FasTRAK plasma system is an automated vacuum plasma treatment system for lead-frame strips, laminate substrates, and other strip-type microelectronic components. Uses robotic movement; reportedly accommodates full known range of magazines and strip width, length, and thickness dimensions. Designed to lower handling risk to sensitive substrate materials. Material tracking software and internal camera count the number of strips and track their progress throughout treatment process. Up to 10 strips can be accommodated per batch. Measures 1.65m x 1.5m. Includes a plasma chamber that can be configured for direct or ion-free plasma modes. Typical plasma applications include pre-die attach; pre-wire bond; pre-mold; post-mold, and pre-underfill. 

Nordson March, http://www.nordson.com/en-us/divisions/march/pages/default.aspx

K7000 singulates thin pre-scored panels with close component spacing. Is said to safely depanelize boards as thin as 0.020”.

DiPaMat Wh03 UV-curable legend ink features improved whiteness, adhesion and pencil hardness. Ink is RoHS-compatible. Contains no VOCs and is not toxic. Replaces Wh02.

Agfa, www.agfa.com

Integr8tor v7.1 is the latest version of a sales and engineering server for auto input and design analysis. Enables quotes in minutes. Reportedly increases CAM throughput by up to 30%, and supports frontend engineering. Automatically downloads and analyzes incoming design data, including design breakdowns with design-rule, DfM and capability checks. Addresses process and DfM issues such as drill span clearance and drill sequencing, and flags where holes will be drilled in SMT pads. Provides data such as minimum hole-to-hole clearance for inner layers, as well as extended XML information, the number of testable nets available, and minimum line widths on full planes and multiple paths.

Ucamco, www.ucamco.com