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    <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fume extraction system covers two stations</title>
      <description>A new fume extraction system uses a proprietary fan design to deliver multi-user capabilities in a compact and truly portable form factor.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2004 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cut-price deal on portable fume extractor</title>
      <description>Manufacturers can now save up to Eur 220 on Metcal's BVX-100 fume extraction system, the portable, single-user system claimed to have all the power of a larger, multi-user system.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2003 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Optical inspection system takes on larger boards</title>
      <description>A new highly versatile and flexible optical inspection system can be used on large boards measuring up to 914 x 914mm.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2003 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/met/met114.html</link>
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      <title>Distribution deal expands German exposure</title>
      <description>Metcal has appointed Peter Jordan to distribute its hand soldering, rework, repair, optical inspection and fume extraction systems in Germany.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rework system expands to handle bigger boards</title>
      <description>The APR-5000-XLS array package rework system uses a single reflow/placement head and a stationery PCB centred over an enhanced, dual-zone pre-heater capable of handling both large and small boards.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Seaside showing for array package rework system</title>
      <description>Metcal will exhibit its APR-5000 array package rework system at Nepcon UK, Brighton.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2003 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
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      <title>Bargain combo for soldering and rework</title>
      <description>Anyone buying a Metcal MX-500 soldering, desoldering and rework system in the UK can purchase the system's Talon tweezers, complete with a pair of TATC-601 tips for just GBP 1.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2003 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Upgraded optical inspection system looks better</title>
      <description>Metcal has made three significant enhancements to its ground-breaking VPI-1000 optical inspection system.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
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      <title>Tiny rework tips tackle smaller packages</title>
      <description>Metcal has developed a new range of Micro Fine rework tips, designed to make it easier for operators to rework miniature components such as 0402s and 0201s on compact high-density boards.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2002 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
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      <title>Fresh look at optical inspection</title>
      <description>The VPI-1000 optical inspection system is new, from the ground up, adding features and flexibility to traditional optical inspection while offering customers an economical inspection solution.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
      <link>http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/met/met104.html</link>
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      <title>Rework system focuses on array packages</title>
      <description>The APR-5000 array package rework system is a versatile system offering the repeatability, accuracy and thermal control essential for safe and effective rework of today's leading-edge packages.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
      <link>http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/met/met105.html</link>
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      <title>US judge rules OK</title>
      <description>US District Court Judge Robert M Takasugi has dismissed a lawsuit filed by American Hakko Products against OK International's soldering instruments division, Metcal.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
      <link>http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/met/met103.html</link>
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      <title>Roadshow demonstrates inspection and rework</title>
      <description>Metcal is hitting the road with a series of presentations around Europe, starting in April in Wales.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
      <link>http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/met/met102.html</link>
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      <title>The hidden costs of hand soldering</title>
      <description>Today's electronics manufacturing and rework place tight demands on the humble soldering iron.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
      <link>http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/met/met101.html</link>
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      <title>Smart route to lead-free hand soldering</title>
      <description>Switching to lead-free hand soldering need not demand new soldering equipment or processes thanks to an established iron technology from Metcal.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2001 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metcal</category>
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