Cogiscan produces an essential range of middleware adapters to enable data transfer between machines and MES and ERP systems. Mitch de Caire describes the three new divisions of Cogiscan and the markets they serve.

Brian D'Amico, President of MIRTEC, hosts 'The Future of SMT Inspection' workshop at The Comet Group's LabONE facility in San Jose, CA.

Watson Tseng discusses the new P245 Halide free solder paste and also reveals plans to launch a new low-temperature product for consumer applications early in the New Year.

The SAM CT23-S holds a maximum board size of 215mm x 315mm. It comes with a unique auger bit that indexes down after cutting a predetermined length. This enable the bit life to be extended by 4-5 times.

X-ray based component counters have become extremely popular for improving changeover time, maximizing line uptime and optimizing Goods Inward. Don Jeka explains in more detail.

The NPM - WX and the NPM - WXS are the latest additions to the highly successful NPMN series of placement machines. Available in a dual-gantry or single-gantry configuration they can accommodate up to 48" board length for LED applications, as well as 24" width for large server boards. The system can also be configured in a dual lane. Supporting the platform is standardized feeders and carts and the very latest software that can be centrallly controlled or operated from your watch, at the line.

Michael Luzius demonstrates the new Arm-evac system. A 10 speed fume extraction system which is sold with the arm, filters and an alarm that tells the operator when to change out the filters.

Jay Gauthier provides an update on the break-neck speed that Mycronic is acquiring and integrating best-in-class companies on their journey towards the smart factory.

Brian D'Amico explains the latest software integration systems from MIRTEC. TRMS (Total Remote Management System) for controlling multiple machines and lines. D'Amico also confirmed the availability of their neW Automatic Programming software that reduces programming time to typically 40 seconds per board.

The CV series, launched over a year ago, was a big step for Metcal in the journey towards Industry 4.0, Smart Factory compatibility. At SMTAi they launch a range of tools and tweezers for high power devices, micro devices and others.