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smtonline supplier/new Product
news Highlights
Panasonic introduces nPm-D3 to
smt Platform
"The NpM-D3 brings the industry's first, single-unit
camera for alignment, thickness, and coplanarity,"
said Mark ragard, GM, electronics assembly Sales.
"beyond 3D multi-recognition, the NpM-D3 offers
board warp detection, adaptive process control,
and auto board support pin—features that contrib-
ute to lean assembly, maximum productivity, and
impressive investment protection."
intertronics intros new DymaX
encompass technology
intertronics has launched new DyMaX encom-
pass technology in a range of light-cure adhesives,
which combine the benefits of colour change once
cured with red fluorescence. This combination of-
fers the significant improvements in production
efficiencies gained from rapid, on-demand curing
while ensuring greatly improved quality outcomes.
alpha releases trueHeight spacer blocks
Named for their precise height control and burr-
free edges, these non-collapse disc spacers from al-
pha mitigate corner solder bridging caused by Bga
warping during SMT reflow. The spacer blocks are
offered in tape and reel packaging for automatic
placement with excellent pick rate yield.
smta recognizes indium with
corporate award
indium Corporation was presented with SMTa's
Corporate award on Tuesday, September 30, at
the Members of Distinction awards Ceremony
at SMTa international in rosemont, illinois. This
award is not based on a product or a process, but
rather on company's contribution to the overall
success of SMTa.
Digitaltest added to Panasonic's
Panacim Program
panasonic Factory Solutions Company of america
has announced the addition of Digitaltest solutions
and equipment to the panaCiM Certified Technol-
ogy Program.
easybraid Partners with allied electronics
John webber, National Sales manager, stated,
"This new partnering with allied significantly ben-
efits customers here in the u.S., Canada, and Mex-
ico. The products easyBraid provides enhances al-
lied's ability to find solutions for their customers'
needs with our 400+ products in the PCB assem-
bly industry."
r.H. technologies installs two new
mek aoi systems
Marantz Business electronics (Mek), recently an-
nounced the installation of its tenth and eleventh
aoi system at rh Technologies. The israel-head-
quartered eMS provider recently commissioned
two new powerSpector FDaz in-line aoi systems,
complementing the existing nine Mek systems.
Douglas electrical components earns
iPc 620 certification
The iPC-a-620 program is the only industry qual-
ity assurance standard for cable and wire harness
fabrication and installation agreed upon by mem-
bers of the ipC and the wire harness Manufactur-
ers' association.
Firstronic's Juarez, mexico Facility
begins Production
The company's new facility in Juarez, Mexico,
began production qualification runs this month.
Facility preparation was completed earlier in Sep-
tember and the first two SMT lines have been in-
stalled. The facility is only five minutes away from
the Mexican border across from el Paso, Texas,
providing the cost advantages of Mexico and the
logistics simplicity of the border crossing.
Firstronic wins global trader of
the year award
Firstronic llC was named Global Trader of the year
at the 14th annual automation alley awards gala
held September 12 at the Motor City Casino hotel
in Detroit, Michigan. automation alley's annual
awards gala honors technology organizations and
their leaders.
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