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Automatic fluid cartridge mixer
16 February 2011, Test & Rework Solutions
Techcon Systems’, TS6500CIM series cartridge mixer provides complete automatic mixing of two-component material filled in a cartridge kit. The mixer accommodates all standard size cartridge kits ranging ...

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Warranty labels
16 February 2011
Diri Enterprises has introduced new warranty labels for hi-tech electronic equipment. The South African-manufactured labels feature security sealing, liquid sealing and heat detection functionality. ...

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Combined test probe and tweezer
16 February 2011, Truth Electronic Manufacturing
Edsyn Hummerworks’ EZP01 is an all-in-one test probe/tweezer that can plug directly into a meter. Made of 301 stainless steel, the device has dual pick-up points like a normal tweezer. Its wide edge makes ...

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Feeder eases automated THT LED assembly
16 February 2011
Essemtec’s CLM979 is a radial component feeder that enables the assembly of through-hole LEDs on a standard pick-and-place machine. The feeder releases LEDs from the tape, cuts the wire ends and prepares ...

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Intelligent soldering station
16 February 2011, Allan McKinnon & Associates
Weller’s WX 2 is a powerful and easy-to-use two-channel soldering station. A variety of connectivity options, intelligent soldering tools and a number of brand new features make it well suited for today‘s ...

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Causes and solutions for solder paste misalignment
2 February 2011, Multimedia, Videos
Dataweek has partnered with the UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to feature instructional videos on various defects encountered in the manufacturing of electronic printed circuit boards.    Industry ...

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MSD control system
24 November 2010
Through its advanced individual cell design, Inovaxe’s INOCART-MSD cabinet individually manages multiple component reel sizes and waffle trays in a low relative humidity safe storage condition. Included ...

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NPL defect of the month
10 November 2010, News
Secondary reflow of lead-free joints is not an uncommon defect found in manufacture. X-ray inspection of a lifted J-lead (as shown in the accompanying image) was part of an investigation to pinpoint ...

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Pick-and-place option identifies PCBs
10 November 2010
Essemtec introduced a new option for SMD placement machines allowing them to identify a PCB using a barcode label. This enables the assignment of all placement and component data uniquely to a specific ...

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Damaged components during intrusive flow
10 November 2010, Multimedia, Videos
Dataweek has partnered with the UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to feature instructional videos on various defects encountered in the manufacturing of electronic printed circuit boards.    Industry ...

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US restricts use of conflict minerals
27 October 2010, News
Conflict minerals are mined in areas such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which provide revenue to groups committing violence in the DRC

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UV curing system
27 October 2010, Vepac Electronics
UV curing is a technology that arose from the areas of adhesive bonding, printing and lacquering. Based on the principle of polymerisation, adhesive, paint and lacquer that harden when exposed to UV radiation ...

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High-speed surface mounter
27 October 2010
Yamaha has developed the new YS24X surface mounter with a compact platform and two mounting heads capable of handling large and irregularly shaped components plus various optical recognition systems and ...

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PV soldering system
27 October 2010, Test & Rework Solutions
The need to reduce PV (photovoltaic) manufacturing costs, combined with the present shortage of polysilicon feedstock, is driving a steady reduction in wafer and cell thicknesses. Hand soldering of tabs ...

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Omnigo streamlines during lean times
13 October 2010, Omnigo
“The past 18 months have, for the most part, been constructive in that we had to re-evaluate how we do things, streamline processes, form a closer relationship with our suppliers and become more closely allied with our customers.”

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NPL defect of the month
13 October 2010
October’s featured NPL defect covers cracking of the conformal coating as shown in the acoompanying figure, which was found after the circuit board assembly was returned from the field for investigation. ...

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Flying probe test system
13 October 2010, Truth Electronic Manufacturing
The APT-9411 is a flying probe test system developed by Takaya for detection of manufacturing defects on printed circuit boards. The system uses four high-speed, independently moving probes, thus removing ...

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Novel process gas cleaning system
13 October 2010
SEHO Systems has redesigned the process gas cleaning system for its reflow ovens to reduce maintenance costs in electronics production. The SEHO MaxiReflow is equipped with the latest cyclone technology. ...

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3D scanning and measurement system
13 October 2010
Traqu is a new 3D measurement system from Essemtec, featuring an infrared interferometer. It creates a digital 3D model of an object with an accuracy of a nanometre and allows for any type of measurement ...

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Selective soldering machines
13 October 2010, Test & Rework Solutions
APS Novastar has unveiled a new solution for automated selective soldering with the introduction of its ESS selective soldering machines. Specifically designed for assemblers wanting to make the transition ...

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