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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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Modular component mounters
13 October 2010, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Juki has announced the release of its KE-1070/KE-1080 modular placement systems that are intended to meet the need for reliable, cost-efficient placement solutions for the mid-range market. The systems ...

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Thermal gap filler
13 October 2010, Actum
Laird Technologies announced the release of its new Tflex XS400 series, offering a compliant elastomer gap filler specifically designed to provide moderate thermal performance with a thermal conductivity ...

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PCB marking units
13 October 2010, Electronic Industry Supplies
New marking units from Ingun are used to mark ‘good’ tested printed circuit boards. They are powered by means of compressed air: an electrical impulse signal activates a free positional solenoid valve. ...

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Conformal coating of printed circuit boards
13 October 2010, Vepac Electronics
Newly manufactured and cleaned printed circuit boards will generally perform well electrically, but performance will quickly deteriorate due to adsorption of atmospheric moisture, contamination of the ...

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Completely automated PCB test system
13 October 2010, ZETECH ONE
The changes in manufacturing processes and economic realities in many different companies, as well as the short times needed to go from design to manufacturing of the end product, increasingly justify ...

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Why a toe fillet is difficult to solder and is it a defect?
13 October 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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IPC delivers PCB handling standard
29 September 2010, News
IPC-1601 provides users with guidance on how to protect printed boards from contamination, physical damage, solderability degradation, electrostatic discharge and moisture uptake

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Soldering/de-soldering system
15 September 2010
SEHO Systems has introduced the PowerRepair soldering system, designed for professional de-soldering and soldering of through-hole components to PCBs. The system features mini-wave soldering technology, ...

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NPL defect of the month
1 September 2010
The NPL’s featured defect for September considers PCB through-hole copper plating pulling away from the surface of the laminate

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Causes and solutions for popcorn defects in plastic packages
1 September 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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PCB assembly surveys and defects database
4 August 2010
The NPL has announced initial results from its PCB assembly surveys to support a recently launched industry defects database. The NPL (National Physical Laboratory) is the UK’s national measurement institute ...

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LED placement machine
4 August 2010, Test & Rework Solutions
APS Novastar has announced the release of its LS60V-LED automated SMT pick-and-place machine. It specifically addresses customers’ requirements for longer LED panel lengths, LED package nozzle dimensions ...

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Tabbing and bus ribbon kits
4 August 2010
Indium has introduced newly designed tabbing and bus ribbon kits which contain common sized tabbing and bus ribbon and fluxes. They are available in three versions, including one with a uniquely designed ...

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High-speed chip shooter
4 August 2010, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Juki’s new FX-3 high-speed mounter features two placement stations, each with two head beams, and is equipped with the company’s new, high-precision laser alignment system. With a total of 24 nozzles ...

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Fine stainless steel screens
4 August 2010, Actum
Tech-Etch has a range of MicroEtch screens made from stainless steel, which it manufactures using photoetching technology. Photoetching enables designers to specify a straight hole or a tapered hole, ...

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