SMT Live Test & Inspection

SPEA Demos Flying Probe ICT

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:29:01 -0700

Gabe Gonzalez, SPEA, shows SMT a flying probe ICT system that tests to specifications for fast, economical component-level test.

YXLON and X-ray Technology

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:48:39 -0700

Jon Dupree, YXLON, describes the importance of X-ray inspection for new packages, sophisticated PCBs, and harsh-environment assemblies.

Mirtec and Laser AOI

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:03:32 -0700

Brian D'Amico, president, Mirtec, demonstrates laser AOI and other features on their inspection systems.

Hirox Inspects a BGA

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:23:41 -0700

Christian Munoz, Hirox, shows us their new digital microscope with plastic prism, inspecting a reflowed BGA.

Aqueous Examines Cleaning Power and Test

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:16:03 -0700

Michael Konrad, SMT advisor, shows us Aqueous’s Trident cleaning equipment. The system prewashes, washes, dries, and cleanliness tests at each rinse cycle.

Agilent Demos Post-reflow AOI

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:23:51 -0700

Agilent’s sj5000 is featured, performing an AOI scan on a post-reflow assembly. The company also is highlighting lead ringer technology.

VJ Electronics Demos X-ray Inspection and Rework Systems

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:22:12 -0700

Al Cabral, marketing manager, VJ Electronix, demonstrates solder rework and X-ray inspection with the company's new machines.

Dage Demos X-ray Systems

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:30 -0700

Paul Walter, Dage, shows Gail Flower their quick-view CT, dual-monitor operator interface, and XD7500 NT inspection system.

RMD Instruments Demos XRF

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:55 -0700

Steve Glass, RMD, demonstrates their handheld XRF elemental analyzer's new features: an ergonomic stand, solder analysis capability, and "Quick Mode."

Samsung's Complete Assembly Line

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:08:01 -0700

Mike Foster of Dynatech/Samsung walks Gail Flower through the SM series complete SMT line at the show. Featured equipment includes screen printer, pick-and-place systems, and more.

Viscom Discusses Inspection

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:13:19 -0700

Volker Pape, founder of Viscom, traces the company timeline and reveals details of the 3088-II mid-range inspection system to Gail Flower.

Paul Ruo, Aries

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:19:52 -0700

Paul Ruo, National Sales Manager for Aries, talks to Gail Flower at Semicon West 2008.

Sony Debuts Printer and AOI

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:12:45 -0700

Jim Price of Sony Manufacturing Systems America debuts the SI-P850 screen printer and SI-V200 AOI system to North American assemblers at the show.

JTAG Discusses Test

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:17 -0700

Peter van den Eijnden, JTAG, praises the APEX atmosphere and tells Gail Flower about JTAG/boundary scan's capabilities.

YESTech Tours Inspection Systems

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:46:53 -0700

Don Miller, YESTech, walks us through 3D AXI advances, and the emerging inspection market for conformal coatings.

Seica Debuts Flying Prober

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:08:28 -0700

Barbara Duvall, Seica, introduces the Pilot V8 flying prober's features to managing editor Meredith Courtemanche.

Paul Walter, Dage

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:26:05 -0700

Dage's Paul Walter, Managing Director, talks to Gail Flower at Semicon West 2008.