The new PCB049 board and kit from Intertronics - developed by Practical Components in conjunction with Indium Corp. - is a key resource for evaluating mixed-technology lead-free assembly. This so-called "do everything" kit allows companies to test a wide variety of JEDEC and EIAJ components to ensure that pre-production and re-work assessment can be thoroughly carried out to ensure optimum production performance.

The EZ-mix®HI from Intertronics is said to be ideal for repetitive application of adhesives or sealants from twin pack cartridges. Its light weight, cordless and drip-free operation will appeal to anyone using standard 50ml twin pack materials in areas as diverse as displays, engineering, dentistry, marine building and agricultural, where the adhesive has to be taken to the workpiece.

The new Opti-tecTM range from Intertronics has been specially designed for applications in the growing optics industry. They feature superior performance in applications such as fibre optic terminating, and optical assembly and potting. Some are suitable for use in disposable medical devices (ISO 10993), and glass bonding or bonding where transparency is important, as well as optical processing materials and clear silicone encapsulants. The...

The specialists at Intertronics have noticed that being RoHS compliant and lead-free brings all sorts of new issues – so if you have sorted out your machine soldering changes they believe that now is the time to look at your hand soldering, either as part of your normal assembly process, or during rework and repair.

Dymax 3099 adhesive from Intertronics is considered ideal for all high quality display purposes where clean transparent bonds are needed on acrylic, glass and polycarbonate, either for screens or structural elements.

Intertronics has announced SpeedMask masking resins which are designed to replace lacquers, wax, tape and fixtures in metal finishing processes and to fully protect critical surfaces.

The I&J7100 from Intertronics handles a dispensing area of 200mm x 150mm and is capable of storing up to 100 different programs, but takes up less than ½ metre on the bench. It is ideal for dispensing adhesives, coatings, gaskets, potting, filling and shielding materials to a resolution of 0.02mm.

The adhere Autotube from Intertronics dispenses liquids, pastes, greases, silicons or similar materials directly from their collapsible "toothpaste tubes". It minimises messy transfer, as well as air bubbles and contamination, and provides dispensing control and accuracy.