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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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 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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Transition Automation, the manufacturer of Permalex Edge metal squeegees, holder systems and advanced self-cleaning squeegee systems, has announced a new product enhancement: 'Sharp Edge', designed to ...
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The range of soldering iron tips from Plato is lead-free and RoHS compliant, and provides variants to fit all of the most popular brands of soldering iron stations, including Hakko, Weller, Pace, Hexagon...
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Speedline Technologies recently announced the debut of its next generation MPM printer, the Momentum. This general purpose printer features a number of technologically advanced features common with ...
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Speedline Technologies has received the New Product Introduction award from Circuits Assembly magazine for Electrovert's Intelligent Flux Control (IFC) with RunMax technology. Presented in the reflow ...
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The WD 1000HPT soldering station from Weller features the new 120 W high-power WP 120 soldering iron. The soldering iron combines a compact, powerful heating element with a replaceable soldering tip. ...
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Transition Automation has introduced an Electronic Self-Cleaning Metal Squeegee System. This system provides a solution to the problem of solder paste dripping and clogging onto squeegees, with resulting ...
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With the move to lead-free processes and solder pastes, many lower quality squeegees are increasingly found wanting. Transition Automation’s Permalex squeegees are infused with polymer lubricant, which ...
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Two main considerations should be made in choosing a proper tip shape; namely, access to the solder joint and maximum wetted contact of the tip point with the joint member to be soldered. There are a ...
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The European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulation is forcing the electronics industry to transition to lead-free soldering. Electronic production and rework facilities are currently reviewing ...
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