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Cape ECM assembling a solid base for further growth
1 March 2015, News
Six years since publicly announcing its arrival on the South African electronics contract manufacturing (ECM) scene, and seven years since its inception, Montar Manufacturing has made smart use of its ...

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Cape ECM assembling a solid base for further growth
25 February 2015, News
Six years since publicly announcing its arrival on the South African electronics contract manufacturing (ECM) scene, and seven years since its inception, Montar Manufacturing has made smart use of its ...

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Metcal adds extra sting to Scorpion
25 February 2015, Test & Rework Solutions
SmartPlace technology, developed by Metcal and for which it was awarded a Global Technology Award at SMTA International 2014, has been implemented on the company’s Scorpion rework system. The APR-1200A-SRS-MOB ...

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X-ray inspection machine
25 February 2015, Techmet
Viscom has extended its portfolio in the X-ray inspection range with a new, flexible inspection system. The X8068 is equipped for fast and powerful random sample analysis of non-standard components, or ...

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Cutting machines for taped components
25 February 2015, Hot Tools
The TP6/R, made by Olamef, is a manually operated machine for cutting radial components supplied on tape. In the right hands it can cut as many as 20 000 parts per hour, and its rugged construction ensures ...

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Deciding factors for conformal coating selection
25 February 2015, Vepac Electronics
Conformal coatings are protective lacquers used within the electronics industry to protect printed circuit boards (PCB) and eliminate failures caused by exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. ...

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Popular soldering station updated
25 February 2015, Allan McKinnon & Associates
Weller recently introduced a modified version of its popular WSD 81 soldering station. The new WSD 81i features easier operation and a modern design, with maximum output of 95 Watts covering most soldering ...

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Four reasons for X-ray inspection of surface mount devices
25 February 2015
Vision inspection systems can find visible defects on PCBs, but these systems can only check the surface for errors, not the hidden solder joints of components like BGAs and flip chips. X-ray inspection ...

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High-speed handling for AOI machines
25 February 2015, Techmet
In modern electronics manufacturing, short cycle time with no quality loss plays a critical role in increasing productivity. Viscom has addressed this need with the development of its FastFlow high-speed ...

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Highly durable thermal material
25 February 2015
Gap Pad 1000HD, a high-durability thermal material from the Bergquist Company, combines the proven thermal and mechanical performance of the company’s Gap Pad thermally conductive elastomer with a tough ...

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CyberOptics advances 3D sensor technology
25 February 2015, Truth Electronic Manufacturing
Leveraging its 30-year history of pioneering optical technology advancements including digital 3D inspection, CyberOptics has developed a technology that enables ultra high-quality 3D images at production ...

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Mek’s AOI system gets the nod from SA’s Mecalc
4 February 2015, News
Centurion-based Mecalc has selected Mek’s (Marantz Business Electronics) PowerSpector FDAz to enhance its inspection capabilities. Mecalc is an engineering design house which designs, develops and manufactures ...

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Verbatim enters market for 3D printing filament
4 February 2015, RS South Africa
RS Components (RS) has expanded its 3D printing offering with the availability of high-quality plastic filament from Verbatim. The PLA and ABS ranges are available in 1,75 mm diameter filament; the ...

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X-ray inspection machine
4 February 2015, Techmet
Viscom has extended its portfolio in the X-ray inspection range with a new, flexible inspection system. The X8068 is equipped for fast and powerful random sample analysis of non-standard components, or ...

Read more...
Cutting machines for taped components
4 February 2015, Hot Tools
The TP6/R, made by Olamef, is a manually operated machine for cutting radial components supplied on tape. In the right hands it can cut as many as 20 000 parts per hour, and its rugged construction ensures ...

Read more...
Popular soldering station updated
4 February 2015, Allan McKinnon & Associates
Weller recently introduced a modified version of its popular WSD 81 soldering station. The new WSD 81i features easier operation and a modern design, with maximum output of 95 Watts covering most soldering ...

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Metcal adds extra sting to Scorpion
4 February 2015, Test & Rework Solutions
SmartPlace technology, developed by Metcal and for which it was awarded a Global Technology Award at SMTA International 2014, has been implemented on the company’s Scorpion rework system. The APR-1200A-SRS-MOB ...

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Reducing the huge volumes of e-waste is everybody’s responsibility
EMP Handbook 2015, News
Keith Anderson, chairman of the e-Waste Association of South Africa, explains what is being done and what needs to be done better to deal with the waste generated by electronic equipment. He also explores the universal truth that, behind every problem, hides an opportunity.

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New Year’s resolution: make ALL the things!
EMP Handbook 2015, Technews Publishing
An organisation on the verge of launching full-scale operations is providing experiential training to student interns while simultaneously hiring out their skills. But there’s more to Resolution Circle’s ambitions than simply becoming a vital new link between education and industry.

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Equipment selection guide
EMP Handbook 2015
Equipment selection guide

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