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Considerations to reduce the cost of reworking micro array components
7 August 2013, Test & Rework Solutions
Micro ball grid array packages (µBGA) are rapidly becoming the package of choice when designing new printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies. These packages generally offer high, first-pass process yields ...

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Carbide metal side cutters
24 July 2013, Garry Lumpe Imports
Knipex has released an electronics side cutter with a carbide metal cutting edge capable of cutting tough materials like piano, nickel, tungsten and diode wire used in electronics and aerospace industries. ...

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Handheld crimping tool
12 June 2013, Otto Online
Samtec’s new CAT-HT-309-2830-12 hand tool is specifically designed to crimp the 1,00 mm CC09R series reeled contacts on #28 or #30 AWG wire. It is ideal for low-volume, pre-production and repair applications ...

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Thermal printer for self-service kiosks
12 June 2013, Custom Printers SA
Custom Printers’ third generation VKP80III self-service thermal printers are compact, sturdy and economical, both in installation and maintenance, and are backed by 20 years of experience in the kiosk, ...

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DDZ expands premises to boost capacity
15 May 2013
DDZ Technologies has introduced a dedicated automated PCB assembly line capable of handling larger quantities of boards, thanks to a pick-and-place machine and reflow system for surface-mount boards and ...

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Work surface mats
15 May 2013, Actum
Altico supplies a range of work surface mats with a static dissipative top layer and conductive bottom layer. The 3,2 mm vinyl and 1,5 mm rubber mats are available in two stock sizes, on rolls (600 mm ...

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65 W soldering iron
15 May 2013, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Weller’s WXP 65 is an intelligent 65 W soldering iron best suited for delicate soldering jobs where high temperature is required. It is available with cost-efficient XNT soldering tips featuring Weller’s ...

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IR temperature sensors enhance rework system
15 May 2013, ZETECH ONE
MARTIN announced that infrared (IR) temperature measurement sensors are now available on its EXPERT 10.6 rework systems. IR measurement is used to determine temperatures on surfaces from a distance, without ...

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Boosting quality control and productivity through closed-loop feedback
15 May 2013
Every manufacturing manager today is under pressure to continue driving productivity upwards, pursuing increasingly ambitious targets on production volumes, turnaround times and profitability. Good ...

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Counterfeit IC detector
15 May 2013, Test & Rework Solutions
ABI Electronics’ SENTRY is an easy-to-use tester aimed at goods inwards inspectors and designed to measure the unique electrical signature (PinPrint) of components. The information collected is managed ...

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Nordson DAGE launches cost-effective X-ray inspection system
15 May 2013, MyKay Tronics
Nordson DAGE announced the launch of its new and improved Jade FP (flat panel) X-ray inspection system during NEPCON China 2013. After the covers were removed from the system the show attendees had ...

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Placement system for odd shaped components
15 May 2013, Electronic Industry Supplies
As the number of connections in electronic products like computers and televisions are on the rise, the problem with many components being used in traditional SMT machines has become a growing issue. JOT ...

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Advice for having a prototype board made
15 May 2013
Everyone likes the idea of fast prototypes and some PCB manufacturers have special lines for prototyping, but the PCB assembly companies typically cannot keep up. In their defence it must be said that ...

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Four-lane production line enables efficient use of floor space
15 May 2013, Truth Electronic Manufacturing
In this interview supplied by Rehm via its South African distributor Truth Electronic Manufacturing, Bernhard Erras, production planner of Siemens AG in Amberg, Germany, discusses the recent installation ...

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SMT component mounter
15 May 2013, Testerion
Fuji has developed the new AIMEX II all-in-one placement machine which expands on the technology of its popular AIMEX platform by increasing flexibility and expandability. The new machine is well suited ...

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Optical bonding system
20 February 2013, ZETECH ONE
PVA is launching its new PVA710 optical bonding system at this year’s IPC APEX Expo. The system is used to dispense optical bonding adhesives and assemble optical devices in atmosphere without bubbles. ...

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Electronic assembly cleaning agents
20 February 2013, Testerion
Available from Techspray are cleaning agents for various parts of the electronic assembly process. Eco-Stencil UM is a manual and under-stencil cleaner that effectively removes all types of solder paste ...

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Reflow profiling robot
20 February 2013, Techmet
KIC’s ProBot is a new profiling robot that automatically verifies whether each printed circuit board (PCB) is processed to specification in the reflow oven. The suspect PCBs can then be sent off to batch ...

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Machine performs reballing and prebumping
20 February 2013, ZETECH ONE
Martin’s Mini-Oven 04 Reball/Prebump unit is ideal for the complete QFN solder bumping process, even for the smallest pitches. Using unique Hotprint technology, the mask is not removed after printing ...

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New Fuji stencil printer supports larger panels
20 February 2013, Testerion
Fuji has released the NXTP M35 stencil printer, which expands the supported panel size of this printer series to 350 x 300 mm. The latest addition to the lineup has all the features of the previously ...

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