Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automated assembly",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Wiring analyser allows rapid testing from
Clare Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Horizon II is capable of 128-point testing, with the possibility of expanding up to 1024 points, with the capability of switching 1A and hipot testing up to 1500V DC and/or 1067V
AC".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Alliance targets next-generation transceivers from
Molex UK: "Platforms will provide the telecomms and datacomms markets with a highly reliable and low cost transceiver product line for use in both indoor and outdoor conditions".
In September 2007, we covered the news from JAE Europe
concerning its MM60 PCI Express Mini Card connector system
- take a look at Connector system retains Mini Card
which says: "To hold the entire module securely, the connector and latch are positioned at either end of the card and operate together to enable module ejection".
Take a look also at the news release from Tyco Electronics UK, Resistors are made for automated assembly,
as well as Hermetic sealing becomes universal package option from StratEdge,
and Low profile inductors for line-filtering purposes from Murata Power Solutions.
See also:
MPU-controlled IBCs raise power efficiency
(March 2007)
Intermediate bus convertors are capable of delivering exceptionally high levels of usable output power with a conversion efficiency of 97%
Surface mount packages run up to 18GHz
(January 2007)
Power packages have low insertion loss, good return loss and excellent thermal properties
Connectors allow high-speed multipin transmission
(November 2006)
Harwin has responded to demands from makers of mobile phones for a high-speed fine-line coax connector with its M480 series 0.4mm pitch micro coax connector
Power modules shrink motion control
(November 2006)
Three new Motion-SPM devices come in 29 x 12mm SMD packages
IP puts PCI Express on Amba-based SoCs
(October 2006)
Intellectual property provides link between the PCI Express standard and the Amba 2.0 AHB protocol
MMIC driver amplifier saves board space
(October 2006)
A 5 to 14GHz gallium arsenide driver amplifier is packaged in an RoHS compliant QFN package
Recertification adds fresh focus for Palomar
(October 2006)
Palomar has been recertified as meeting the requirements of ISO9001/ANSI-ASQ Q9001:2000 and is registered by SGS
Military standard capacitors extend to 50V
(October 2006)
Kemet has extended its T409 and T429 series of established reliability, military standard qualified, surface mount tantalum capacitor ranges to include 50V-rated parts
Power inductors slim down for card duties
(September 2006)
Miniature surface-mount I-core power inductors are ideal for use in designs with restricted PCB space and height
News on the Komax automated assembly systems from Contax
(August 2006)
Stoneridge Pollak uses Komax automated assembly systems to manufacture automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches
New range of amplifiers from Endwave defence
(August 2006)
Endwave defence Systems has announced the release of several new amplifiers within their JCA line of RF amplifiers
Capacitors cut resistance and inductance
(July 2006)
Surface mount conductive polymer capacitors combine ultralow equivalent series resistance with the lowest inductance available on the market for products of this type
Small form factor for microSD connector
(July 2006)
A connector for microSD memory cards is designed with a small form factor and a mounting profile of a mere 1.85mm
Electrolytics replace multiple tantalum chips
(July 2006)
Flat chip surface mount solid aluminium electrolytic capacitors can replace multiple tantalum chip devices in designs such as power supplies
Tantalum capacitors meet military demands
(June 2006)
Kemet has introduced three new ranges of established reliability, military standard qualified, tantalum surface mount capacitors
Microminiature switches snap to it again and again
(April 2006)
RoHS-compliant MDB Series microminiature snap-acting switches are rated for 100,000 cycles under load and 1,000,000 mechanical cycles
Power inductors suit cost-critical applications
(February 2006)
New from Abacus is a family of economical, space-saving inductors offering a major boost in performance
Thermally conductive gap fillers prove their worth
(January 2006)
High volume applications adopt precured thermally conductive gap fillers as the preferred solution
MPU package lids build in thermal management
(December 2005)
Aluminium silicon carbide metal matrix composite materials meet the material property, design and pricing demands for MPU assemblies that require integrated heatsink thermal management solutions
Lasers hit the mark for traceability
(November 2005)
Laser marked barcodes offer many advantages over adhesive labels in electronics manufacturing
THR connectors increase production efficiency
(November 2005)
Metway Electrical Industries has introduced a range of through hole reflow (THR) and SMD connectors
Three capacitors in one for suppression
(November 2005)
The X2Y is an integrated passive component, providing three capacitors in one device, thereby dramatically reducing the total number of standard passive components required
Best of breed on show at MDT
(November 2005)
Independent production automation system specialist Contax will be exhibiting on Stand 412 in Hall 10 at the MDT Show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 15th and 16th February 2006
Surface-mounting clips speed screening onboard
(September 2005)
A new range of surface mount EMI/RFI shield clips saves PCB space and reduces assembly and rework time by eliminating through hole manufacturing processes
Rail mounting sockets speed relay installation
(August 2005)
New from Finder is a range of 35mm rail mounting sockets featuring screwless terminations
Assembly cells to the fore at ATExpo
(August 2005)
Universal Instruments will highlight its Polaris and Polaris Junior assembly cells at ATExpo 2005
PCB connectors aid design flexibility
(July 2005)
New additions to Harwin's successful M50 and M52 fine pitch board to board connector series offer designers greater flexibility
Quarter bricks add options and boost efficiency
(June 2005)
A new series of ultra-high-efficiency Typhoon quarter-brick intermediate bus convertors generate up to 50% more useable power than previous generation models
Swiss-made robots come to UK and Ireland
(June 2005)
Contax has entered into an exclusive agreement to distribute high-precision automated assembly products from Sysmelec throughout the UK and Ireland
Module drops in for simple ISM-band radio
(May 2005)
The DP1205 is a 'drop-in' module operating in the unlicensed 433, 868 and 915MHz bands
Tactile switches designed for automated assembly
(April 2005)
The Components Division of Devlin Electronics has introduced a RoHS-compliant range of super-thin, fully sealed SMT tactile switches
Intermediate bus convertor boasts 300W output
(March 2005)
Artesyn Technologies has released an eighth-brick intermediate bus convertor with a 300W output capability
PCB connectors bring telecomms to the panel
(January 2005)
Comprising right-angle headers and cable plugs, the Sofix front I/O interconnection system from FCI has been designed to comply with telecomms standards for building practices
Convertors boast higher POL current density
(January 2005)
Two new series of ultracompact 30A point-of-load convertor modules aim to overcome the problems of colocating high-current, low-voltage sources with the silicon devices they are powering