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Microsectioning improves PCB quality
16 February 2011, Cirtech Electronics
PCBs are destined for a rigorous life. When they are incorporated into whatever appliance or machine they were designed for, they have to survive several passes through ovens operating at 260°C. In the ...

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Pick-and-place system dispenses solder paste
16 February 2011
Recently, pick-and-place machines have expanded their applications to include complex dispensing tasks. Such combined placement/dispensing machines can produce products at lower costs than individual ...

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Water soluble solder paste
16 February 2011
Cobar ‘s Aquasol branded water-soluble solder paste can be used with any common soldering alloy. SnPb and lead-free SAC and SN100C versions are available, all exhibiting excellent performance in the ...

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PV metallisation system
16 February 2011, ZETECH ONE
DEK Solar recently launched its brand new photovoltaic (PV) metallisation platform at this year’s Solar Power International exhibition. Eclipse is a very high throughput metallisation solution that ...

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Solder training kits
16 February 2011
STI Electronics is supplying a mixed technology training kit in both lead-free and tin-lead versions, with a realistic mixture of through-hole and SMT components. The kit contains many of the common ...

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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 (see Testerion)
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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