Screen Printing) is a Spanish-language primer covering the screen-printing process. Includes photos and diagrams that illustrate the process from start to finish. Includes step-by-step instructions on mesh stretching to frame exposing. Other topics include setting up shop, handling ink, making frames, preparing stencils, and squeegee selection and technique. Features comprehensive glossary of screen printing terms and troubleshooting tips for commonly encountered issues.
 
AWT World Trade Inc., www.awt-gpi.com