ABB Inc.    Wickliffe, OH 44092
May 04, 2012 Available as part of Symphony(TM) Plus plant automation platform, Symphony Plus Control HPC800 process controller accommodates applications that require modular DIN rail packaging. Ethernet-based plant network makes it suited for geographically distributed control applications in conventional or renewable power plants and water networks. Interface modules are available that expand connectivity of controller to intelligent electronic devices using PROFIBUS DP and HART communication protocols.

Count On Tools    Gainesville, GA 30501
May 01, 2012 Benefitial to EMS companies and contract manufacturers, ezLOAD 40 Series features 40 x 40 mm extruded aluminum base and soft foam pad. Compact design, which helps target more specific areas on builds with increased precision, also provides capability to flexibly handle multiple board widths. Protecting components while allowing boards to move freely through assembly line, ESD-safe ezLOAD PAD features active grip technology. Customizable product is compatible with any SMT equipment.

DEK    Rolling Meadows, IL 60006
Feb 22, 2012 Enabling real-time continuous alignment adjustments and cleaning frequency adaptation, ProDEK optimizes throughput and yield while limiting operator intervention. From paste offset data feeds delivered to printer by SPI system, ProDEK monitors configurable quantity of PCBs, sending corrected forward/reverse offset to printer, which then adjusts paste on pad alignment in real-time. ProDEK also monitors high area warning counts, which may indicate excessive or insufficient understencil cleaning.

Putnam Plastics Company, LLC    Dayville, CT 06241
Dec 12, 2011 Tri-Tie(TM) guide catheter shaft manufacturing replaces traditional hand lay-up manufacturing process of multiple components with continuous processing that creates 3-layer composite shaft, with maximum adhesion between layers for optimal performance. Solution also provides gradual transition of varying durometer outer layer without bonding or hinge points.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Nov 04, 2011 Available for Cobra and Paraquda pick-and-place machines, TCQ 18-bin changer can replace component tray in less than 5 sec and align it with better than 50 µm accuracy. Trays are stored in magazine that is equipped with handles and can be replaced. Standard magazines feature 18 or 14 slots, depending on tray thickness, each with room for one standard JEDEC tray; space also can be divided for several smaller trays. Capabilities can accommodate needs of small and lightweight components.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Oct 24, 2011 Available in loader, unloader, and combined module, Models BHL-04 and BHU-04 replace pneumatic piston with electric telescope push-in, cutting overall length by ½ m. Loaders and unloaders can be integrated into any production line via SMEMA interface, while combined module is suitable for fully automatic batch solutions such as independent printing cells that serve multiple assembly lines. For programming, units include graphical touchscreen console where all parameters can be set and saved.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Sep 15, 2011 Accommodating 2 dispensing heads simultaneously, Model CDS6200 utilizes micro-dispensing valves that can be modularly adjusted for numerous applications. Valves are suitable for small dosing dot sizes and non-contact dispensing applications such as dosing LED lenses. Designed to dispense small drops from 2 nl, valves can be exchanged, and fluidic part can be separated from drive part for cleaning and maintenance. Machine supports 3D-MID, which allows LEDs to be placed in any angle and direction.

ETCO South    Bradenton, FL 34203
Aug 02, 2011 To meet UL 749 dishwasher standard, ETCO Closed-Back Insulated Flag Applicator inserts small plastic cover into back of pre-assembled insulated flag terminal after it is processed and attached to wire. Plastic inserts are made of fire-retardant nylon. Featuring semi-automatic operation, benchtop pneumatic assembly machine processes up to 2,000 parts/hr.

Ovation Products    Bethlehem, PA 18017
May 13, 2011 Designed with focus on process adaptability, Grid-Lok(TM) Silver enables assembly specialists to begin with manual version and, through few modifications, convert to fully automatic system. Functionality allows for operation in manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic mode. With benefits of automatic board support technology, system delivers adaptable and stable underside support for miniaturized devices. Modular design permits scaling to handle various board sizes without any damage.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Apr 29, 2011 SpotCheck(TM) meets needs of assemblers who do not want to halt production runs to obtain counts of remaining component inventories. Able to produce SMD tallies in less than 60 sec, self-contained unit does not require any attachments or removal of tape from pick-and-place feeders. Accuracy range is ±5%, and capabilities prevent risk of parts run out and helps avoid downtime for component reloading.

Nordson Corporation    Amherst, OH 44001
Apr 20, 2011 Designed for manufacturing high density interconnect, flex, and rigid panels, ProVIA(TM) requires minimal floor space. Vacuum system, plasma chamber, control electronics, and 40 kHz power supply are housed in single enclosure. Full front and rear access allows for service to all interior components, and no side access is required. Pump is positioned on rollers to facilitate removal.

Universal Instruments Corp.    Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
Mar 25, 2011 Innova and Innova + direct die feeders are portable, high-speed units that enable GenesisSC system to assemble complete module on single machine. Multiple feeders can be installed on single placement machine with minimum feeder slot consumption and feeders can alternate operation for continuous running of like part numbers. Units process wafers up to 300 mm in size and include vision processing, wafer map input or ink dot identification, and barcode identification and tracking.

Micronic North America, LLC    McMurray, PA 15317
Feb 07, 2011 Intended for small-to-medium lot production as well as prototyping, Micronic 82flex is configurable with 2 drill spindles, 2 rout spindles, or one of each. Options include 125,000 rpm drill/route spindles and 180,000, 200,000, and 250,000 rpm drill spindles; latter is optimized for holes down to .0003 in. dia. Motion system uses linear motors in all 3 axes, and axis positioning accuracy is better than .0002 in. Z-axis offers acceleration to 4G, enabling hit rates up to 550 strokes/min.

KEBA AG    Troy, MI 48084
Dec 21, 2010 Active Contact Flange, which features sensitive sensor and actor elements that can be employed between tools and handling systems as well as in processing machinery, enables automatic, touch-sensitive surface processing in combination with accelerated and targeted force regulation. Pneumatic elements provide immediate and independent compensation for fluctuations in contact pressure to 500 N max without need to wait for reaction from superordinated control.

Zierick Manufacturing Corp.    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Oct 19, 2010 Surf-Shooter SMT loose-piece board stacking connector feeder mounts to feeder bay of flexible placement system and presents SMT components at feed rates greater than 3 pins/sec. Self-contained unit is less than 4 in. wide. Operating on 110 Vac 60 cycle, with 220 Vac 50 cycle optional, system places self-centering board stacking connectors which offer co-planarity within 0.001 in. and use capillary action to optimize strength of solder joints.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
Oct 18, 2010 MAG-built solar module production lines with annual production capacities ranging from 10-50 MW feature Op-tection inline electroluminescence inspection system. When used during lay-up, electroluminescence inspection provides ability to correct and/or replace potentially faulty cells or strings, so only good modules are laminated amd raw material usage is optimized.

Newport Corporation    Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 13, 2010 Models MRSI-175Ag, MRSI-605, and MRSI M-5 dispense systems for epoxy die attach, eutectic, and flip chip bonding feature confocal height sensor for determining dispense heights. Sensor enables measurements in single axis, providing access to deep cavities, confined spaces, and areas that are in close proximity to walls and other obstructions. Included LED light source has sensor spot size with 50 micron dia to provide nano-resolution that is nearly target independent.

DEK    Rolling Meadows, IL 60006
Oct 06, 2010 ProActiv enables printing of standard and next generation components using conventional printing process with single thickness stencil. System includes control subsystem and set of squeegees with embedded electronics. When activated, unit energizes paste that is in contact with or in proximity to squeegee blade, optimizing packing density of solder particles into apertures and enhancing bond between particles. Cleaning frequency and need to change stencil and squeegee blades are minimized.

Techno Linear Motion Systems    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Oct 05, 2010 Available in 3 fully assembled models, TechnoMod Gantry Machine comes complete with built-in industrial computer, swing arm console with monitor and keyboard, cabling, software, and enclosure. Travel ranges are 650 x 300 x 275 mm for Model 30, 650 x 450 x 275 mm for Model 45, and 650 x 650 x 275 mm for Model 65. For complex operations, 4th or 5th rotary axis can be added. Machine is suited for pick and place, dispensing, assembly, drilling, and welding applications.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Aug 25, 2010 Cobra SMD Placer features linear motors, high-speed bus and signal processing system, and 8-axis placement head in which each axis can place components from 01005 to 100 x 150 mm. Unit offers placement area of 23.6 x 23.6 in. and has placement speed rated up to 20,000 cph. Optimized for touchscreen input systems, ePlace graphical interface verifies all operator entries and, if necessary, proposes better values or provides online help. System's feeders can be exchanged while it is running.