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Thursday, April 26, 2018

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SwissLitho: Extremely Fine-Pitch Lithography

Zurich, Switzerland — Thermal scanning probe lithography (t-SPL) has been used to create patterns with sub-20 nm half-pitch resolution. Pattern generation uses a thermally sensitive resist and spin-coatable, hard-mask materials to transfer the resist patterns. Spin-coatable materials reduce the time ...

Tactotek Leverages Essemtec Pick-and-Place and Dispensing

Glassboro, NJ — Tactotek, a Finnish manufacturer of 3D structural electronics that integrates electronic components into injection-molded plastics, has partnered with Essemtec for pick-and-place and dispensing systems.

TDK: High-Sensitivity Mini Transponder Coil

Uniondale, NY — TDK Corporation has introduced its miniaturized TPLC553030-592H automotive transponder coil for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that operate at a center frequency of 125 kHz. With its dimensions of 0.22 x 0.12 x 0.12 in. (5.5 x 3 x 3 mm), the new component has a footprint ...

Techcon Intros Smart Factory Valve Controllers

Cypress, CA — Techcon has introduced a new series of smart valve controllers, the TS550R, TS560R, TS570R, and TS580R. Equipped with a universal power supply, the new smart valve controllers are fully plug-and-play and can be used anywhere in the world.

Tech-Etch Photo Etches Specialty Stainless Steels

Plymouth, MA — Tech-Etch manufactures precision thin metal parts from specialty stainless steel alloys, including MP35N, used in implanted medical devices, Elgiloy^® used in replacement heart valves, as well as 716 and 420 alloys used for surgical blades. Tech-Etch uses the photo etching process ...

Technic Launches New Global Website

Cranston, RI — Technic has launched a new global website designed to improve the overall user experience for both desktop and mobile visitors. The site offers quick and easy access to a wealth of information about Technic products, applications and expertise, as well as industry related news content ...

TOYOTech Offers New Thermal Material for PCBs

Fremont, CA — TOYOTech, LLC, a U.S. distributor for Risho Kogyo Co., Ltd., is now offering a new thermal material for PCB fabrication. AC-7303, a CCL (copper-clad laminate) PCB material, has an aluminum base, which is excellent for high-thermal PCBs. AC-7303 offers a thermal conductivity of 3 W/m ...

Waldmann Releases Ergonomic Magnifier Luminaire

Wheeling, IL — Waldmann Lighting has introduced its MLD, a complementary new addition to its magnifier luminaire portfolio. For any application where attention to detail is critical, the MLD magnifier luminaire offers glare- and distortion-free, 3.5 diopter magnification with a large, 6.3 in. (16 ...

Weidmuller: Modular Terminal Blocks for Control Cabinets

Richmond, VA — Weidmuller has introduced its Klippon^® Connect A-Series Application Range modular terminal blocks. With push-in technology, the products are designed specifically for use in recurring control cabinet applications to help increase efficiency and safety, and reduce costs. This range ...

XJTAG: DFT Assistant Available for Zuken CR-8000

Cambridge, UK — XJTAG^® and Zuken^® have released a plugin that enhances Zuken's CR-8000 PCB design suite with design for test (DFT) capability. The plugin improves test coverage by allowing additional design checks during schematic entry. The capability is based on XJTAG's DFT Assistant. ...

ZYGO Launches Next-Gen 3D Optical Profilers

Middlefield, CT — ZYGO Corporation's latest-generation Nexview^™ NX2 and NewView^™ 9000 3D optical profiling instruments are designed to measure surface area topography quickly and easily for enhanced productivity and versatility, addressing a broad range of applications.

ACL Intros ESD-Safe Finger Cots

Chicago, IL — ACL has introduced dissipative finger cots to its static control offerings for ESD applications, including those that require chemical resistance. Available in latex and nitrile varieties, these finger cots are designed for manufacturing in S20.20 EPAs, ISO 5 and Class 100 cleanrooms ...

	AIC Completes Transition to ISO 9001:2015


	West Warwick, RI — Advanced Interconnections Corporation (AIC) has re-certified its quality management system to ISO 9001:2015. The standard is focused on consistently meeting customer and regulatory requirements, while striving for process improvement and risk mitigation.

	Apex Factory Automation: Low-Cost Printing Platform


	Lanham, MD — Apex Factory Automation, the North American distributor for SJ Innotech, has introduced the new SJIT HP-520E printer. This platform retains most of the features of its predecessor, the popular HP 5205, but at a new, lower price point.

	Dymax: Dual-Cure Conformal Coatings and Encapsulants


	Torrington, CT — Dual-cure electronic conformal coating and encapsulant technology represents the newest advancement in light/moisture cure technology. Dymax dual-cure conformal coatings and encapsulants for PCB and electronics assembly applications are specifically formulated to ensure complete cure in applications ...

Flextron Offers Full Range of SMT Assembly Services

Wood Dale, IL — Flextron Circuit Assembly is now offering a full range of advanced manufacturing services focused on high-mix, high-reliability assemblies. The company's 55,000 ft² (5,110m²), static-free facility is located near O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois ...

Fujipoly Develops New Thermal Interface Material

Carteret, NJ — Sarcon^® 20YR-c from Fujipoly^® is a versatile 0.008 in. (0.2 mm) thin film that exhibits a thermal conductivity of 4.0 W/m-K, with a thermal resistance of 0.12°Cin.³/W. The material is excellent for transferring performance-killing heat from high-power semiconductors ...

MicroCoat Tackles Adhesive Bleedout Issues

McKinney, TX — With substrate real estate shrinking constantly, die placement very close to active wirebond areas is a major issue. Many available adhesives have epoxy ring run-out distances of up to 20 mil (500 µm). Wirebonding to or from a die with lines and wire placement as near as 10 mil ...

Oven Industries Launches Latest Temperature Controller

Camp Hill, PA — The bi-directional or unidirectional H-bridge configuration of Oven Industries' latest temperature controller is designed to create a seamless transition between heating and cooling as it commands the thermoelectric modules.

Reprint Intros Small-Footprint SMT Stencil Printer

Dorchester, Dorset, England — Reprint's Mantis 23 SMT stencil printer is built around the industry-standard 23 in. (58.4 cm) stencil frame, has a maximum board size of 17.7 x 17.7 in. (45 x 45 cm), SMEMA-standard FMI, and an in-line conveyor system that provides fast board transfers and a cycle time ...