Exact inventory knowledge and permanent inventory are mandatory to increase productivity, for on-time delivery and for immediate reaction in case of bottlenecks. The entire SMT line is usually monitored, ...
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Able to handle parts as small as 100 microns, the ADJUST-A-VAC vacuum tweezers from Virtual Industries answer customer concerns about manual handling of very thin/delicate substrates, optics, wafers, ...
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TopLine, represented locally by Test & Rework Solutions, announced that Martin Hart, CEO of TopLine and inventor, has filed for a US patent for a lead-free solder column used in the manufacture of field ...
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TopLine, represented locally by Test & Rework Solutions, announced that Martin Hart, CEO of TopLine and inventor, has filed for a US patent for a lead-free solder column used in the manufacture of field ...
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The highlight of Optical Control Asia’s CCX is that there are no libraries required or need for customer input to get started. It is as simple as plugging in the machine, and starting counting. The CCX ...
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The V-6000-220 ADJUST-A-VAC vacuum tweezer from Virtual Industries allows the operator to adjust the vacuum level from just below atmospheric pressure to up to 25 cm of mercury depending on the fragility ...
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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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