Passives maker aims at communications perfection 9 May 2001, Electrocomp As a global player and broadliner in passive electronic components, Epcos offers its key markets - telecoms, consumer, automotive, and industrial electronics - an extensive product portfolio. The now ...
Random access component dispenser 9 May 2001 Speedprint Technology has introduced its new SP50 random access component dispenser.
Speedprint claims the SP50 dramatically increases throughput and virtually eliminates assembly errors by automatically ...
Rail-mount housings or electronic PCBs 28 March 2001 Wieland's web-empty housing range comprises installation housings suitable for a variety of uses. This series of housings can be fitted together as individual modules or can be fitted together as complete ...
New process-visualisation using two independent camera systems 28 March 2001 The Selective Miniwave Machine MWM 3250 from Seho is an automated machine for soldering residual through-hole components. It is equipped with a robot system which moves the printed circuit board across ...
Tactile sensor interprets stress distribution 28 March 2001 Sensor Products has developed a system called the Topaq pressure analysis system. Used in conjunction with Pressurex/Fuji Prescale stress indicating films, Topaq can provide a unique perspective of the ...
Hand-operated press can fit offset plug connectors 14 March 2001, Actum Electronics Erni has available a unit for press-fitting offset plug-in connections. This press, which works according to the hydropneumatic principle, has been specially designed for the offset plug connectors that ...
The road to modular assembly 14 March 2001, ZETECH ONE The marriage of a fine pitch placement machine and a chipshooter offers economic and productivity advantages.
There is a movement underway that could shape the way assembly lines look in the future. ...
Apologies to Christopher Columbus 14 February 2001, ZETECH ONE General trends impacting the marketplace can be summarised in terms of component miniaturisation, rising functionality and lower costs
Lead-free - update 14 February 2001 'Update 2000, an analysis of the current status of lead-free soldering - one year on', commissioned by the UK Department of Trade and Industry, and written by Dr Brian Richards and K. Nimmo, of the NPL ...
Fume exhalers 14 February 2001, Christensen Tools It is a fact that the soldering process produces noxious fumes and gases. At the very least, this is unpleasant, but unfortunately it can become much worse, resulting in long-term health problems and ...
Cable assembly service 14 February 2001 Connect-A-Way has an automated cable assembly line that is geared up to offer clients quality products with swift turnarounds. It says that this is irrespective of small or high volumes. The machinery ...
Cordless soldering irons 14 February 2001, Christensen Tools Weller's Pyropens allow temperature-controlled soldering without the need for an electrical supply. Weller says that all Pyropens are lightweight and portable, which makes them ideal for service jobs ...
Electronically controlled soldering stations 14 February 2001, Christensen Tools The Weller Temtronic/SL-series has been developed for electronic experts. The tip temperature is electronically controlled within a tolerance ±2% to a maximum of 450°C.
With the antistatic properties ...
FormFlex tooling for faster changeovers 14 February 2001, ZETECH ONE DEK's FormFlex replaces programmable and manual tooling with a pin array that automatically conforms to the board underside. The result, it says, is shorter set-up time and enhanced support, especially ...
Hot air stations 14 February 2001, Christensen Tools Weller offers hot air devices that are suitable for soldering and desoldering the smallest components up to large SMD components.
Soldering with hot air does not take place with conventional solder but ...
Small volume dispensing 14 February 2001, ZETECH ONE With electronic assemblies becoming increasingly dense, and packages and substrates smaller than ever, electronics manufacturers are looking for the ultimate in precision material deposition. Zetech explains ...
Soldering station with automatic feed 14 February 2001, Christensen Tools Weller's SFA solder station has an automatic solder feed. The solder is fed with a nozzle to the solder joint and the exact distance is assured by using a spring. This guarantees that the solder automatically ...
Machine provides fast visual verification of PCB assemblies 24 January 2001 Speedprint's Digital Vision Comparator 2020 was designed as a standalone machine to offer fast visual verification of PCB assemblies including component values, polarity and positioning and aids the detection ...
