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Soldering station
19 November 2014, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Weller has modified its popular WSD 81 soldering station for easier operation and a modern housing design. The result – WSD 81i – covers most soldering applications with a total power output of 95 Watts. The ...

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SMT assembly machine with integrated jet printer
19 November 2014, Test & Rework Solutions
Steadily increasing requirements regarding lead times and variability demand ever more versatile, highly flexible SMT production solutions. Essemtec, the Swiss manufacturer of SMT equipment, has developed ...

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Thermal profiler with companion app for mobile devices
19 November 2014, Techmet
KIC recently débuted its new thermal profiler, the K2, at NEPCON China. It builds on KIC’s philosophy of compact and robust hardware that measures profiles accurately, even in harsh environments. The ...

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Display mask writer
19 November 2014, MyKay Tronics
The Prexision-80 display mask writer from Micronic Mydata offers substantial improvement in image quality, which improves production efficiency for mask makers and enables manufacturing of future display ...

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On a positive note (with a pinch of salt)
8 October 2014, Microtronix Manufacturing, News
I realised that it is in fact me who is wrong and the government holds the master plan for our country, so I came back home and decided to embrace the new BEE codes and enter into a deal with great black partners.

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Tiny pump dispenses small volumes
8 October 2014, ZETECH ONE
The pneumatically driven pump is easy to maintain while the precision nozzles and pistons provide continuous, accurate dispense results as well as excellent startup and first shot repeatability. The pump ...

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Modular production system
8 October 2014, Techmet
Panasonic Factory Solutions has added the NPM-D3 to its multifunctional NPM series SMT platform. In addition to its interchangeable, plug-and-play placement heads, the NPM-D3 integrates solder paste inspection ...

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Soldering iron station
8 October 2014, Vepac Electronics
Hakko has improved the technology powering its soldering irons to create the all new FX-888D. Compared to the former 936/937 models, heater output has been increased by 30%, rise time to 350°C is 20 seconds ...

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Via-in-pad PCB design tips
8 October 2014, EDA Technologies
So what’s all the hype regarding via-in-pad? When should one evaluate the cost versus benefit for this technology before adding it to a design? And when is it a must-have tool? The benefits of via-in-pad ...

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Robot soldering machine
8 October 2014, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Weller Tools and Elmotec have cooperated on the development of an advanced solder robot for mass production where high reliability and 24-hour productivity are required. It is based on a modular concept ...

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Temporary solder masks
8 October 2014
Chemtronics has introduced two new temporary solder masking agents. Chemask HT is a fast curing, peelable spot mask formulated for safe use for long-term heat protection at elevated temperatures. It ...

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Selective soldering platform
8 October 2014
SEHO Systems’ new SelectLine selective soldering system offers high precision and solder joint quality as well as a high degree of flexibility, meaning that no changeover is required to dynamically process ...

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Comparing 2D and 3D automatic optical inspection
8 October 2014, Techmet
When it comes to automatic optical inspection (AOI) everyone is talking about 3D. But is this technology just marketing hype, or is it the real answer to the heightened demands being placed on soldered ...

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Handheld solder saver
8 October 2014
Now available from Gen3 Systems is a new and improved solder saver designed by Aprotec Instrumentation. For use with leaded and lead-free wave soldering machines, the system’s separate activation switch ...

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Where two worlds collide
16 July 2014, Microtronix Manufacturing, News
Mike Goodyer: “It stands to reason that the more people who are employed the better everyone’s lives will become. But how do we keep reducing costs?”

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Sabertek gears up to take on the Chinese market
16 July 2014, Sabertek, News
Jason Finney: “If we are able to compete currently with our local manufacturing industry being so poorly supported by the South African market, imagine how strong we could become if local was in fact ‘lekka’?”

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Video showcases soldering iron heating technologies
16 July 2014, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Weller has produced a video highlighting the technical advantages of its range of soldering iron heating technologies, and the time and money savings they can result in. Viewable at www.weller.de or ...

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Conformal coating pen
16 July 2014
The CircuitWorks Overcoat Pen from Intertronics is ideal for protecting and insulating circuit board traces, components and other delicate electronics. This highly effective acrylic conformal coating ...

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Simplified dispense pump
16 July 2014, ZETECH ONE
The NCM5000 dispense pump from GPD Global makes for easy jetting and, with only two wetted parts and no seals or springs to replace or adjust, simplifies field operation. The pump uses a reliable, high-speed ...

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X-ray inspection system
16 July 2014, X-Sight X-Ray Services
Nikon Metrology’s latest XT V 160 NF is a high-precision, flat-panel based X-ray inspection system that facilitates real-time imaging and defect analysis of next-generation wafer-level, semiconductor ...

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