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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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Thermal profiling optimises printed circuit board assembly
28 October 2009, Electronic Industry Supplies
Thermal profiling is a critical function in printed circuit board assembly. This article describes thermal profiling hardware and process management software solutions as used at American EMS provider ...

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Thermal interface material for IGBTs
28 October 2009
Indium has developed its Heat-Spring metallic thermal interface material (TIM) specifically optimised for use with Infineon Technologies’ PrimePACK IGBT modules. Many applications call for a TIM that ...

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General guide to solder balls in wave soldering
28 October 2009
There are two types of solder balls generally seen after wave soldering; they can be referred to as consistent/repeating or random balls. Obviously there are lots of theories on how they form and bond ...

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Thermally conductive mounting tape
28 October 2009
MH&W has introduced Keratherm KL 90, a highly thermally conductive, double-sided adhesive tape which provides 1,4 W/m-K of thermal conductivity for effective heat transfer from hot components to heatsinks. ...

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Convection reflow oven
28 October 2009
Essemtec’s RO300FC-C is a full convection oven that allows fast and homogenous heating, as well as high-temperature soldering of sensitive electronics. The integrated convection technology offers an innovative ...

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Butane powered soldering irons
28 October 2009, Christensen Tools
Portasol supplies a range of butane powered soldering irons to suit a range of user’s needs. The Portasol Technic is a pocket portable variant which is adjustable from 10 to 60 W equivalent power, and ...

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MEMS AOI equipment
28 October 2009, Testerion
Vi Technology recently introduced the Reveal MEMS series, an automated optical inspection (AOI) machine designed specifically for MEMS components. This versatile equipment is able to detect various sizes ...

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Softer option for high-conductivity gap pads
28 October 2009
Bergquist has extended its family of S-class low-modulus gap pad materials optimised for high thermal performance by introducing Gap Pad 1500S30, which achieves thermal conductivity of 1,3 W/m-K and bulk-hardness ...

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Bluetooth enabled mobile printer
30 September 2009
Custom Printers has introduced a new mobile printer with Bluetooth 2.0 functionality, exhibiting versatility for solutions like order entry and mobile invoicing, management of staff, auto-ID and security ...

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Cable crimping tool
16 September 2009
Legrand’s Starfix ferrules and cable crimping tool form part of the company’s cable management system, designed for new installations and renovations in commercial installations, offices and domestic ...

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New PCB prototyping service comes to SA
5 August 2009
Beta LAYOUT developed the PCB-POOL concept, whereby multiple customers’ PCBs are assembled on a common panel, enabling them to share the tooling costs

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Microtronix gearing up for success
5 August 2009, Microtronix Manufacturing
In 2006, Microtronix set up a separate division that was purely dedicated to small volume runs and for prototyping. The division is manned by a small team of people whose sole function is to turn small ...

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Soldering fume extraction system
5 August 2009, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
The WFE 2ES from Weller is a compact and flexible volume fume extraction system that removes air pollution caused by soldering, adhesives and laser work. It enhances the soldering process by capturing ...

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Universal squeegee holders for popular SMT printers
5 August 2009, Testerion
Transition Automation has expanded its range of squeegee holder systems to fit customer SMT printers. New universal holder and blade assemblies are now available to fit SMT printing equipment from Yamaha...

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The importance of PCB layout and soldering nozzle design
5 August 2009
The globalisation of markets results in stronger competition with clearly noticeably cost pressure. For companies producing electronic equipment, it is therefore of extreme importance to reduce production ...

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