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Receipt and journal printers
12 May 2010
Fujitsu Components recently added two new receipt and journal printer units to its product range. These 24 V low-profile units – the FTP-627USL525 and 526 – consist of two units: a 2-inch thermal receipt ...

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Universal device programmer
28 April 2010
Xeltek’s SuperPro 5000 is a universal programmer which supports over 58 000 devices and can be used in both standalone and PC mode. Its LCD screen allows it to be controlled without a PC, and a CF card ...

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Heavy-duty vacuum tweezer
14 April 2010, Test & Rework Solutions
Virtual Industries recently introduced the Vacula VC-3 heavy-duty vacuum tweezer. The self-contained pick-and-place tool is activated from the top: the user simply depresses the plunger, places the rubber ...

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Conformal coating removal system
14 April 2010
HumiSeal recently débuted RemUVa, a machine designed to remove robust coatings from finished assemblies. It has a fully configurable nozzle to allow working on smaller intricate areas or removal of coating ...

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RFID ticket and barcode printer
3 March 2010, CST Electronics
The TK300II from Custom is a thermal ticket printer designed for desktop ticketing, transport (railways, boarding passes, bag tags), entertainment (cinema, theatre, museum, concert), sports events and ...

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Considerations for choosing a contract manufacturer
17 February 2010
Making the right decision in choosing a contract manufacturing partner is as important as having a good design. Besides the design process, into which much energy and commitment is invariably poured, ...

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Easy-to-handle phase-change TIM
17 February 2010
Bergquist has introduced the new Hi-Flow 330P phase-change thermal interface material (TIM) featuring one dry side and one naturally tacky side to accommodate efficient handling and dispensing. The new ...

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Wave soldering machine
17 February 2010, Test & Rework Solutions
New from APS Novastar is the EWS-310 wave soldering machine offering low total cost of ownership in a compact footprint. With continuous PCB width adjustment, the system accommodates boards up to 310 ...

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Vapour phase or convection for lead-free?
17 February 2010
Vapour phase soldering (VPS) has been around in the industry for many years and was one of the only two serious options during the early introduction of surface mount technology. In the early days engineers ...

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Insulated screwdriver set
17 February 2010, RS South Africa
The 10-piece VDE insulated screwdriver set from RS Components is suitable for working on live circuits of 1 kV a.c. and 1,5 kV d.c. as it guards against electrical shock with its TPR grip and polypropylene ...

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Points to remember when considering IPC training
17 February 2010
There is a lot of confusion in the industry today about training of electronic production personnel. Should you train on in-house courses or on IPC standards? And what about SAQA Unit Standards? In my ...

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Portable label printer
17 February 2010, RS South Africa
Dymo’s Rhino 1000 is a portable industrial label printer that is easy to handle and fits in the palm of a hand. With its intuitive interface, the unit can save time labelling computer, audio and video ...

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Thermal gap filler
17 February 2010
MH&W has added new TP-S3LS ultra-low silicone gap fillers to its line of thermal interface materials. TP-S3LS pads contain less than 50 parts per million of silicone while providing 3,0 W/mK of thermal ...

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Off-line pick-and-place software
3 February 2010, Test & Rework Solutions
APS Novastar has announced the release of its SMTrue Run Optimise off-line programming and management software module. For use with LS, LE and CS automated SMT pick-and-place machines, the software incorporates ...

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Ioniser applications in PCB assembly
25 November 2009, Actum
Ionisers play a crucial role in eliminating ESD damage in manufacturing and assembly operations surrounding electronic printed circuit board (PCB) systems. While it is often assumed that the most common ...

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Omnigo contract manufacturing - past, present amd future
28 October 2009, Omnigo
Omnigo celebrates the 10th year of its existence in 2009, and the company was around as two different entities for at least another 10 years before that. Sadly, while the company had planned to have a ...

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Soldering and rework system
28 October 2009, Test & Rework Solutions
OK International has launched the new Metcal MX-5000 series soldering and rework system. Combining increased power and an enhanced hand-piece with energy and tip-saving features, the Metcal systems represent ...

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Component lead cutters
28 October 2009, Testerion
The Model 170 series of lead cutters from Plato employs carefully crafted precision cutting blades that combine seamlessly with curved, palm shaped handles to deliver effortless lead cutting and user ...

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No-clean VOC-free flux
28 October 2009
Cobar has announced the launch of 396-DRX, a new VOC-free flux. This RoHS compliant flux fulfils the need for environmentally-friendly materials while maintaining excellent soldering performance. According ...

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IPC standards and their significance
28 October 2009
The Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) started in 1957 to help the electronics industry to develop manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards. The IPC is a non-profit organisation, based in the ...

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