Productronica product preview - part three

Here are some more of the products being showcased at Productronica next week, listed is alphabetical order by company name.

If you would like to submit a release during the show, please send you information by email to editors@emsnow.com

Assembleon - Booth A4.179

Advanced manufacturing suite boosts profitability in mid-volume smt manufacturing  
     
Assembleon launches a comprehensive set of hardware and software tools which will make manufacturers using its mid-volume machines highly competitive at a global level.
  
The launch of AMS 2.0 Advanced Manufacturing Suite recognizes that fast, error-free NPI, minimization of changeovers and labor costs, and logistical efficiency demand that the component placement function is integrated into the overall production environment. By focusing on maximizing the performance of Assembleon's machines and providing connectivity to other machines and software used in the factory, AMS 2.0delivers the shortest design-to-production time, fastest ramp-up, lowest cost per placement, and highest output.

Implementation of full AMS 2.0 functionality moves many production preparation functions off-line, assures error-free set-ups for assured product quality, and eliminates bottlenecks and component starvation.

Rapid NPI is achieved by decoupling preparation tasks from board production through off-line implementation of operations such as creation of vision files and data preparation, electrical verification of R, C and L values, and checking of the barcodes on reels. AMS 2.0 also provides a central database for programs and vision files, ensuring that the line is supplied with the correct, most up-to-date versions.

AMS 2.0 provides production scheduling and line optimization functionality for highest operational efficiency, eliminating bottlenecks that impact production volume and time. It generates placement programs and feeder set-ups for every machine in the production line. A feeder viewer enables analysis and allows dynamic re-assignment of feeders.

First time right manufacturing is assured by off-line and on-line verification of set-ups, with an optional CLi interface using RF-ID technology for automatic set-up verification. AMS 2.0 provides line control and data transfer with all machines in the line, with functionality including production line start/stop, upload/download of programs and component database information to the line, MIS data download, and line warm-up. Optionally enabling remote line monitoring and operation, AMS 2.0 helps to make the 'lights-out' factory a reality.

Data from set-up verification supports logistics by monitoring component usage and tracking inventory, issuing an alert on potential shortages to avert component starvation. Timely information to the operator indicates how many boards can still be produced or how many production hours remain with the available on-machine component inventory. The component tracking software also forms the foundation for Assembleon's lot traceability system, which tracks complete production details on a real-time basis for possible future product recalls.

Manufacturers can choose the entry level which meets their current requirements and add hardware and software modules as their needs develop. The user interface of AMS 2.0 modules is identical to the Assembleon machine user interface, minimizing training effort and optimizing factory efficiency.

Cogiscan - Booth A4.380 (PB-Technik) & Booth A5.224 (Hover Davis)

Cogiscan will introduce its new RFID Smart Feeder retrofit kit compatible with SIPLACE® feeders and placement machines at Productronica. The Cogiscan RFID Smart Feeder kit can be quickly installed on any machine in the field for models S, F, HS, HF and C-series.

The customer's inventory of feeders can be converted to "smart" feeders by simply adding a low-cost RFID tag to each feeder. An RF antenna and reader is mounted on each machine feeder bank (changeover table) and/or feeder storage cart to automatically detect the unique identity and the precise location of each feeder in each feeder slot. 

Benefits of the Siplace® Compatible RFID Smart Feeder Retrofit Kit:
-- Validation of component and feeder set-up.
-- Eliminate human errors.
-- Eliminate bar code scanning.
-- Completely error-proof.
-- Reduce changeover time.
-- Track feeders and components on-line and off-line.
-- Easy to integrate with any software application.

The Cogiscan RFID Smart Feeder system can be used in combination with Cogiscan software applications (Line Set-up Control, Traceability, Inventory Tracking, etc.) or alternatively, with third-party software applications. It can also enhance existing systems by eliminating manual barcode scanning.

Digitaltest GmbH  - Booth A1.365

Digitaltest GmbH will be launching several new products at Productronica. The company has developed a new boundary-scan solution for its MTS range of testers, a 'second generation' flying probe system, a low-cost concurrent test platform and major new features for its C-LINK test development software platform.

Brand new at Productronica - Lambda Concurrent In-Circuit Tester - Lambda is Digitaltest's Concurrent In-Circuit / Functional Test System, based on the company's respected MTS technology, but at prices under 100,000 EUR, Parallel testing ensures an enormous increase in throughput. Lambda is quickly becoming the first choice for all high-volume PCB manufacturers.

The Condor 500 Flying Prober is now available, with its unique drive technology via linear motor, which ensures both high speed as well as high accuracy (Fine Pitch). The new platform is now 30% faster, 25% cheaper and comes with integrated Boundary Scan and a unique new 'Soft Landing' tool.

Digitaltest's groundbreaking combination test platform, the MTS300 is a true modular solution, with up to 3456 "non multiplexed" pins and numerous Functional Test modules for Automotive, Telecomm and Flash On-Board Programming.

In partnership with GOPEL electronic, world-class vendor of IEEE-Std. 1149.x compliant JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions, Digitaltest will exhibit its next generation Boundary-Scan option for the Digitaltest In-Circuit Tester series MTS 180, MTS 300, and MTS 888. The solution is based on a complete integration of the recently launched hardware architecture SCANFLEX® in combination with the Boundary-Scan system software CASCON GALAXY®, and also involves the ICT digital pin electronics.
 

Indium Corporation - Booth A3.550

WF-7742, a Pb-Free and VOC-Free Wave Solder Flux, will be featured at Productronica by The Indium Corporation.  WF-7742, formulated for wave soldering of surface-mount, mixed-technology, and through-hole electronics assemblies, is specifically designed to meet the challenging process requirements of Pb-Free manufacturing. 

WF-7742 is a water-based, non-flammable flux that eliminates VOC emissions and special storage requirements.  In addition, WF-7742 offers a wide process window that provides excellent solderability on difficult to solder assemblies during extended dwell times, reduces solder balling, and eliminates cleaning.

Backing WF-7742 is Indium Corporation's award-winning Research & Development team and its Technical Support team which features one of the largest SMTA-certified staff of engineers in the industry.  These internationally recognized industry experts and research scientists are available for consultation and assistance with your Pb-Free conversion.

KLG - Booth B4.241

KLG Maschinen GmbH will exhibit its "Speedstar 1" drilling / routing unit with autoloader at Productronica, the latest model with remarkable improvements in throughput and precision.

This unit, equipped with interesting options, will be presented in production mode.

KLG will also display its "Speedstar 2" machine, its economoc unit in routing version.

Furthermore its X-ray machine "Visionstar" and newly developed inkjet machine "Jetstar" will be shown.

LIPPERT-UNIPOL - Booth B4.333

LIPPERT-UNIPOL will showcase its new LIPPROX SBU Roller at Productronica.

Whether protruding "hole plugging" resin has to be removed or dielectric layers must be ground to a perfectly flat surface, the new LIPPROX SBU roller is the ideal tool. The roller's hard abrasive coating ensures high stock removal yet few passes and a resulting surface to which copper, dielectric layers or photo resist will perfectly adhere.

LIPPROX SBU offers a uniform surface quality, no clogging of the tool surface and an extremely long service life, to name just a few of the advantages.

For more information, visit http://www.lippert-unipol.com/SBU.pdf

MVP - Booth A2.251

Machine Vision Products will demonstrate its Dynamic Process Control (DPC) System at Productronica.

Dynamic Process Control is a fully scalable, cross platform plug & play system providing the vehicle to significantly improve the performance of your SMT assembly process.

DPC dramatically increases line throughput and equipment utilization while increasing first pass yields and providing substantial reductions in process errors, defects and attrition. DPC detects real time errors and defects directly from process equipment supplying detailed proactive instruction and leading indicators, providing the information required to control line throughput, utilization & quality.

DPC currently offers four integrated modules: DPC Enterprise Manager (EM), DPC Process Control Manager (PCM), DPC Setup Manager (SM), and DPC Data Managers (DM's).

One of the most powerful modules is Process Control Manager (PCM). PCM provides the user with the ability to automatically provide user alerts and requests for corrective actions based on 'Equipment Errors', 'Equipment Time-in-State', or 'Product Defects' from AOI or ICT. Implementation of this module provides the user with data to reduce material attrition, process variation and increase equipment utilization.

When used in conjunction with AOI, PCM harness the defect detection capability of the MVP AOI system and seamlessly identifies the placement machine and feeder and/or nozzle location responsible for repeated defects directly to the line personnel.

OK International - Booth A3.542

OK International will demonstrate the new DX-200 Series of Digital Dispenser/Controllers at Productronica 2005.  These systems are affordable, accurate and repeatable micro-air dispensing systems.

The DX-200 model offers an operating pressure of 0 to 100 Psi, (0 to 6.9bar), and is configured for general dispensing applications, while the DX-215 has an operating pressure of 0 to 15 Psi, (0 to 1 bar), and is designed for specific low viscosity fluids. Applications range from the precision deposition of surface mount solder paste and adhesive to semiconductor under-fill.

The units are supplied ready to use with a power adapter, air hose, sample tips, barrel, syringe adapter and syringe stand. Operating from a 24V DC supply, the CE certified dispensers feature a timer range of 0.008 to 99.99s.

Specified for manufacturing environments where accuracy and repeatability take priority, the DX-200 Series features a digital timer and adjustable vacuum for controlling drips between dispense cycles.

 
QTEK - Booth A5.110

QTEK Manufacturing Ltd., a leading supplier of consumables for electronics manufacturing and associated industries has announced that it will introduce two new revolutionary QTEK Products at Productronica: The QTEK Splice & Clip Tape, and the QTEK Splice Station.

The QTEK Splice & Clip Tape is an innovative easy to use, labour-saving development, which ensures an accurate and reliable connection when attaching new and used reels in the electronic manufacturing industry.  The single operation combines both the clip and splice tape on the one piece, eliminating the awkward handling problems commonly associated with the splicing process.  QTEK Splice & Clip Tape is guaranteed to increase a company's productivity, with excellent joints each and every time. 

The QTEK Splice Station is an all-in-one original solution to all your splicing needs. The QTEK Splice Station includes all the necessities to attach a new and old reel in the electronic manufacturing industry, in a solid portable trolley. The QTEK Splice Station, is easily assembled, its unique features include a secured splicing tool with placement pins for increased accuracy, a handheld splicing scissors, and an axle to hold the new reel, all encompassed in a compact, mobile design.

QTEK was formed in 1997, as a single source supplier of cleaning consumables for electronics manufacturing and associated industries, with headquarters in Galway, Ireland, and another manufacturing plant in Mexico.

For further information, visit www.qtek.com or e-mail info@qtek.ie.

Seica - Booth A1.445 to A1.449
 
Seica SPA has announced the addition of several new products within its new VIVA Integrated Platform, in order to meet the challenges of today's focus on automation.

These include the Strategy.sl, a fully automated in-circuit/functional bed of nails tester, the Pilot VIP system, Seica's full-performance automated flying probe tester for loaded boards, the S24 BBT flying probe tester for bare boards, and the Firefly, a laser selective soldering system.

Seica's products meet the GEM (Generic Model for Communication and Control of Manufacturing Equipment) Standard. In addition, the mechanical interface on these products also adheres to the SMEMA (Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturer's Association) Standard.
 
Strategy.sl is the latest addition to the VIP Strategy Line of board testers and first installations for automotive applications have exceeded Italian customers' expectations.

Strategy.sl integrates in-circuit, functional and visual test solutions on a fully automated SMEMA standard conveyor for loading and unloading of boards under test, making it the ideal test solution for integration into a completely automated production line, or into a stand-alone test island.

Seica will also showcase it's innovative PILOT VIP Flying Probe system, a full-performance test system that integrates a complete set of test tools and techniques that go beyond the conventional definition of "flying prober". 

Solectron - Booth A6.516
 
Solectron Corporation, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, will exhibit at Productronica.

The company will provide three presentations during the event to showcase its full breadth of global supply chain solutions - collaborative product design, Lean Six Sigma manufacturing and post-manufacturing services such as repair, logistics and reverse logistics.

-- Solectron will highlight solutions for a range of market segments and will describe how to achieve competitive advantages for OEMs in terms of cost efficiency and time-to-market through optimized supply chain management.
-- Solectron will also profile its Lean Six Sigma methodology, the Solectron Production System (SPS(tm)), a key differentiator for process optimization.
-- Lastly, as the EU deadline for "lead-free" manufacturing takes effect in 2006, Solectron - through its role within the ZVEI - will discuss how it is significantly driving the production transfer towards lead-free to meet regulatory requirements.
 
Three presentations at the Productronica Forum will complement Solectron's presence:
-- Intelligent Product Industrialisation measured by Total Landed Cost (Peter Peetz, 16.11.2005, 10.55 - 11.20 Uhr)
-- Lean Six Sigma - Solectron Production System (Peter Peetz, 16.11.2005, 12.10-12.35 Uhr)
-- Update on Pb-Free Soldering Optimization (Kim Hyland / Denis Barbini, Dover Soltec, 17.11.2005, 13.00 - 13.30 Uhr)
 

Surclean - Booth A5.455

Surclean, a division of SMT, will showcase the SPR 2000 Series of semi-aqueous flux cleaners at Productronica.

SURCLEAN SPR 2050
Surclean SPR2050 cleaner is a semi-aqueous solution formulated for fast, easy removal of flux residues and other soils from electronic assemblies. Cleaning is achieved by a powerful custom synthesized aprotic solvent combined with dual-action saponifiers. Cleaning levels easily exceed IPC and MIL requirements.

SURCLEAN SPR 2100
Surclean SPR 2100 is a strong semi-aqueous cleaning solution based on the successful SPR 2050 chemistry, but specified at a higher active solvent concentration level for enhanced removal rates of flux residues and other soils, including some hard to clean 'no-clean' types.

SURCLEAN SPR 2300
Surclean SPR 2300 is an exceptionally strong semi-aqueous solution based on a combination of the exclusive Surclean Aprotic Solvent Technology and a blend of water miscible solvents with dual-action saponifiers. It is available with added low foam surfactant for single and multi-tank batch type cleaning systems or with minimal surfactant for use with fully automatic dishwasher type systems. Unlike the other SPR 2000 series materials, SPR 2300 is used at full strength for maximum effectiveness.

The SPR2XXX range is available as a concentrate or pre-diluted in high purity de-ionized water, depending on the cleaning method.

Ultrasonic Systems - Booth A4.158

Ultrasonic Systems, Inc. will demonstrate the Micro-Line Digital Dispensing Head at Productronica.

This Digital Dispensing Head consists of a high-speed liquid metering valve and a precision nozzle.

The Micro-Line applies conformal coatings in precise lines or dots down to 1 mm with the liquid flow rate set electronically with the Prism software.  The coating is applied at a distance from 5 to 15 mm between the nozzle tip and the substrate.  This technology is much more effective than conventional needle dispensing.

Ultrasonic Systems, Inc. will also demonstrate the Optima Fluxing System. The Optima takes flux through-hole penetration to a higher level.  The new Ultra-Spray head produces a more vertical spray pattern, ensuring excellent through-hole penetration when using water-based VOC-Free fluxes.

The Optima System ultrasonically atomizes VOC-Free flux into a fine mist, and then traverses the spray under the circuit at programmable speeds, ensuring excellent flux penetration of the plated-through holes. 

The Optima System can process circuit boards up to 24 inches wide (61 cm) and 0.250 inches thick (6.35 mm), with plated through holes of 0.015 inches (0.381 mm) in diameter. 

For a case study on measuring through-hole penetration with the Optima Fluxing System visit www.ultraspray.com.

VJ Electronix - Booth A1.339

VJ Electronix Inc. will display the X130D X-ray inspection system in booth A1.339 at Productronica.

X130D is a manufacturing process and failure analysis (F/A) X-ray inspection system with a digital detector that provides a clearer picture. The system sets a new industry standard for ultra-high-resolution small component and circuit board inspection.

The system is part of the VJE F/A Series, which includes four other standard models: 90, 130, 130L and 160L, and is built around the choice of X-ray sources from 90 to 160 kV and two cabinet sizes to accommodate board handling from 10 x 12" to 18 x 16".

The F/A Series provides testing across the entire range of inspection tasking from process control to failure analysis. System applications include process and failure analysis of semiconductor components and assembled PCBs to heavy-duty automotive and aerospace industry parts, including standard SMT and PTH solder joints to fine-pitch components; area-array packages; and connectors, hybrid package and board modules, and more.

The X130D comes standard with an advanced image processor and a complete library of measurement and analysis tools. Proprietary New Electronix User Software (NEXUS(TM)) is used to enhance, analyze and view real-time X-ray images.