Component Management

Solder fume extraction units protect from respirable particles (< 1 micrometer) contained in solder smoke. Thereby they have a preventative effect against the pollution of human respiratory tracts and chronic diseases like asthma and bronchitis.

The ProtectoXP and ProtectoXC dispensing and coating systems by Rehm Thermal Systems protect electronic assemblies from aggressive environmental influences such as moisture, corrosion, chemicals, dust or vibration. Coating the circuit board after soldering protects the functionality of the electronic assemblies, which may, for example, be used in technical end products of critical safety importance, such as in the automotive, aviation or medical ...

The commercial vehicle market is requiring manufacturers to extend the capabilities of commercial vehicle solutions to include greater efficiency and performance, especially in the area of sealed inline connectors for lower vibration chassis applications. In response to this trend, TE Connectivity (TE) has launched its next-generation inline connector for commercial vehicles: SUPERSEAL pro 2-position sealed connector for inline applications.

The range of engineering adhesives includes new, low-odor formulations, which enable a more comfortable manufacturing environment, and low-blooming solutions. Blooming is the effect of adhesive being squeezed out between parts being assembled and causing staining.

With the new TCTP series, MTC Micro Tech Components has presented a silicone-free, thermally conductive one-component gap filler based on acrylic for for optimised heat management. The dispensable paste offers a very high thermal conductivity and can be used in applications where the use of silicone is critical. For example, at car manufacturers it is imperative to avoid silicone, because of outgassing issues, until the end of painting plant.&nbs...

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has announced that it now supplies the small plasma handheld device, the piezobrush PZ3. It efficiently uses cold atmospheric pressure plasma for the surface treatment of plastics, metals and natural materials. The plasma treatment activates, functionalises and cleans surfaces.

6K has announced its division 6K Additive has commissioned the first two commercial UniMelt microwave plasma systems. The news not only represents an achievementfor 6K, but also for global sustainable manufacturing as premium metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) powders from sustainable sources become a reality.

A patented antimicrobial surface-coating technology developed by Irish company Kastus has been shown to be effective against human coronavirus on treated surfaces, an independent Global testing laboratory has confirmed.

The Assembly Solutions division of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions will be introducing its ultra-low temperature solder and 5G solutions at the Productronica China show from July 3rd to 5th, 2020, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.

A number of the products that we offer are described as being highly accurate, precise and/or repeatable. We believe that these criteria are important to a process where consistent, high quality output is required, and they have a big impact on productivity through reduction of material waste, quality-based rejects, and rework. But what exactly do we mean when we say ‘accurate’, ‘precise’ and ‘repeatable’? ...