Missing components. Sticky notes falling off. Hunting for information. The list of reasons for unplanned downtime could go on. But in most cases, line utilisation is heavily dependent on efficient material ...
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Vi Technology’s new NEO platform for the K series 3D AOI (automatic optical inspection) system embeds a machine learning based technology that drastically reduces the programming time while maintaining ...
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The Alpha 100, made by LPMS in the USA, is a portable hotmelt dispensing unit with quality monitoring controls. Typical applications for the system range from automotive, to printed circuit board assembly ...
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Building on the Bergquist brand thermal management portfolio, Henkel has developed a new liquid gap filler material that offers the advantage of thermal interface material (TIM) reworkability, without ...
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With a larger global installed base of MYSmart and MY700 jet printing and dispensing systems, Mycronic is taking the next step in bringing its hands-on expertise closer to customers by establishing multiple ...
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The X Line 3D Series 400, an inline X-ray system from Goepel Electronic, has a new detector option for high-resolution 3D X-ray inspection of electronic assemblies. The MultiAngle Detector 3 combines ...
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The benefits of using X-ray technology in the electronics industry to inspect printed circuit board assemblies are well proven. This article summarises X-ray radiation dose, and the techniques that ...
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BTU International was awarded a 2019 NPI award in the reflow soldering category for its new Aqua Scrub flux management technology. The award was presented to the company during a ceremony that took place ...
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An ioniser creates great numbers of positively and negatively charged ions. Fans help the ions flow over the work area. Ionisation can neutralise static charges on an insulator in a matter of seconds, ...
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The main target areas of application for Asscon’s VP310 vapour phase soldering system are labs, and prototype and small-series manufacturing operations. Due to the compact dimensions and the fact that ...
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Designed around the requirements of large EMS/high-volume automotive customers, BTU International’s Pyramax Vacuum reflow oven is configured with 10 zones of closed-loop convection heating and a maximum ...
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PACE Worldwide’s ADS200 is a high-power, low-cost production soldering station featuring the TD-200 Cool-Touch handpiece, with its sleek and ergonomic aluminium handle designed to stay cool and comfortable ...
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