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MSD handling: desiccants and nitrogen, myths and opportunities
13 May 2009
To avoid problems with micro cracks and delaminating during the processing of electronic components, it is necessary to take appropriate storage into account. Since the introduction of lead-free soldering ...

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The significance of the stencil printing process
13 May 2009
I still remember an incident that happened a few years ago, when I was called out to a customer to look at a ‘problem’ on their pick-and-place machine, where it was ‘throwing the components around’. I ...

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SMD placement machine for small and mid-sized production
13 May 2009
The Pantera–XV SMD placement machine from Essemtec directly addresses prototyping and production runs in mid-sized quantities. The system provides high placement accuracy and speed, a broad application ...

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Tellumat Electronic Manufacturing - the importance of being first
18 February 2009
The technology-driven global economy requires companies to be fast, efficient and adaptive. One of the key drivers is to be first to market with innovative products. In the past, companies could afford ...

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Prevent occupational asthma with fume extraction
18 February 2009, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Fumes and gases in industrial areas are very often dangerous to the people working in these areas. Some of these products are visible, but others are not visible or even noticeable. Many of these fumes ...

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PEM building on success
18 February 2009
Professional Electronic Manufacturing (PEM) was founded as a contract electronics manufacturer in 1990, and has since established itself as one of the biggest players in the South African industry. The ...

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VOC-free conformal coating
18 February 2009, Vepac Electronics
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of smog. This pollution can have detrimental effects on the environment, damaging forests, vegetation ...

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Exploring AOI and X-ray
18 February 2009, Test & Rework Solutions
Manufacturers of advanced PCB assemblies know that simultaneously producing cost-competitive products and meeting the quality expectations of customers are vital to their success. Driven by advancing ...

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Power LED thermal substrates
18 February 2009
To shorten time to market for LED-based illuminations in lighting industry form factors, Bergquist has introduced ready-to-use Thermal-Clad insulated metal substrates (IMS) in standard star, square, array ...

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Effect of contact time on lead-free wave soldering
18 February 2009, Testerion
The increasing use of lead-free solder has introduced a new set of process parameters when setting up wave solder equipment for effective soldering. Determining the proper flow characteristics of the ...

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High-speed modular component mounter
18 February 2009, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
Juki’s FX-3 is a modular high-speed mounter capable of placement rates of 60 000 components per hour using four independent beams, each with a 6-nozzle placement head at two placement stations. The machine ...

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SMD pick-and-place machine
18 February 2009
The new CSM7200 SMD pick and place machine from Essemtec is well suited as an entrance into the world of fully automatic SMD placement and is especially suitable for the flexible manufacturing of low-volume ...

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Gemtek offers turnkey electronic manufacturing
18 February 2009
Gemtek Turnkey Electronic Manufacturing started operating in Centurion in 2004 and is flourishing in the medium-sized electronics manufacturing market. Despite the difficult economic climate at the moment, ...

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Silicone-free thermal interface material
18 February 2009
MH&W International has introduced Keratherm U 90 thermal interface material for use where contamination concerns prohibit the use of silicone-based thermal pads, but where high levels of thermal conductivity ...

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Fault analysis and reporting considerations for electronics manufacturing
18 February 2009
Lack of time is often used as an excuse for not going the extra mile. This is unfortunately also the leitmotiv for many small and large electronic manufacturing companies. As recently as last month ...

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Multi-axis laser marking workstation
18 February 2009
Lasit has introduced its newest generation CompactMark, a multi-axis rugged, industrial laser marking workstation with a wide range of features offering versatility and increased production capability. ...

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RFID card prelaminate
18 February 2009
KSW Microtec recently launched Thinlam, a contactless prelaminate for RFID card and government applications. With a thickness down to 280 μm, Thinlam enables manufacturers to produce HF and UHF RFID ...

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Gas-powered solder iron
21 January 2009, RS South Africa
The Weller WSTA-6 gas-powered solder iron functions as a soldering iron and hot-air tool. It is self-igniting and offers variable temperature, making it useful when no convenient source of electricity ...

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Rosin-free wire solder
26 November 2008
Indium has adapted its solder paste technology for use in a cored wire solder to develop CW-501, a product that contains no rosin, a known allergen. CW-501 comes in a variety of alloys and wire diameters, ...

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Handheld, USB-enabled microscope
12 November 2008, Electronic Industry Supplies
The Mini-Scope from Metocheck is a handheld digital microscope. It does not have an eyepiece as one might expect, but rather connects to a computer through its USB port, allowing users to see the image ...

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