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Nuvogo 1000 direct imager is for printed circuit board solder masks.

Diamond direct imaging system is for printed circuit board solder masks. Features dual table mechanism and flexible scaling modes. Uses high power light source. Wide wavelength spectrums to ensure fit for conventional solder resists. Addresses solder mask manufacturing needs of high-density interconnect and multilayer boards.

Orbotech, www.orbotech.com

Coolit v.15 computational fluid dynamics software predicts airflow and heat transfer in electronics equipment and CoolitPCB v.15 printed circuit board board-level thermal analyses tool deliver an order of magnitude increase in user interface speed when working with complex CAD-imported objects. Major improvements to the solver include up to 40% solution time cut for most problems, and an up to a 50% boost for forced convection flows with difficult (multivalued) fan curves. Model construction efficiency has improved with the addition of a second window option to the system, which is particularly effective when using more than one computer monitor.

New functionality includes Joule heating, precise layer positioning for PCBs and support for circular/oval PCBs. Viewing computed results and generating reports is said to be easier due to enhanced CoolPlot integrated visualization tool. CoolPlot now includes new Probe components and the ability to write annotations on still images. Now automatically saves viewing configuration.

Other improvements introduced in v.15 are a streamlined user interface for fan modeling and increased convergence rates for free convection flows. The quality of exported videos and stills has also been enhanced. Both tools work with Windows.

Daat Research Corp., daat.com/PCBjump.php

Sicrys I50TM-119 conductive digital inks are jet-printable. Are based on single-crystal silver nanoparticles; are for low-temperature sintering applications, which permit printing on flexible substrates. Provide high silver loading, low viscosity, long shelf life, reliable jetting and good printability. Printed patterns offer low electrical resistivity, good adhesion to substrates, and durability in humid and aqueous environments. For use in antennas, printed circuit boards, sensors, and security devices.

PV Nano Cell, www.PVNanoCell.com

Valor Process Preparation software consolidates a full product model and any number of related manufacturing process definitions into a single efficient container. Applies advanced process simulation and automated machine library generation techniques to create complete "ready to go" machine programs, operational data and work instructions for processes such as SMT, assembly, test & inspection, and stencil creation. Includes enhanced support for rapid test programming, including the ability to intelligently link schematic, PCB layout and Bill of Materials (BoM) data. Selecting a track on the PCB layout immediately shows the node in the corresponding schematic diagram from design, and vice versa. Helps ensure testability and rapid debug time when investigating test failures at shop-floor repair stations. Provides a simple way to directly compare electrical component data between schematic and production BoM, ensuring correct output for test and SMT machines. Is said to minimize changeover downtime and startup risk when executing manufacturing changes.

Mentor Graphics, http://www.mentor.com

Elpemer AS 2467 SM-DG solder resist has direct imaging capability and high-temperature resistance. Has short exposure times and high resolution. Withstands thermal shock tests of more than 1000 cycles at -40°/+175°C without cracking or loss of adhesion; is suitable for exposure to permanent temp. loads >1000h up to 175°C. Can be used with Apollon 11 DI, Ledia, MDI exposure unit, Nuvogo 800, and UV-P300 direct imaging systems.

Lackwerke Peters, peters.de