■ ABB expands robot family with ceiling-mounted design aimed at fast and accurate small parts assembly.
ABB’s new SCARA robot delivers maximum flexibility
ABB has expanded its SCARA robot family with the launch of a compact invert-mounted model for small parts assembly applications. By mounting the IRB 910INV on the ceiling, manufacturers can increase the space efficiency and flexibility of each cell and handle more complex tasks even in cramped locations. The inverted mounting also allows the IRB 910INV to collaborate with other robots and machines simultaneously in the same footprint, further boosting productivity. Utilising ABB’s superior motion control technology, the IRB 910INV offers class-leading repeatable accuracy for applications including picking and placing, assembly and testing, electronics small parts assembly tasks such as screw driving, inserting or mounting components, and automated inspections for quality control.
www.abb.com/robotics
Introducing innovative lead-free cored solder wire
■ LFM-48M solder wire.
ANA TRADING has introduced a solder wire manufactured by Nihon Almit., Co Ltd. that can triple the lifetime of soldering-iron tips, saving replacement costs and reducing down-time to raise productivity against standard lead-free alloys. Combined with high soldering temperatures, the high tin content of ordinary lead-free solders accelerates iron (Fe)-leaching from hand-soldering or robotic-soldering tips. Trials show that replacement rates can be 300 percent higher compared to soldering with market standard lead-free solder alloys, raising costs and incurring unwanted down-time. To overcome this challenge, ANA offers Almit’s anti tip-erosion cored solder wire, LFM-48M. This innovative alloy contains additional trace elements that offset tin activity and inhibit oxidation, reducing iron leaching to maintain tip condition for longer. This not only cuts the replacement rate for each soldering tip on the production line but also allows consistent soldering accuracy for greater end-of-line yield and reduced rework.
www.anatu.com
TopLine’ components eliminate PCB redesign headaches
TopLine offers near zero-ohm SOT23 Jumper components, a low-cost way to short out Printed Circuit Board circuitry (PCB) without the need to redesign or spin a whole new board. TopLine jumper components are available in a variety of component outlines and connect (short-out) specific pins together with less than 50 milli-ohms resistance.
“Jumpers are a quick and easy way to replace unneeded circuits,” states Martin Hart, TopLine’s President. “For example, our SOT23 Jumpers mount on the PC Board using normal SAC305 lead-free solder paste, just like regular components.”
TopLine offers all popular configurations. For example, Pin 1 is shorted to Pin 3. Another configuration shorts Pin 2 to Pin 3. TopLine also makes a version with Pin 1, Pin 2 and Pin 3 all shorted together. TopLine’s series of SOT23 Jumpers withstand 75VDC at 100mA with 350mW power dissipation. Their operating temperature ranges from -65⁰C to +150⁰C. Standard and halogen-free versions are available. Other versions with up to 8 shorted pins are available.
www.TopLine.tv/Jumper.pdf
Palomar Technologies meet needs RF GaNpPower amplifiers
Palomar Technologies announced new epoxy die attach capabilities for silver sintering. Developed to meet growing demands for RF GaN power amplifiers, which are a core requirement for the successful rollout of 5G networks around the world, the new silver jet dispensing capabilities are an enhancement to the already wide breadth of Palomar Technol...
