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Universal docking station
20 June 2001
Bopla's desktop or wall-mounted unit can be used as a holding, locking and contact-making device. It offers high functionality in terms of data, power transmission and attractive appearance. The ...

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ATE probes set new standards for strength and electrical performance
23 May 2001
One of the most celebrated, award-winning probe designs ever introduced, the ICT Probe series from Interconnect Devices, has been upgraded two years later with a modified version: the Titanium Pro ICT ...

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Universal table-top convection oven
23 May 2001, ZETECH ONE
The ERSA TT 500 A is a table-top convection oven for universal reflow jobs in the prototype and small scale production. The closed heating chamber, the combined convection and quartz emitter heating ...

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SMT experience could open new plasma display markets
9 May 2001, ZETECH ONE
"The modified ProFlow scheme offered a way of filling the glass grooves without altering the formulation of the phosphors."

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Hand-operated press can fit offset plug connectors
14 March 2001, Actum
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 ...

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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. ...

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Advanced shielding and heat dissipation performance for board level shielding
14 March 2001
Instrument Specialties-APM's addition to its Cool-Shield product line, the Cool-Shield II, Series 97-2018, has a unique design that provides a combination of advanced board level EMI shielding and thermal ...

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Trends in soldering technology - ready for the future
14 February 2001
SEHO's new machine concept - the Reflow Series FDS 6500 - offers a 30% greater process chamber volume

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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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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