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Moscow Event Draws International Exhibitors
April 8, 2008 |Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
MOSCOW ExpoElectronica exhibition and conference will take place April 1518, 2008, in Moscow. ExpoElectronica is an officially audited tradeshow targeting electronics assembly operation in Russia and Eastern Europe. The show drew exhibitors from 21 countries in 2007. Following are some of the product highlights for the 2008 event.
Europlacer will demo the Flexys-10 intelligent placement system in distributor RTS Engineering's Booth F01, Hall 13, Pavilion 144. Flexys-10 suits low- to medium-volume/high-mix production and NPI requirements. The new-generation system offers users eight new turret positions. The improved eight-position rotary head with on-the-fly vision helps to maintain high throughput with a range of components. With a feeder capacity of 128 × 8 mm tapes and 10 programmable tray locations, the machine uses Europlacer's intelligent feeder technology to simplify changeover and maximize productivity. Offering users a speed of 10,000 CPH (IPC: 8,600 CPH) and component range of 0201 form factors to 2.75 × 2.75" QFPs/BGAs, Flexys-10 boasts accuracy of 45 µm for QFP/BGA and 75 µm for chips at 3 Sigma. Additionally, the system features a minimum pitch of 0.012" and a tape range of 8 to 88 mm. The system accommodates tape, stick or tray feeder types. Options include standalone or in-line conveyors, intelligent belt feeders, intelligent vibratory feeders, intelligent internal matrix tray, intelligent matrix tray sequencer, off-line storage trolley, barcode reader, glue dispenser, fixed upward vision camera, component test verification, software, and other features. www.europlacer.com.
CyberOptics' SE 300 UltraCyberOptics will exhibit its SE 300 Ultra solder paste inspection (SPI) system, with distributor AssemRus, at Booth 13, Hall 104. SE 300 Ultra 100% 3D SPI system provides accurate, repeatable results at in-line speeds, according to the company. The SE 300 Ultra incorporates the technology and features of the SE 300 along with programming time and inspection setup improvements, SPC charts, an optional system sensor with an extended height range that can measure paste height up to 24 mils, and a mechanical board stop solution. Other recent additions include 1D and 2D multiple barcode reading using the system sensor, an off-line defect review workstation, 01005 pad inspection capabilities, enhanced warp compensation for flexible circuits, and conveyor auto-width adjustment capability. Paste height accuracy is verified by 200 thousand reference points. The Ultra also features paste height, area, and volume measurements with Gage R&R <10 percent. CyberOptics also will highlight its will highlight the Flex Ultra HR enhanced-resolution AOI system with inspection performance for 01005 components. www.cyberoptics.com.
Kyzen Corporation plans to highlight the AQUANOX A4625B cleaning formula in distributor JSC Universal Pribor's Booth G09, Pavilion 3, Hall 13. AQUANOX A4625B is an MEA-free blend used in batch washers to remove pastes, tacky fluxes, rosin flux, no-clean flux, lead-free flux, and assembly residues. A4625B is diluted with water, preventing damage to delicate substrates. It is safe to use on yellow metals, aluminum, ferrous metals and composites, and most precious metals. It works with PVDF, Kalrez, Teflon, and ceramic elastomers and filters, polypropylene or stainless equipment. Bath life studies show high loading capacity for long tank life, low maintenance costs, and reduced waste generation and chemical consumption. The cleaner is a biodegradable aqueous solution with <25 g/L VOC. It contains no CFCs or HAPs and is nonflammable and noncorrosive. A mirror finish can be obtained on solder bumps when rinsed with DI or reverse-osmosis water. www.kyzen.com.