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Dispensing systems simplify production
21 March 2007
MLT Application Systems is the southern African distributor of EFD dispensing systems and components. EFD has been designing and manufacturing precision dispensing devices for applying controlled amounts ...

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Profile on RC&C: a local leader in turnkey electronics contract manufacturing
21 February 2007
With a staff of over 280 people based on a 30 000 m² site that includes 14 000 m² of under-roof assembly facilities, the Parow-based RC&C Manufacturing (RC&C) is currently one of the largest contract manufacturers ...

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Flagship placement platform gets faster
21 February 2007, ZETECH ONE
Universal Instruments has expanded the capabilities of its Genesis platform offering by augmenting the successful dual-gantry (D-Series) configuration with a quad-gantry (Q-Series) and two single-gantry ...

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Cleaning line is extended
21 February 2007, Electronic Industry Supplies
Hydrex is Petroferm's latest aqueous cleaning product line for electronics manufacturing applications. The range comprises VOC-compliant, neutral pH, aqueous cleaning agents. Used in dilution, the products ...

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Use one tool to perform all your lead-free soldering, desoldering and rework tasks
21 February 2007, Test & Rework Solutions
OK International set a new industry standard with the launch of its MFR Series - multifunction rework system. Utilising its powerful 'Metcal Smartheat' technology, it says this system meets all of today's ...

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Tabletop automated optical inspection system
21 February 2007, Test & Rework Solutions
YESTech's YTV-1000 automated optical inspection (AOI) system uses advanced 'thin camera' technology to offer off-line tabletop PCB inspection with exceptional defect coverage. This tabletop system inspects ...

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Myths and beliefs in modern electronic assembly and soldering techniques
21 February 2007
I often wondered whether in today′s modern technology, myths and fairytales still have places at all. With the entire hullabaloo about fancy electronic design and analysis programs getting more and more ...

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Company takes delivery of fifth Mydata production machine
21 February 2007, MyKay Tronics
Projects Concern recently purchased its Fifth Mydata pick-and-place machine from MyKay Tronics, this making it the number one user of Mydata machines in South Africa. According to MyKay Tronics there ...

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The importance of testing in contract manufacturing
21 February 2007
A true turnkey contract manufacturer offers its customers a range of services that cover the entire lifecycle of the products it makes – from conception through design, sourcing, manufacturing, testing, ...

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Modular cleaning system can be easily configured
21 February 2007
PBT’s Miniclean is a small modular system for cleaning of electronic assemblies, stencils, misprints and other parts. It is another member of the company's range of cleaning machines for SMT electronics ...

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Evaluation of a new reflow soldering system with a 'hardness test'
21 February 2007
The changing requirements of customers, new products and new materials – especially refractory compound alloys – demand a shift in thinking for reflow soldering. Whereas four heating zones were absolutely ...

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Cleaner for assemblies with sensitive metal alloys
21 February 2007
Vigon A 250 from Zestron was designed to remove flux residues and solder pastes from electronic assemblies. Due to its mild formulation, the company says that this product shows excellent material compatibility ...

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Automatic stencil cleaning system simplifies operations
21 February 2007
PBT’s Swash is a computer-controlled spray system designed to clean stencils and misprints for electronics manufacturing operations. The cleanliness of the stencil is a deciding parameter for a good ...

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Find PCB faults easily using your PC
21 February 2007, Test & Rework Solutions
FaultFinder PCI is a PC-based solution from Diagnosys that is able to guide users to the exact point of failure in printed circuit boards. It uses 'power-off' test techniques and performs impedance analysis, ...

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Hot air station with built-in turbine
21 February 2007, Allan McKinnon & Associates (see Testerion)
The WHA 900 is an entry-level hot air station from Weller for less complex repair tasks or other hot air applications such as heat shrinking. It has an internal variable speed rotary pump to provide its ...

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New hybrid assembly technique said to be simple
21 February 2007
The Centre for Integrated Photonics (CIP) has announced a hybrid assembly technique which offers a very simple reliable method of integrating optical devices. The technique eliminates the expense of actively ...

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New boards allow hand soldering of SMT ICs as large as 240 pins
21 February 2007, KH Distributors
SchmartBoard, the developer of the technology that has significantly simplified the creation of electronic circuits for hobbyists, education and industry, released three new boards for large QFP (Quad ...

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Printer solution sufficient for tomorrow's needs
21 February 2007
itp systems & solutions recently introduced the Presto Easyloading panel printer with a security key to avoid unauthorised access to terminals. This is a heavy-duty kioskprinter from the company's Presto ...

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Maintenance-free printer solution is highly versatile
7 February 2007
The printer specialist itp systems & solutions offers the Presto series, developed by Computer & Peripherals Integration (CPI) of Germany. It consists of maintenance-free kiosk and ticket printers of ...

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Graphite thermal transfer compound
7 February 2007, Electrocomp
Fischer Elektronik has responded to market demand for a thermal transfer compound featuring high heat conductivity by developing a new graphite thermal transfer compound. This thermal transfer compound ...

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