Techcon announced the release of its new 50 ml dual-syringe dispenser designed for hassle-free dispensing of 50 ml dual syringes. The system can accommodate conveniently packaged 50 ml side-by-side ...
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Essemtec’s Puma is a high-speed pick-and-place solution that can also be used in the ultra-flexible prototyping development sector. With an IPC assembly performance of 18 100 components per hour, the ...
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Metcal has added the HCT2-200 digital hot air pencil to its line of convection rework tools. This digital handheld convection tool is designed for use in light rework applications that use smaller components ...
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As with any complex machine, there will be tradeoffs between cost and capabilities, some of which specifically relate to production accuracy and yield.
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Optilia HD optical systems can be used to inspect the quality at each stage of a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly process. By installing one of these in-line systems after solder paste printing, component ...
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To bridge the gap between its Pantera X-plus and Paraquda SMT placement machines, Essemtec has developed the new Lynx platform. Ideally suited for high-mix SMT production, this compact machine has 180 ...
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DDM Novastar announced the launch of a brand new, entry level pick-and-place machine. The L-SF40 is an affordable, turnkey automatic system that can be put in production right out of the box. The system ...
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SmartPlace technology, developed by Metcal and for which it was awarded a Global Technology Award at SMTA International 2014, has been implemented on the company’s Scorpion rework system. The APR-1200A-SRS-MOB ...
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SmartPlace technology, developed by Metcal and for which it was awarded a Global Technology Award at SMTA International 2014, has been implemented on the company’s Scorpion rework system. The APR-1200A-SRS-MOB ...
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The Inspex HD 1080p is Ash Technologies’ most advanced Inspex inspection system to date. Building on the success of the Inspex HD 720p, it boasts two core new features. The first, as suggested by the ...
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Metcal has added a solder ball placement kit to its convection rework accessory range. The company has developed a technique and identified a selection of tools that enable operators to rework small components ...
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Board profiling for production versus rework If we consider profiling a PCB (printed circuit board) for reflow in production, we are generally concerned with achieving an even delta-T (ΔT) across all ...
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