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EMI/RFI shielding products from TBA Electro Conductive Products

EMI shielding specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) now offers one of the UK's most comprehensive ranges of Beryllium Copper EMI/RFI shielding strips available from a single source. The company's portfolio of BeCu EMI/RFI shielding products is one of the largest standard ranges of fingerstock profiles available in the UK and, in many instances, the company can despatch from stock.

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EMS specialist and SC21 leader to demonstrate versatility at National Electronics Week

AWS Group, one of the UK's leading specialist Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, will demonstrate its full versatility to visitors at the National Electronics Week exhibition, Earls Court 2, 17th – 19th June 2008. The group now includes a number of complimentary businesses that combine to address the total market for EMS services - from design through manufacture, to contract service and repair.

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Chomerics introduces electrically conductive silver epoxy coatings for EMI shielding

Chomerics introduces electrically conductive silver epoxy coatings for EMI shielding

Chomerics Europe has introduced two new electrically conductive coatings to provide EMI shielding of electronic equipment enclosures. CHO-SHIELD 576 and 579 provide shielding levels up to 80dB in the 30MHz to 1GHz range. Both may be applied by either conventional spray equipment or a brush.

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ESP Technologies brings Design and Productionisation to the electronics market

ESP Technologies brings Design and Productionisation to the electronics market

ESP was formed in 2005 to fill a gap in the market for electronic design services by integrating design capability with follow-through into volume manufacturing. Specialising in the housing, thermal management, EMC design, MMI design and productionisation of electronic products, ESP has established a solid track record in bringing new projects to a successful launch in short timescales.

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Fully cured dispensed thermal materials combine cost-effectiveness and performance in volume automotive applications

Chomerics Europe has been able to provide a solution to a difficult thermal management application encountered on an automotive ECU produced by one of Europe's leading tier one suppliers. Using its silicone-based THERM-A-GAP™ T630G dispensable form-in-place gap filling material, Chomerics was able to provide a cost-effective solution, well suited to an automated, high volume production environment.

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Pneumatically operated fluid dispensing valve

The Fisnar CV629 Cartridge Valve is a pneumatically operated valve designed for precision dispensing of all types of fluids, such as solvents, oils, silicones, glues, UV adhesives, inks, etc. Shot sizes may be fine tuned by the adjustment screw at the top of the valve; hence the CV629 valve is recommended for applications where micro deposits are required.

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Two-part polyurethanes now available from Rapid Electronics

ALH Systems have two new resins in the 2008 Rapid Electronics catalogue. Uniquely, both of these two-part polyurethane's are supplied in a universal cartridge conveniently dispensed from a standard mastic gun.

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Conductive Adhesive Withstands Severe Conditions

Master Bond EP11SIC is a cost effective, silver-filled epoxy-resin system featuring exceptionally high electrical and thermal conductivity .It offers the application convenience of a one component system in addition to flexible cure schedules so as to best meet specific processing requirements. It has superior adhesion to both metallic and nonmetallic substrates with a tensile strength greater than 6,000 psi and a tensile shear strength over 1,500 psi. EP11SIC is tough for a filled system and features good resistance to thermal shock, high temperatures and chemicals. It is recommended for bonding, potting, sealing and coating over the wide temperature range of -50°C to over 150°C.

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Fast Track prototyping service

Fast Track prototyping service

AWS Cemgraft, a company within the AWS Group, has announced its Fast Track prototyping service can turn around prototype or urgent low volume requests in five to ten days as standard, and when really urgent, the company has managed to deliver in 24 hours.

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Chomerics introduces electrically conductive coatings for EMI shielding

Chomerics introduces electrically conductive coatings for EMI shielding

Chomerics Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, has introduced two new electrically conductive epoxy coatings for shielding of electronic enclosures. Both CHO-SHIELD 576 and CHO-SHIELD 579 offer shielding performance of up to 60 – 80dB in the 30MHz to 1GHz range.

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Improving Industrial Dispensing with Pneumatic Valves

Improving Industrial Dispensing with Pneumatic Valves

There are quite a few options when it comes to choosing a dispensing valve, and a plethora of materials which might be dispensed through them. Finding the optimal match is quite complicated - material rheology and reactivity needs to be understood, valve capability identified and proven, and the final outcome defined.

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Nickel Acrylic Coating provides cost effective EMI Shielding

Static control specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) now offers nickel acrylic paints in its ECP 500 series surface coatings to provide a cost effective solution for EMI shielding problems in a wide range of applications.

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Reinforced Epoxy features low shrinkage and high physical strength

Reinforced Epoxy features low shrinkage and high physical strength

A nanosilica filled one-component UV curable epoxy called UV22 has been introduced by Master Bond Inc. It has been developed for coating, sealing and encapsulation applications. It features high abrasion resistance, excellent optical clarity, low shrinkage and high physical strength properties. UV22 cures rapidly at room temperature upon exposure to a UV light source and is not oxygen inhibited. It has a service operating temperature range of -50°C to150°C (60 to 300°F). Post curing the UV22 material enhances its temperature resistance profile. Adding heat (90-125°C for 30 minutes) will give it a glass transition temperature of 135°C, far higher than traditional UV systems. The post curing is also effective in increasing its chemical resistance to solvents, acids and bases.

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New cellular mounter increases capacity and productivity; reduces space requirements

New cellular mounter increases capacity and productivity; reduces space requirements

Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe has announced a new generation of its successful range of high-speed cellular component mounters, providing dramatically increased placement speed and accuracy, combined with small size and cost-effective operation.

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WORLD-BEATING CONTACT CLEANING TECHNOLOGY FROM TEKNEK AT PRODUCTRONICA

The world's most advanced contact cleaning equipment for the surface mount sector will make its debut on the Teknek stand at Productronica 2007.

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Isopropyl alcohol wipes aid adhesive bonding

Isopropyl alcohol wipes aid adhesive bonding

Intertronics has launched pre-saturated ADH1610 Isopropyl alcohol wipes to aid the formation of better adhesive bonds. Isopropyl alcohol is the solvent of choice for the final preparation, cleaning and degreasing of all substrates prior to adhesive bonding. In addition, it is useful for the cleaning up of many uncured adhesives, sealants and resins. Free sample wipes are available from Intertronics via www.intertronics.co.uk

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Adhesive offers Strength, Toughness and Chemical Resistance

Adhesive offers Strength, Toughness and Chemical Resistance

Master-Bond EP30D-12 is a 7500 psi tensile strength adhesive with a 440% elongation that resists thermal cycling, chemicals and water/humidity. Easily processed due to its low viscosity, it adheres well to many substrates and cures with minimal shrinkage. Operating temperatures are -50˚C to 120˚C.

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IBM¹s CMOS image sensing technology now available at low cost through MOSIS multi-project wafer services

IBM¹s CMOS image sensing technology now available at low cost through MOSIS multi-project wafer services

MOSIS, a provider of low-cost prototyping and small volume production services for custom ASICs, announces availability of IBM's image sensing technology (CIMG) through its multi-project wafer (MPW) service. This means that companies working on imaging applications for everything from camera phones to high end digital cameras can access the technology at less than one-tenth of the cost of using a dedicated wafer run. They share wafers with other designs, paying only for the proportion of each wafer that they use.

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Omnetics offers precision over-moulding service

Omnetics offers precision over-moulding service

Omnetics, the manufacturer of miniature high rel connectors, now offers a precision over-moulding service, enabling defence, medical and other high reliability applications to benefit from having electrical connectors moulded into equipment housings. This ensures that contamination is minimised, and enables easy sterilisation. There can also be significant savings in space, weight and cost.

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Patented stereo microscope has no eyepieces – goodbye eye fatigue

Vision Engineering's newly updated Lynx stereo microscope employs patented optical technology to remove the need for restrictive eyepieces of a conventional microscope. The result is an inspection system providing amazing optical clarity, without the associate eyestrain or fatigue normally associated with prolonged microscope use … now LOWER COST with brighter, whiter long-life LED illumination.

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Process air heater for applications up to 650 degrees C

Process air heater for applications up to 650 degrees C

Hawco Group, the specialist supplier of industrial automation and control solutions, temperature management and circuit protection devices, in association with Osram Sylvania offers an accurate, versatile process air heater for applications up to 650 degrees Celsius. Designated Skorpion, the air heater provides fully closed-loop PID regulation with a temperature accuracy of ±1 degree via an on-board controller.

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New R/flex JADE™ A Series From Rogers Corporation Integrates Green Technology

New R/flex JADE™ A Series From Rogers Corporation Integrates Green Technology

In response to global demand for environmentally friendly solutions, Rogers Corporation has developed a halogen-free, transparent epoxy polyimide laminate system that is safe for the environment and delivers superior performance in an all-inclusive package for flexible circuit designs. An extension of the Rogers R/flex CRYSTAL® product line, the new R/flex JADE™ A epoxy adhesive system is ideal for a wide range of applications including hard disk drives, cellular phones, laptop computers, personal digital assistants and semiconductor packaging applications.

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Military certification for HumiSeal’s UV40 range

Military certification for HumiSeal’s UV40 range

Leading vendor of conformal coating solutions, HumiSeal®, has announced that it has successfully achieved MIL-I-46058 certification for its UV curing products UV40 and UV40LV. This latest round of certification means that the company now offers the widest range of Military and UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certified products in the industry across all of the chemistry types.

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Adhere diaphragm valve dispenses UV adhesives

Adhere diaphragm valve dispenses UV adhesives

Dispensing of UV adhesive is a subject close to the hearts of the people at Intertronics so they are pleased to introduce the new DV509-UV-LF. This diaphragm valve dispenser comes from the same world leading stable at I&J Fisnar as the pneumatic controller which makes this such an easy to use package, especially for UV curing resins. The valve's high cycling rate of 200 per minute makes it ideal for automated systems in all industries.

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Thermal paste application service is said to guarantee high and reproducible quality

Thermal paste application service is said to guarantee high and reproducible quality

SEMIKRON has increased its portfolio of technical and logistics services to include the application of thermal paste to power modules. The introduction of this new service sets SEMIKRON apart from other power semiconductor manufacturers, by enabling it to offer a high and reproducible level of quality. The optimum application of thermal paste onto the semiconductor module ensures good thermal performance once the module is assembled on the heat sink. Too much paste reduces the thermal impedance and can in extreme cases lead to cracking in the insulating ceramic substrate during assembly. Too little paste results in thermal overload of the power semiconductor, which shortens module service life.

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New LTCC substrate foundry service from KOA

New LTCC substrate foundry service from KOA

The needs for miniaturization, increased reliability and operation at elevated ambient temperatures have driven the development of ceramic based substrates and packages for electronics during the past decade. Among other technologies, LTCC have proven their superior performance in many applications, comprising high temperature automotive as well as high reliability medical and high frequency communications applications. Another application area is the production of packages for micro mechanical electrical systems (MEMS).

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Adapt, Adopt, Improve - Thinky at Deutsch

Adapt, Adopt, Improve - Thinky at Deutsch

It seems to the adhesives specialists at Intertronics that the whole point of technology in industry is to raise quality and/or reduce costs - in other words - to do a job better - often by simplifying multiple tasks or functions into one single operation.

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Huntsman introduces smart Araldite adhesives for RFID company TAGSYS

Huntsman introduces smart Araldite adhesives for RFID company TAGSYS

Huntsman Advanced Materials announces the creation of two specialist Araldite adhesives for use in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags designed by TAGSYS - a global leader in the development of RFID systems

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Cartesian Dispensing robot avoids contact contamination

Cartesian Dispensing robot avoids contact contamination

Intertronics has undertaken trials at product partner I&J Fisnar related to a proven method of automatically applying conformal coating to PCB areas surrounding contacts that may be sensitive to possible spray contamination. The trials used an I&J Fisnar Dispensing Robot complete with a brush applicator and suitable valve system.

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Vicor Announces V•I Chip™ Through-Hole Packaging Option

Vicor Announces V•I Chip™ Through-Hole Packaging Option

Vicor announces the immediate availability of a through-hole packaging option for all V•I Chips including MIL-COTS. This is in addition to existing surface mount (SMT) compatible packaging, doubling the available range.

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Intertronics - Digital liquid dispensing for all budgets

Intertronics - Digital liquid dispensing for all budgets

Reliable accurate dispensing of a wide range of liquids from watery ones such as cyanoacrylate adhesives to heavy greases is now much easier to achieve with the latest introduction from Intertronics.

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Flash Programmer said to Cut Programming Time by more than 80%

Adaptsys has announced the Flashstream Flash Vector Programming System, offering the industry's fastest programming of NAND and NOR flash memory. Flashstream programs devices at six to 12 times the speed of existing solutions. Programming times are dependant upon device characteristics, and are as low as 2.5 percent above the theoretical minimum programming time. The system offers up to four programming sites per machine, and allows up to four machines to be daisy-chained, providing sixty-four slots to meet the demands of high-volume manufacturing environments.

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Taping Machine Increases Throughput in Medium-Volume, High Mix Manufacturing

V-TEK has introduced the TM-4500 manual taping machine, an ideal solution to help manage part inventories and increase purchasing efficiency. Bulk parts received in tubes are taped and reeled at a rate of up to 6000 units per hour (UPH), depending upon shape and size, an increase of 30% over previous solutions. Typical applications include low- and medium-volume manufacturing, where purchasing full reels of components can be uneconomic, and taping programmed parts prior to pick-and-place. In the UK, France and Eastern Europe, the TM-4500 is available from Adaptsys.

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New Araldite product range now available from Intertronics

Huntsman Advanced Materials, together with the adhere brand from Intertronics, has launched Araldite 2000 PLUS - a new range of structural adhesives, optimised to help industrial engineers bring complex plastic and metal-based design projects to life.

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Micro-dots for adhesive application

Micro-dots for adhesive application

Coming from its partnership with I & J Fisnar Inc, Intertronics has announced a range of dispensing valves including the DV509 diaphragm valve, the VDP150 plunger pump for positive displacement dispensing and the PDV-1000 precision screw unit. These dispensing valves will be of great interest to development or production engineers wishing to achieve micro to medium applications of low to high viscosity materials such as cyanoacrylates, reagents, UV adhesives, paints, inks, solvents, glues, electrolytes, alcohol and other volatile substances. They will find applications across a wide range of industrial situations, e.g. gaskets, potting, filling, and shielding.

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New ‘Hands-Free’ Ionisation System

Meech International announces the launch of the new Model 200 Proximity Sensor Switching System for use with its Series 200 range of ionising nozzles. The Meech Series 200 range of ionisation equipment has been specifically designed to exceed the strict requirements of electronics and industrial cleanroom applications.

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Stereo inspection system for PCBs

Stereo inspection system for PCBs

The Mantis stereo inspection system from Vision Engineering is used worldwide for the inspection and manipulation of PCBs. The expanded eyepiece technology gives users an extremely comfortable ergonomic advantage, especially when inspecting PCBs for long periods. With greater emphasis of health and safety management systems such as ISO 14001, the 'eyepieceless' Mantis ticks all the boxes for operator comfort.

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Conductive sealing compound provides corrosion resistant EMI shielding

Conductive sealing compound provides corrosion resistant EMI shielding

Chomerics Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, has introduced a new corrosion resistant, electrically conductive sealant. CHO-BOND 1016 is a single component RTV silicone filled with nickel-plated graphite particles.

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Flexible epoxy adhesive

Flexible epoxy adhesive

It is unusual to find an all round stick-most-things-to-most-other-things kind of adhesive in a high performance specialist area but, according to Intertonics, the adhere IRS 2125 is such an adhesive. It is a high performance black epoxy resin system with a combination of flexibility and high adhesion strength on materials such as metal, glass, rubber and many plastics, including cable insulations and connector backshells at temperature up to 150°C. Originally developed for cable harnesses, fixing cables into connectors, the IRS 2125 often solves problems where other adhesives are not suitable, offering relative flexibility and high strength adhesion for high technology bonding, sealing and insulating applications.

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Safe two-part resin system

Polyurethane resin specialist ALH Systems has developed what it says is the safest two-part resin system. The NP2500 resin system goes well beyond the RoHS directive and contains no Mercury catalysts, no Phthalate plasticisers or no monomeric Isocyanates and is classified as non hazardous according to the latest EC criteria.

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Innovative adhesive technology from Intertronics

Innovative adhesive technology from Intertronics

Intertronics have recently introduced new adhesive technology for PET and R-PET plastics, from DYMAX Corporation, which provides aggressive bonds to a wide variety of engineering plastics. Ultra Light-Weld® 3-20741, the new UV/visible adhesive, cures upon exposure to UV light in seconds to create intrinsically strong clear bonds, while eliminating the marking or discoloration that can occur with heat sealing RF or sonic welding. The adhesive is formulated to provide structural bonds to PET-type resins, and is ideally suited for bonding applications across a wide range of industries.

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645nm Laser Alignment System from Photonic Products

645nm Laser Alignment System from Photonic Products

Photonic Products, the UK opto-electronics device manufacturer and laser diode specialist is launching a new 645nm laser alignment module which offers unrivalled performance and ease of use at an affordable price, ideal for use in industrial alignment and machine vision, particularly in clothing manufacture and the textile industry.

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New light curing adhesive for acrylic and polycarbonate vehicle lighting assembly

Intertronics has introduced the DYMAX 3-20469 which features fast cure speeds and the ability to cure through clear, UV blocked plastic and offers advanced features for a variety of vehicle lighting assembly applications. It cures through large gaps and forms excellent bonds and seals on assemblies with unusual shapes and less than perfect fitting joints.

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Intertronics at the Southern Manufacturing Show

If you specify or use adhesives then you should visit Intertronics at the Southern Manufacturing Show at Thorpe Park on February 7th and 8th. New products from Intertronics include low cost robotic dispensing and single process mixing/degassing equipment.

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Ergonomic lead cutters from Intertronics

Intertronics has introduced the Plato range of ergonomic lead cutters. The 170LX in particular provides ESD safe features for trimming of leads, wires etc where ESD damage is a potential problem. This includes fabrication/assembly of electronic devices or board assemblies as well as rework and repair stations.

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Flextac Wire Dots from Intertronics

Flextac Wire Dots from Intertronics

Jumper wires for ECO's and surface conductor repair are a fact of life in circuit board modification and repair. In the past, technicians used messy quick-set glues for attachment. Intertronics now offers an alternative solution, Flextac Wire Dots from CircuitMedic.

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Aeroflex adds support for live receiver and transmitter testing to 6413A UMTS basestation test system

Aeroflex adds support for live receiver and transmitter testing to 6413A UMTS basestation test system

Aeroflex has announced that it has added the ability to undertake live receiver testing and transmitter testing including HSDPA on its highly successful 6413A UMTS basestation test system. The capability is ideal for the ongoing maintenance of UMTS basestations to ensure they perform to specification as it enables testing to be undertaken without any disruption to live traffic caused by taking the basestation out of service.

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 CRC 201-2102 Professional Circuit Board Repair Kit

CRC 201-2102 Professional Circuit Board Repair Kit

The new CircuitMedic CRC 201-2102 professional circuit board repair kit from Intertronics is a comprehensive package of equipment and information – it is probably the most complete and versatile circuit board repair kit to be found anywhere. Applications cover removal and replacement of coatings and components, repair of conductors and edge contacts, as well as plated holes, jumper wires, legend masking, key and slot, lifted lands. Naturally the kit includes lead free repair frames.

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 Custom fabrication service launched by GTK

Custom fabrication service launched by GTK

GTK, the manufacturer of low cost, high reliability interconnect devices and displays is now launching a custom fabrication service with the aim of adding value and reducing time to market for its customers. The company now has the capability to produce sub-assemblies or full product assembly including product development and engineering. PCB encapsulation using insert moulding can be performed; and custom displays – LCD or LED – can be created and delivered even for relatively low order quantity requirements.

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 Intertronics introduces Flextac BGA Stencil Rework Kit

Intertronics introduces Flextac BGA Stencil Rework Kit

Intertronics are pleased to introduce probably the easiest, most reliable method for stencil printing solder paste on individual Ball Grid Array (BGA) component sites for rework – accurate, disposable Flextac stencils in a complete BGA Stencil Rework Kit.

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 Dymax range of adhesives from Intertronics

Dymax range of adhesives from Intertronics

The DYMAX range of adhesives from Intertronics is a comprehensive family of specialist coatings, adhesives, encapsulants, potting, sealing and masking products for micro-electronic and opto-electronic manufacture, rework and repair. In particular they are valuable for unitising/strain relief, wire tacking, heat dissipation and ruggedising of assemblies.

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 MOSIS deal with SEMPAC cuts packaging costs for custom ASICs

MOSIS deal with SEMPAC cuts packaging costs for custom ASICs

MOSIS, a provider of low-cost prototyping and small volume production services for custom ASICs, announces a strategic agreement with SEMPAC that will enable the company to offer customers a low-cost alternative to ceramic packages for VLSI circuits. The deal will give customers who use the MOSIS multi-project wafer (MPW) service access to QFN/MLP, QFP and SOIC/SSP packages from SEMPAC's Open-Pak product line. These pre-molded, air cavity packages meet the latest JEDEC outline and footprint standards. This means that devices can be designed for high volume production with streamlined testing to further reduce costs.

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Electro-Optical component subassembly design and manufacture service

Electro-Optical component subassembly design and manufacture service

Photonic Products now offers OEMs and system integrators a versatile and cost-effective subassembly design and manufacture service and one-stop source for precision CNC multi-axis sliding-head milling and turning. OEMs using the streamlined and highly automated service no longer have to order and stock the many different parts making up an assembly; instead, a single part number covers the whole assembly, which is delivered complete and, where relevant, tested and ready for immediate use.

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OK's Extraction Systems Make for Better Lead-Free Working Environments

OK's Extraction Systems Make for Better Lead-Free Working Environments

Lead-free reworking processes require higher temperatures and greater use of more active fluxes, which could account for the stronger smell of the gases released during lead-free rework. The often unpleasant odour is a matter of concern for many electronics manufacturing operators, who are worried that it may signal an increased health hazard. Concerned by the acrid odour given off by lead-free fluxes and solder pastes, rework professionals are increasingly calling for better health and safety measures and better fume extraction.

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cDT provides controller for new laser marking system

cDT provides controller for new laser marking system

When engraving laser specialist Electrox introduced its new generation Cobra laser marking system, several items were carried over from the previous model, but not the controller. Electrox's design team were attracted by the idea of using a membrane keypad on the control pendant and contacted customKeypads, a division of cDT.

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UV monitoring made easy by Intertronics

The new DYMAX Accu-calTM 50 Radiometer from Intertronics is ideal for monitoring UV curing processes. Unlike most radiometers which can only be used either for UV spot systems or for floods or for conveyors, the new device fits all three types of UV curing systems and is ideal for all types of industrial use - whether in R & D or production environments.

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Clear Potting Compound

Clear Potting Compound

Opti-tec 7020 from Intertronics is a two part clear liquid silicone which will cure at room temperature or can be accelerated at increased temperatures. It features a non-yellowing catalyst system and a low viscosity which allows ease of flow around complex parts, providing electrical insulation and shock protection.

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Added Flexibility In Soldering And Desoldering

Added Flexibility In Soldering And Desoldering

OK International announces four new soldering/desoldering equipment packages as additions to its MFR Series. Setting new standards for flexibility, capability, reliability and value in high-performance rework equipment.

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New technology squeegees from Intertronics for new lead-free environments

New technology squeegees from Intertronics for new lead-free environments

INTERTRONICS BEATS LEAD-FREE ABRASION PROBLEMS WITH POLYMER LUBRICATED SOLDER PASTE SQUEEGEES

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Transition To Lead-Free Soldering made easy

To protect its customers from added investments where none are needed, OK International has developed a series of cost-effective enhancements for its Metcal MX-500 and SP200 soldering systems that optimise them for lead-free manufacture.

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HumiSeal Europe is the new name for Concoat

HumiSeal Europe is the new name for Concoat

Following its acquisition last year by HumiSeal's parent company Chase Corporation, Concoat Limited has changed its name to HumiSeal Europe Limited, reflecting the global nature of HumiSeal's business.

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Optically Clear Adhesive

Opti-tec 5013 two pack epoxy from Intertronics offers high optical clarity and fast room temperature cure. It is designed for assembly/repair of glass, quartz, metal, plastics, wood or ceramics in applications such as optical filters, lenses, prisms, opto-electronics, e.g. photonics and LEDs, artwork and sculpture, as well as encapsulation, glob topping, casting and potting - and it is highly effective in restoration of minerals, gems and quartz crystals.

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Lead free development and evaluation kits

The new PCB049 board and kit from Intertronics - developed by Practical Components in conjunction with Indium Corp. - is a key resource for evaluating mixed-technology lead-free assembly. This so-called "do everything" kit allows companies to test a wide variety of JEDEC and EIAJ components to ensure that pre-production and re-work assessment can be thoroughly carried out to ensure optimum production performance.

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Hassle-Free Lead-Free Hand Soldering

Hassle-Free Lead-Free Hand Soldering

Two new upgrades from OK International put its successful PS-800 Hand Soldering System at the forefront in lead-free hand soldering.

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Gap filler provides industry-leading thermal performance material designed for demanding applications

Gap filler provides industry-leading thermal performance material designed for demanding applications

The Bergquist Company has extended its Gap Pad S-Class range of thermally conductive gap-filling products with the announcement of Gap Pad 5000S35. The new material provides an industry-leading combination of specifications, including thermal conductivity, softness, robustness and ease-of-use, for demanding applications such as cooling laptop CPUs, graphics processors and cards, CD-ROM drives, and voltage regulators.

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Proprietary software means fast turnaround of complex PCBs

Brynleigh Technology of Heybridge near Maldon in Essex has announced an enhanced service for the assembly of complex SMT boards. New software developed in-house will allow the company to offer a faster and more flexible service.

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Cordless two pack dispenser for repetitive applications

Cordless two pack dispenser for repetitive applications

The EZ-mix®HI from Intertronics is said to be ideal for repetitive application of adhesives or sealants from twin pack cartridges. Its light weight, cordless and drip-free operation will appeal to anyone using standard 50ml twin pack materials in areas as diverse as displays, engineering, dentistry, marine building and agricultural, where the adhesive has to be taken to the workpiece.

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Component taping machine automatically supports small devices

Adaptsys announces that the popular V-TEK TM-4450 is now available with support for taping of small devices including SOT23, 0805 and 0603 packages. The introduction of this support allows even more packages to be placed into tapes, allowing them to fed efficiently to automatic pick and place machines.

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Terotest gets sole UK distribution role for Aeroflex's 4200 in-circuit tester

In a recent move to reorganise its UK-based ATE sales force, Aeroflex has appointed Terotest as its sole UK representative for its range of 4200 series in-circuit test systems.

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Conductive Fabric Gaskets are ideal for handheld devices

Conductive Fabric Gaskets are ideal for handheld devices

Laird Technologies has added to its PORON-based family of Conductive Fabric gaskets for liquid crystal display cushioning and EMI protection in handheld monitoring devices.

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Two-part epoxies suit the optics industry

Two-part epoxies suit the optics industry

The new Opti-tecTM range from Intertronics has been specially designed for applications in the growing optics industry. They feature superior performance in applications such as fibre optic terminating, and optical assembly and potting. Some are suitable for use in disposable medical devices (ISO 10993), and glass bonding or bonding where transparency is important, as well as optical processing materials and clear silicone encapsulants. The new Opti-tecTM range from Intertronics has been specially designed for applications in the growing optics industry. They feature superior performance in applications such as fibre optic terminating, and optical assembly and potting. Some are suitable for use in disposable medical devices (ISO 10993), and glass bonding or bonding where transparency is important, as well as optical processing materials and clear silicone encapsulants.

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EMI Emissions reduced with on-board grounding contacts

EMI Emissions reduced with on-board grounding contacts

On-Board Grounding Contacts on the pcb are said provide excellent ESD suppression and EMI effectiveness. Frame Grounding contact is also said to be improved.

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Has moving to lead-free caused soldering or desoldering tip problems?

Has moving to lead-free caused soldering or desoldering tip problems?

The specialists at Intertronics have noticed that being RoHS compliant and lead-free brings all sorts of new issues – so if you have sorted out your machine soldering changes they believe that now is the time to look at your hand soldering, either as part of your normal assembly process, or during rework and repair.

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Transparent bonding for acrylic, glass and polycarbonate

Transparent bonding for acrylic, glass and polycarbonate

Dymax 3099 adhesive from Intertronics is considered ideal for all high quality display purposes where clean transparent bonds are needed on acrylic, glass and polycarbonate, either for screens or structural elements.

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Fast UV cure masking protects complex shapes during metal

Fast UV cure masking protects complex shapes during metal

Intertronics has announced SpeedMask masking resins which are designed to replace lacquers, wax, tape and fixtures in metal finishing processes and to fully protect critical surfaces.

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System dispenses to a resolution of 0.02mm

System dispenses to a resolution of 0.02mm

The I&J7100 from Intertronics handles a dispensing area of 200mm x 150mm and is capable of storing up to 100 different programs, but takes up less than ½ metre on the bench. It is ideal for dispensing adhesives, coatings, gaskets, potting, filling and shielding materials to a resolution of 0.02mm.

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System accurately dispenses materials without mess and contamination

System accurately dispenses materials without mess and contamination

The adhere Autotube from Intertronics dispenses liquids, pastes, greases, silicons or similar materials directly from their collapsible "toothpaste tubes". It minimises messy transfer, as well as air bubbles and contamination, and provides dispensing control and accuracy.

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Erst extends its development services offering to include full PCB assembly

ErSt Electronic has extended the range of its development services to include manufacturing of complete assembled boards and printed circuit boards (PCBs).

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