Novatec EAP
Montauban   France
Sep 15, 2008 VacuNest securely fixtures double-sided circuit board assemblies up to 450 x 450 mm for printing, dispensing, and component placement. Shape memory board support system combines advantages of machined dedicated tooling fixtures and programmable pin designs, spreading support forces over board. Anti-static chamber, which contains foam former surrounded by polymer granules, can be profiled to match contours of differently populated board undersides.

Manncorp
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Sep 05, 2008 Suitable for prototyping, short runs, or full production, Economy Turnkey Line features 3 main components. MC384 pick-and-place machine, offering speeds of 4,000 cph, includes 128-lane feeder capacity and ability to mount 0201s, CFPs, and µBGAs in 14.5 x 13.4 in. placement area. Model 5500 Stencil Printer has independent, pressure-controlled dual squeegees and pneumatically controlled stencil frame. With 5 independent zones, CR5000 reflow oven attains lead-free-ideal temperatures to 300ºC.

Makita U.S.A., Inc.
La Mirada, CA 90638
Aug 19, 2008 Powered by 4-pole motor and 18 V LXT Lithium-Ion battery technology, cordless BFR750 has integrated autofeed design and extension handle. Aluminum dustproof housing ensures smooth sliding action, while screw guide prevents screw strip from tangling. Weighing 5 lb, this 16¾ in. long tool features ergonomic shape, 1¾-2 15/16 in. capacity range for collated screws, silent clutch design, and ¼ in. hex bit shank. No load speed rating is 0-4,000 rpm.

Royal Products, Div. Curran Mfg. Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Jul 17, 2008 Comprised of heavy-duty, welded steel turntable; solid-state PLC control; and optional integrated conveyor, Rota-Rack(TM) enables any bar-fed CNC lathe equipped with parts catcher to run unattended for extended periods of time. It indexes each time finished part exits machine, safely collecting and protecting finished workpieces. Height-adjustable from 11-50 in., product has 1 m dia turntable that provides 850+ in.² of usable surface area and payload capacity of 700 lb.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.
Roswell, GA 30076
Jul 15, 2008 Generic Motion Control combines robotics, complex CNC 3D processing, linked axis movements, and single-axis positioning in one homogenous system. CNC cycle times of 400 µs allow path precision in sub-micron range. In addition to parameter configuration and movement program operation, predefined visualization components provide simulation, logging, and process diagnostics. Flexible system architecture and large number of functions enable machine line customization.

Deprag Inc.
Lewisville, TX 75057 4726
Jun 23, 2008 Able to be converted for various functions within minutes, DCAM-XS is suitable for component assembly and testing. Basic version consists of 2-axis system based on linear servo motors, industrial PC with touchscreen, and control cabinet. Self-explanatory symbols facilitate choice of device functions, and end-product data is completely traceable. System measures 450 x 802 x 680 mm, with 176 x 176 x 80 mm working range, 3.7 m/sec max processing speed, and ±1 µm positioning accuracy.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.
Roswell, GA 30076
Jun 09, 2008 Based on Intel® Core(TM) Duo technology, APC810 Automation PC combines Core(TM) Duo and Core(TM) 2 Duo processors in one housing. Suited for graphic applications and image processing, compact unit features bus topology, PCI slots, PCI express slots, and integrated UPS, as well as supports serial ATA hard disks. PC infrastructure provides fast connection of peripheral devices, while Gigabit Ethernet interface ensures that data from external sources is transferred at high rate.

MagneMotion, Inc.
Acton, MA 01720
Jun 03, 2008 MagneMover(TM) Shuttle is turnkey manufacturing and assembly automation transport system that combines QuickStick® Linear Synchronous Motors (LSMs) with standard, aluminum track and vehicle components to form flexible product transport solution. System features high-speed transfer shuttle that allows for range of system layout alternatives and tight return paths that save floor space.

ABB Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
May 30, 2008 IndustrialIT cpmPlus Smart Client provides secure access to automation systems via any Internet browser for real-time process visibility. It seamlessly retrieves data from System 800xA and connected third-party systems and then displays this information in user-desired format to promote informed decisions and appropriate actions. Additional functionality covers trending and Statistical Process Control, alarm and event reporting, as well as Microsoft Excel compatibility.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
May 02, 2008 Custom-made, end-to-end solution assembles diagnostic test kits, visually inspects them, and loads completed test kits into trays at rates to 45 test kits/min. Solution integrates material handling, product feeding, and packaging equipment as well as automated pick and place modules, multi-axis FANUC robots, vision, and inspection tools. Complete system integrates bowl feeders with low-profile flat belt conveyors, puck carrier, automated reel feeders, and cutters.

Universal Instruments Corp.
Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
Apr 01, 2008 Targeted at mid-tier assembly sector, AdvantisX surface mount platform features linear motor positioning system and is available in single- as well as dual-gantry models empowered by Lightning Head technology. Platform is also offered in several multifunction configurations utilizing Inline7 and Inline4 High Force flexible heads.

Thiele Technologies, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Mar 19, 2008 Inserting paperboard, chipboard, or corrugated slip sheet between layers of 8 oz plastic bottles, slip sheet inserter eliminates slippage and prevents bottles from nesting into lower layers. Machine is capable of inserting 10 sheets/min and can be incorporated into any Thiele Pak Tek caser, creating fully integrated system capable of packaging more than 400 bottles/min. It can also be used to upgrade existing caser systems.

JDV Products, Inc.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Mar 14, 2008 Model 153230 VESSEL Automatic Screwdriver features automatic push design for driving 1.6-2.3 mm ordinary screws and 1.6-2.4 mm wood screws. Equipped with ergonomic square handle, 230 mm tool comes standard with 6 mm regular flat and Phillips #1 and #2 cross-slot blades. It also includes switch, to select forward and reverse, and built-in storage compartment for bits.

Dynatech Technology, Inc.
Horsham, PA 19044
Mar 05, 2008 Designed to handle components from 01005-14 mm², SM411 Dynamic Chip Shooter places at rate of 42,000 cph based on IPC 9850 standard with accuracy to ±50 µ at 3 sigma. Dual gantry system includes dual-lane PCB transport with 3 on-demand production configurations. Featuring single gantry, SM421 Advanced Flexible Mounter extends component range from 01005-55 mm², and is capable of handling up to 72 mm SMT connectors. System reaches placement speeds up to 21,000 cph with ±30 µ accuracy at 3 sigma.

Tooling Technology, Inc.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
Jan 25, 2008 Used as alternative to traditional nuts/bolts to locate and lock tools, jigs, and fixtures in place without requiring tools, Segen quick-change cylinder lock uses internal sensor to provide visual method of determining whether mechanism is locked or unlocked. Including steel cylinder lock and corresponding knob, device receives/mates with conical male knob, and locates/positions knob to within 0.0002 in. with holding force up to 25,000 lb/device, depending on cylinder specifications.

Kolver USA
Westford, MA 01886
Jan 23, 2008 Available in pistol or inline configuration, Multi Torque current-controlled electric torque screwdriver and Smart Arm System provides flexibility and control via 8-in-one tool combination. Clutch-less design works with programmable controller featuring up to 8 different torque values, which include ramp time, rundown speed, slow stop, auto-reverse, and hard/soft joint capability. System identifies up to 200 fastener locations in correct sequence and delivers torque from 4-132 lb-in.

Coherent, Inc.
Auburn, CA 95603
Jan 23, 2008 Suited for laser direct imaging and semiconductor wafer inspection, Paladin(TM) Advanced 355-8000 features mode quality of less than 1.2, low noise of less than 1% rms from 10 Hz to 2 MHz, and 80 MHz repetition rate. Diode-pumped, solid-state laser also features PermAlign(TM) optics mounting, which makes it insensitive to shock and vibration and ensures stability without need for adjustments. It features Aluminum-free Active Area pump diodes and smart power supply for hands-free operation.

FKN Systek, Inc.
Framingham, MA 01702
Jan 10, 2008 Used to manually separate PCB panels and produce uniform edges, FKN R100 Tabletop Depaneling Router incorporates positioning collet with 2 fully adjustable guide pins on either side of router bit. Operators can match contour of cutting path around PCB panel and cleanly separate boards along routing channel path. Able to accommodate any size PCB, system features adjustable spindle speed to 35,000 rpm, adjustable router bit height, and choice of 5 bit sizes.

ForHealth Technologies, Inc.
Florida, FL 32114
Jan 04, 2008 Managing all doses electronically in real-time, IntelliFlowRx(TM) I.V. Room Workflow Manager ensures that every dose is continuously visible, accounted for, and traceable. It streamlines all dose compounding and checking processes, utilizing high-resolution digital photography, standard PCs, and touchscreen workstations integrated via secure backend database. It also provides high-resolution imaging and barcode scanning verification to optimize I.V. room workflow.

Advantech Automation Corp.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Dec 27, 2007 Based on 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium/1.0 GHz Celeron processor, Model UNO-2176 supports pre-configured Windows XP Embedded OS and Windows CE 5.0 images with onboard device drivers. Unit includes 512 KB battery back-up SRAM, 2 RS-232 and 4 isolated RS-232/422/485 ports with automatic flow control, 8 channel digital input and 8 channel digital output, two 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 ports, 2 USB ports, and PC/104 expansion slots.