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Altium Designer 13.3 includes major improvements to schematic import tools for P-CAD and PADS Logic, to leverage legacy design IP. Includes support in ActiveBOM for selecting currency, and improved supplier ranking automation. Eases access to ready-to-use design content in Design Content Vaults. Speeds design capture, and adds over 5,000 additional components.

Altium, www.altium.com

ML605GTW4-UV NC laser drill features two high-energy UV laser oscillator heads. Uses 355nm wavelength suitable for drilling polyimide material/flexible substrates.

Mitsubishi Electric, www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp

DesignSpark v.5 open source electronics design tool includes online, real-time design rules check and schematic buses, which group signals for schematic clarity.

Read more: RS-Components Upgrades DesignSpark Platform

Atlas Si SET2DIL insertion loss test system now supports Bidirectional SET2DIL. Improves repeatability of microstrip and stripline trace testing.

Read more: Polar Instruments Upgrades Atlas Si SET2DIL Insertion Loss Tester

CR-8000 2013 includes upgrades to System Planner and Design Gateway.

Read more: Zuken Upgrades System Planner, Design Gateway in CR-8000 2013

GSR1290 standalone router can handle panels up to 910 x 610mm. Depanels tabbed or scored assemblies by manually interchanging the Z-axis cutting assembly; cutting mechanism can be changed from spindle to a saw. Includes three rigid, compact linear axis' driven by AC servo motors. Pre-loaded linear guides reportedly have a mechanical repeatability of ± 0.01mm. Has cut speeds up to 100mm and second and positional speeds up to 1000mm.

Getech Automation Pte Ltd., www.getecha.com