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Mar/Apr 2012  

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Keyence Corp.

VHXThe Keyence VHX-2000 series digital microscope streamlines testing and improves the speed and efficiency of the inspection process, according to the manufacturer. It uses advanced zoom optics with a CCD camera, 17" LCD monitor, light source, controller and analysis and reporting software.

Potomac Photonics

Potomac Photonics, Lanham, Md., purchased an SPI fiber laser, which will be integrated into a system that is optimized for small hole drilling and high precision cutting.

The company can achieve feature sizes as small as 5µm in a variety of materials, such as metals, ceramics and silicon wafers for the medical, biotech, electronics, alternative energy and automotive industries.

Accutex EDM

AccuteX EDMAccuteX EDM, a division of Absolute Machine Tools Inc., has introduced its SP-300iA 5-Axis CNC wire EDM. The machine features new microsparking technology, the MST-II function, which provides the fine surface finishes typically found on parts for the aerospace and medical industries, according to the company.

LaserStar Technologies Corp.

LaserStar 7500 FiberStarLaserStar Technologies Inc. offers a complete line of laser welding systems—from benchtop models to manual units to multipurpose workstations that integrate with other lasing technologies.

Micro Tool & Mfg. Inc.

roboformMicro Tool and Manufacturing Inc. and Micro Plastics Inc., Meadville, Pa., offer moldmaking and molding, precision machining and engineering and design for the aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, military and consumer products markets.

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.

mpsPI (Physik Instrumente), Auburn, Mass., has published a new catalog on precision motion control products for microscopy.

Air Bearings Ltd.

abl spindleAir Bearings Ltd. offers a range of spindles for PCB drilling, silicon-wafer dicing, optical machining and micromachining at spindle speeds of up to 370,000 rpm.

Titan Tool Supply Inc.

Titan ScopePad-200Titan’s ScopePad-200 is an all-in-one camera and tablet computer that can turn any microscope into a videoscope, according to the company.

ARBURG GmbH + Co KG

allrounderThe Allrounder E (EDRIVE) from Arburg is an entry-level electric injection-molding machine. High precision and performance, in combination with a competitive price, make the series an economical alternative to hydraulic injection-molding machines, claims Arburg.

Lumerical Solutions Inc.

Lumerical Solution has made available DEVICE, a simulation-software package for the design, analysis and optimization of silicon-based optoelectronic structures.

Appli-Tec

bottombAppli-thane 7300 is a blue, thermally conductive polyurethane adhesive compound for advanced electronic assembly. It is a self-leveling, injectable compound suitable for electronic bonding and potting, and may also be used for bonding leaded components. It has a long potlife, which maintains its dispensability for 4 hours, making it suitable for automated dispensing.

The National Jet Company

hairThe National Jet Company is a micro hole manufacturing company that can drill holes as small as .0005" (five-tenths of a thousandth of an inch, or 12.5 microns). They drill through most metals and plastics, as well as a variety of other materials.

ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH

bannerZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH offers a line of low dimension tools with accuracy in diameter, concentricity and radius. A comprehensive selection of milling tools, high-performance twist drills, reamers and slitting saws is available.

Earth Chain Inc.

sPINnerThe sPINner machine from Earth-Chain batch deburrs small precision parts manufactured on swiss-type turning centers, lathes and machining centers in just a few minutes. The sPINner removes light burrs, whiskers and microburrs without affecting the critical tolerances of the parts, and without adding any ferrous material to the surface of the part.

DMG/Mori Seiki USA

5-axis milling thumbDMG/Mori Seiki's Advanced Technologies line consists of machine tools for micro- nano- and laser-machining and special-purpose applications.

Rollomatic

GrindSmart6 thumbProgressive miniaturization in the watchmaking, medical and electronics industries continue to put increased pressure on tool manufacturers. They are routinely required to produce ever-smaller drilling and milling tools to meet the demand for high-quality parts.

InTech

InTech micro book thumb"Micromachining Techniques for Fabrication of Micro and Nano Structures," a new book presenting advances in micromanufacturing technology, is available as a free download through InTech, an open access publisher of scholoarly papers and books.

Nanovea

Nanovea's M3 mechanical tester thumbMarch 12, 2012—Nanovea has introduced the N3 line of metrology products, consisting of three high-accuracy, fully automated measuring devices priced at around $20,000 each.

Mitutoyo America Corp.

MDH micrometer thumbFeb. 24, 2012—Mitutoyo America Corp., Aurora, Ill., recently unveiled its High-Accuracy Digimatic® Digital Micrometer, which the company says is the world's first micrometer to offer 0.1μm resolution measurement—and in a hand-held tool.

Electronic Assembly Products

Optilla inspection thumbElectronic Assembly Products now offers Optilia Instruments’ high-definition optical-inspection systems in the U.S. EAP provides sales and support for the W10x-HD and W20x-HD camera systems, developed for use in precision inspection, repair and quality-control applications.