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Vol. 6, Issue 15
ASI ANNOUNCES ONLINE SUBMISSION FORMS ASI magazine now allows readers to submit press releases, classified ad information and questions for Dr. Dave Dunn via online submission forms on its website.
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AIR PRODUCTS COMPLETES CHINA TECHNOLOGY CENTER EXPANSION Air Products, Lehigh Valley, PA, has embarked on a major expansion of its China Technology Center in Shanghai to support fast-growing businesses in Asia, particularly those in the polyurethane, coatings, inks, adhesives, civil engineering, personal care, cleaning, mining field and other sectors. These markets are growing at over 10% a year, and growth is expected to accelerate as China continues to develop as a global manufacturing center.
AKZO NOBEL DIVESTS AKCROS CHEMICALS PVC ADDITIVES BUSINESS TO GIL INVESTMENTS Akzo Nobel, Arnhem, The Netherlands, has divested its Akcros Chemicals PVC additives business to UK-based private investment firm GIL Investments. Under the terms of the deal, Akzo Nobel’s sites in Eccles, UK, and New Brunswick, NJ — along with the approximately 160 employees at these locations — will be transferred to the new owner.
ASYMTEK WINS 2007 SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY MAGAZINE Asymtek, Carlsbad, CA, has announced that it has won Circuits Assembly magazine’s “Service Excellence Award” for the fourth consecutive year. Asymtek was selected best supplier in the dispensing equipment category and received the highest cumulative scores based on customer satisfaction ratings in five areas: technology, dependability, responsiveness, ease-of-use, and value for the dollar.
BROOKFIELD OFFERS NEW VISCOMETER LAB STAND This company has introduced the new Quick Action Lab Stand for laboratory viscometers. This newly designed, spring-loaded lab stand makes taking measurements easier than ever. With the push of a button, the viscometer glides up and down, allowing for quick positioning and faster measurements. The Model Q is ideal for lab environments with multiple operators and those with frequent testing needs. It is available as an option on new Brookfield viscometers or as a retrofit for existing instruments. Model Q is designed for use with Brookfield DV-I Prime or DV-I+, DV-II+, DV-E and Dial Reading Viscometers.
HENKEL LAUNCHES NEW UNDERFILL SYSTEM Loctite® 3508 is a one-component Cornerbond™
underfill system designed specifically for CSP and BGA devices processed in lead-free environments. Unlike traditional capillary underfills, which are dispensed around the edges of the device and then flow underneath it, Loctite 3508 is pre-applied to the board at the corners of the CSP pad site using a standard dispensing system. The in-line dispensing and reflow curing capabilities speed assembly and reduce costs through the elimination of post-reflow dispensers and curing operations. Other advantages of the material include improved adhesive strength over previous versions and a reworkable feature that enables defective components to be removed without requiring the entire
assembly to be scrapped.
OK INTERNATIONAL OFFERS CONVECTION AIR PRE-HEATER This company has introduced a focus pre-heater for enhanced process control during lead-free hand assembly and rework. The PCT-100 uses convection air heating to maximize responsiveness and thereby avoid temperature overshoot that can damage components and impair assembly quality. The PCT-100 can be used with or without a board holder to perform hand assembly or rework tasks on surface mount or through-hole assemblies. A dedicated board holder is available as an option. The PCT-100 can be used with conventional SnPb solders as well as lead-free, delivering a stable pre-heat capability as the foundation to perform assembly tasks at the appropriate peak temperature without distorting
the board. The unit ramps quickly to the desired temperature to maximize productivity, following a controlled slope to eliminate thermal shock to the board and components. The 10 cfm fan fitted to the unit enhances both heating and cooling, reducing the total cycle time to pre-heat, solder and cool each assembly.
PCT ENGINEERED SYSTEMS OPENS NEW FACILITY PCT Engineered Systems LLC has announced the completion of a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Davenport, IA. The Eastern Iowa Industrial Center (EIIC) will support the continued growth of PCT’s business, which was fueled by the acquisition of the BroadBeam® line of electron beam processors in 2003, and enable the company to achieve its strategic plan objectives.
PLASMATECH OFFERS NEW LOW-PRESSURE GAS PLASMA SYSTEM The AL400 Gas Plasma System has a 16”x16”x19” aluminum chamber, is clean room compatible and available in both tabletop and tall, freestanding cabinet versions. Gas introduction via mass flow controllers and magnetic valves ensures precise gas measurement. PLC control with error monitoring, recipe storage and operator lockout ensure process repeatability. Microwave frequency (2.54 GHz) plasma generation results in low process temperatures and maximum chamber utilization since no internal electrodes are required. Power is variable up to 1200W.
Sika Corp., Lyndhurst, NJ, has announced that its has received six International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Awards in the following categories: Award of Excellence Project of the Year for the Mayorhold Parking Garage, Northampton, UK; Award of Excellence in the Longevity Category for the Hallmark Condominium Balcony Restoration, Alexandria, VA; Award of Excellence in the Transportation Category for State Highway 183, Irving, TX; Award of Merit in the Historic Category for 330 Stuart Street, Boston, MA; Award of Merit in the Longevity Category for the Silver Jubilee Bridge Approach, Runcorn, UK; and the Award of Merit
in the Water Category for the Columbine Water Treatment Plant, Thornton, CO. ICRI conducts an awards program each year to honor and recognize outstanding projects in the concrete repair industry. Entries are received from around the world and are judged on uniqueness, use of state-of-the-art methods, use of materials, functionality, value engineering, and aesthetics.
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