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Intertronics - Getting the Needle right
The dispensing experts at Intertronics are pleased to offer engineers everywhere the Fisnar FIS DCK500 Dispensing Component Kit and to provide one free with all their bestselling dispensing controllers.
Molex track-it Traceability Pad for Specific and Full Product Identification of Work in Process
Molex Incorporated presents the track-it traceability pad – a Printed Circuit Board miniature identifier that provides unambiguous product traceability of Work In Process in any high-volume electronic PCB assembly situation. The track-it system is particularly well-suited for use in the medical industry, where stringent traceability requirements apply.
Techspray Launches Ultra-Pure IPA in Convenient Aerosol Can
Techspray introduces E-LINE IPA (part #1610-12S) – Isopropyl Alcohol in new, convenient 12 ounce aerosol package. 99.8% pure anhydrous (minimal water) IPA is excellent for defluxing, fiber optics maintenance, stencil cleaning, tool cleaning, tape-head cleaning, and other light-duty cleaning.
Tropical Stencil Enhances Products, Adds Full-Service Sourcing
Tropical Stencil recently has added several new product enhancements, along with full service printed circuit board sourcing.
Comtree to Demonstrate VisionMaster’s New M500 Manual 3-D SPI Unit
VisionMaster announces that its distributor, Comtree will demo its M500 Manual 3-D SPI system at the upcoming Mississauga EPTECH Electronics Show, scheduled to take place September 27, 2012 at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Canada.
Meet BPM Microsystems at the upcoming CiEN Electronics and Digital Industry Exhibition
BPM Microsystems will showcase its model 2800ISP in-system programming station and 3800 automated production programmer in Adaptsys' booth located in Pavilion 1 – Stand : N° H85 at the upcoming CiEN Electronics and Digital Industry Exhibition, scheduled to take place October 23-25, 2012 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France.
T200 Ident Printer improves performance at lower cost
TE Connectivity has unveiled its new T200 Ident printer, the new all-in-one thermal transfer printer featuring upgraded technology for advanced usability and performance. This solution is ideal for low volume printing and is capable of printing on a wide range of cable identification products, including the smallest markers, with high quality and high permanency at a lower cost than traditional solutions.
XD7600NT Diamond X-Ray Inspection System at SMTA International
Nordson DAGE has revealed that it will exhibit in Booth #301 at the upcoming SMTA International Conference and Expo, scheduled to take place October 16-17, 2012 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL. Featured at the show, the Nordson DAGE XD7600NT Diamond X-ray Inspection System is the ultimate choice for the highest magnification X-ray imaging.
Eaton's Multi-Spiral Reinforced Hose for 500 Bar Operating Pressures
Eaton today announced the launch of its new hose and fitting series for working pressures up to 500 bar (7,250 psi) required for today's hydraulic systems with higher flow rates, increased working pressures and greater performance. The new hose and fitting series is available in the following sizes: -10 (DN16); -12 (DN19); -16 (DN25); -20 (DN31).
Packaging Technology from Microsemi Enables Miniaturized Implantable Medical Devices
Microsemi today announced a new die packaging technology has passed an internal qualification regime typical for active implantable medical devices consisting of thermal and mechanical stressing to MIL-STD-883 test standards. The die packaging technology is targeted at implantable medical devices such as pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators. It can also be used in wearable devices such hearing aids and intelligent patches, as well as nerve stimulators and drug delivery products.
Hamamatsu introduces a new, faster instrument
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has announced the release of the NanoZoomer-XR, the newest addition to the NanoZoomer product line for whole-slide scanning. The new NanoZoomer-XR minimizes workload and slide scanning time by automatically and continuously scanning up to 320 slides over two times faster than the NanoZoomer HT and RS scanners.
Marl Manufacturing puts tech into non-tech businesses
Marl Manufacturing today announced a 'concept to manufacturing' service for businesses who need to introduce a technology based product but have no technical skills or resources in-house.
Two PYRAMAX 125A Reflow Ovens installed at PRIDE Industries
PRIDE has revealed that it has recently installed two PYRAMAX 125A Reflow Ovens at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Roseville, CA. The new reflow ovens will assist PRIDE in its effort to deliver exceptional manufacturing, supply chain and integrated facilities management outsourcing solutions to business and government agencies across the country.
Multiple Bruker 3D Optical Microscopes purchased by Semiconductor Leader
Bruker announced today that a leading semiconductor supplier has purchased multiple Bruker ContourGT-X 3D optical microscope systems for their packaging factories in Asia and North America to support copper wire bond inspection and process control needs.
MTO Installs a Juki KE-1080LN High-Speed Flexible Mounter
Juki has revealed today that Mega Tech of Oregon has begun production with its new KE-1080LN High-Speed Flexible Mounter. MTO provides custom solutions and product realization for OEMs, including PCB assembly, cable and wiring harness assembly, and complete electronic and electromechanical assemblies
AOI Systems Expanded with Highly Flexible 9 Camera Configurations
Mek have recently launched new additions to its line up of AOI systems. iSpector, the world's first desktop system to offer one top camera and eight side cameras in 45/45 degree arrangements now accommodates boards up to 800 X 550mm in a wide variety of configurations.
Penn State Wins Finetech Die Bonder Donation
Pennsylvania State University was selected in a university donation drawing for a FINEPLACER Pico MA bonder on August 15, 2012. The multi-application system with 5 micron placement accuracy is valued at $100,000. As part of its 20th anniversary celebration this year, Finetech chose to give back to the university R&D segment of its business by donating a bonder for research and education. Nearly 400 entries were received, representing 95 universities.
Count On Tools' Contract Machining Services at SMTA International 2012
Count On Tools will exhibit in Booth #211 at the upcoming SMTA International Conference and Expo, scheduled to take place Tuesday October 16 and Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 9am-5pm at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL. roduct lines to be showcased at the event include: LED Nozzle Series, StripFeeder .mod series, the expanded ezLOAD PCB board supports series, and a broad assortment of standard tooling and custom nozzle designs for odd-form components. Products from the PB Swiss Tools division also will be on display.
Intertronics will be Exhibiting from Stand L42 at Mediplas
This year at Mediplas - on stand L42 - Intertronics will be focusing on how to address issues such as biocompatibility, component validation, structural integrity and production simplicity in the bonding of plastic-to-plastic and plastic to other materials – in applications from simple consumable components to complex equipment.
Custom Nozzle Engineering Breakthrough with Urethane Nozzle Series
Count On Tools has today revealed a breakthrough in custom nozzle engineering for ultra-smooth components from the semiconductor market. The latest series of nozzles feature precision-machined urethane tips that prevent components with very fine surface finishes, such as bare dies and wafer level components, from getting stuck on the nozzle tip during the pick-and-place process.
Biodegradable Contact Cleaning Adhesive Roll from Teknek
Following on from the successful introduction of EcoFilm adhesive rolls, Teknek has today announced the introduction of another market leading innovation with its new Biodegradable "EcoPaper" adhesive roll. The Teknek contact cleaning process uses sheeted adhesive rolls, which once consumed, have to be disposed of.
Schumacher install a Juki KE-1080LN
Juki has today revealed that Schumacher Electric has purchased and installed a KE-1080LN High-Speed Flexible Mounter at its plant in Matamoros, Mexico. Schumacher Electric designs and produces electronics assemblies, battery chargers and transformers.
BPM to demo 2800ISP In-System Programming Station at DESIGN East
BPM has today announce that it will showcase its model 2800ISP In-System Programming Station in Booth #309 at the upcoming DESIGN East exhibition, scheduled to take place September 17-20, 2012 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.
Nordson ASYMTEK to demonstrate NexJet Jetting System at NEPCON and SEMICON
Nordson ASYMTEK has revealed that it will demonstrate its new, patent pending, NexJet jetting system, with its one-piece Genius Jet Cartridge, at both NEPCON South China and SEMICON Taiwan 2012. NexJet makes jetting faster, easier, and reduces cost-of-ownership by up to 20% over other jets.
UV Curable System with High Temperature Resistance from Master Bond
With its outstanding light transmission properties and optical clarity, Master Bond UV15 is widely used for a variety of bonding, coating and sealing applications in the optical, electronic and optoelectronic industries. This epoxy based UV curable system is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles. It is also completely free of any oxygen inhibition.
tbp Purchase Factory-Wide Aegis MES system
tbp electronics has purchased a complete factory-wide Aegis MES system for their facilities in Dirksland and Eersel, the Netherlands. In addition to the Aegis MES wide functionality and ease of use, tbp was particularly impressed with Aegis' obvious experience, expertise and clear advice throughout the initial consultation and sales process. They also set great value on Aegis' commitment to ensure that the MES solution will be implemented as agreed upon.
COT's ezLOAD Board Support System for MPM SPM Screen Printers
COT introduces the new ezLOAD PCB Support System for MPM SPM Screen Printers. The SPM is a very accurate screen printer built for precision batch printing and prototype work. COT has recognized the need for more affordable board support options in the electronics manufacturing industry and delivered an innovative design that is not only easy to setup and install, but also offers industry-leading benefits to electronic manufacturing service providers and contract manufacturers worldwide.
Multitest Integrates 2D Code Reader into the MT2168
Multitest has today revealed that it now offers the MT2168, benchmark pick & place handler, with optional 2D code reader to ensure 100 percent device traceability and lot integrity. The 2D code reader identifies each single package.
COT expands Manufacturing Operations with a second Zeiss CONTURA G2 CMM
Count On Tools has today revealed another expansion of its manufacturing operations at its Gainesville, GA headquarters. The recent expansion is in response to the growing market for SMT nozzles and consumables as well as the increased demand for its precision contract machining services.
BTU will showcase New PYRAMAX Capabilities at NEPCON South China 2012
BTU have today announced that it will highlight new High Efficiency flux management and dual-lane, dual-speed capabilities of its PYRAMAX solder reflow system, as well as the latest WINCON 5.0 control software in booth #1J10 at the NEPCON South China 2012. The electronics manufacturing showcase event is scheduled to take place August 28-30, 2012, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China.
Intertronics' UV Curable SpeedMask Maksing Resins are Environmentally Safe and Reduce Processing Costs
Intertronics have today announced the DYMAX family of solvent free UV curable resins offering significant improvements in reliability, worker safety, ease of use, quality of process outcome and actual piece part operation cost in comparison to traditional methods. Scrappage losses in production of high value mechanical components is a vital consideration in improving quality and efficiency of manufacture.
Agilents New Single-Stage Rotary Vane Pump for Industrial Apllications
Agilent have today revealed the launch of the MS-101, a new addition to the company's comprehensive line of single-stage rotary vane pumps (the MS series) and roots pumping systems (the RPS series). The new product enhances Agilent's offerings for industrial processes such as vacuum metallurgy and thin-film coatings.
ACD installs Pressure Swing Adsorption Nitrogen Generator from South-Tek Systems
ACD today announced that it has recently installed a PSA N2-GEN Series Pressure Swing Adsorption Nitrogen Generator from South-Tek Systems. Dee Claybrook of Southwest Systems assisted with the purchase of the system, which will enable ACD to reduce its Nitrogen costs by up to 90 percent.
New Vacuum Sealing Systems for MSD MBB's
Super Dry has launched a new series of high power, high efficiency vacuum sealing machines for moisture barrier bags. Complementing the company's extensive range of ultra low humidity storage cabinets, the latest SDV series enable the controlled reduction of humidity and oxygen for long term storage and transport of moisture sensitive devices.
Cliff Electronics' Production Aids support British Manufacturing
CLIFF Electronics manufactures a wide range of production aids suitable for SME's and micro-businesses. Widely used for electrically testing or servicing electrical and electronic products in factories or laboratories the Cliff Quicktest enables fast connection to mains power without requiring the device under test to be fitted with a plug or connector.
Aqueous will Demonstrate its Flagship Trident System at IPC Midwest
Aqueous has today announced that it will be highlighting its flagship Trident system – the Trident LD – in Booth #103 at the upcoming IPC Midwest Exhibition & Conference, scheduled to take place August 22-23, 2012 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL.
TTP's Micro Disc Pump Technology Provides Silent Running
TTP today announced that it has invented a revolutionary new miniature gas pump that replaces traditional mechanical operation with ultrasonic pressure generation technology to deliver greatly reduced size and silent running. The innovative, patented micro Disc Pump has already been commercialised in a wound therapy application.
Entry Level UV Curing Flood Lamp From Intertronics For Adhesives/Coatings/Inks
The engineers at Intertronics are well aware of the advantages of UV curing for adhesives, coatings and inks in the automotive, electronic, optical and medical device assembly industries, where they can greatly speed production cycles, enhance quality and reduce piece part cost.
PRIDE Industries Installs Six KE Series High-Speed Mounters from Juki
PRIDE has recently placed a major order with Juki for six modular assembly systems. The order included four KE-2070 High-Speed Flexible Mounters and two KE-2080 Mounters. The KE-2070/KE-2080 are Juki's sixth-generation modular assembly systems, featuring the new LNC60 high-resolution laser for on-the-fly laser centering which results in high-speed, highly accurate placement.
Laird Technologies Introduces Board-Level Shield ReMovl Enhancement
Laird Technologies, Inc today announced the release of its new ReMovl board-level shielding product enhancement. ReMovl incorporates the ReCovr attachment mechanism applied to the pickup bridge of the BLS frame to allow for easy, tool-less detachment of the bridge after the frame is soldered to the printed circuit board.













