Environmentally friendly PCBs
20 April, 2006
Griffith University researchers have developed an electronic circuit technology that claims to have significant cost, efficiency and environmental advantages over existing printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Network debuggers
02 March, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.emlogic.com.au/
The Trace32 ICD and Trace32 PowerTools debuggers of Lauterbach now support the PowerQUICC II Pro MPC83XX family from Freescale.
Increasing costs in PCB industry
23 February, 2006
In recent months costs of raw- and auxiliary materials as well as charges for energy have risen in the PCB-industry.
Reflow soldering
01 February, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.edsales.com.au/
The RF 300 and RF 500 Inline SMT reflow soldering system has each heating zone programmable through the controller which can store up to 100 profiles.
Smart mouse
09 January, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.logitech.com/
Logitech has released what it claims is the first mouse to receive and process wireless communication from a PC.
Air dehydrator
09 January, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.asdtech.com.au/
The Automatic Air Dehydrator model ADH-3COM manufactured by Environmental Technology is claimed to improve earth station reliability; has high energy efficiency; can be used unattended; has international capability.
IPC-623-B industrial chassis
04 November, 2005 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech has launched its upgraded multi-segment, 20 slot, industrial PC platform chassis.
Chameleon keypad
04 November, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.switchesplus.com.au/
EAO offers full customisation services including full-colour front plate designs, laser engraving and key illumination for its S series keypad range.
LPKF ProMask
04 October, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.emlogic.com.au/
LPKF ProMask is a quick, simple and cost effective solution to produce professional solder-resist masks on prototype circuit boards. LPKF ProMask ensures printed circuit boards are perfectly finished and allows soldering, free of short circuits. LPKF ProMask protects PCBs completely from environmental corrosion or oxidization.
Two-version cabinet
01 September, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.soanar.com.au/
The main components of the electronic cabinet platform Varistar are a frame, which is available in two different versions, options for doors, side panels and covers plus a wide range of accessories.
Seismic rack enclosure
10 May, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.modempak.co.nz/
Modempak has completed testing a prototype rack enclosure that meets the highest standards for earthquake protection.
Circuit board plotter
12 April, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.emlogic.com.au/
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has released its ProtoMat S62 PCB plotter, an automated system that is claimed to deliver more than double the milling speed of other plotters.
Generation circuit board plotters
03 March, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.emlogic.com.au/
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG announces the release of its ProtoMat S62 PCB plotter. This compact and automated system delivers more than double the milling speed of comparable plotters. It has an automatic tool change and a motorized Z-axis, which are features usually found only on higher-priced systems. The ProtoMat S62 can mill 150 mm (6") per second at a system resolution of 0.25 µm (0.01 mil), producing precise structures as small as 0.1 mm (4 mils).
Enclosures award
08 February, 2005
Brisbane-based B&R Enclosures has won the National Gold Award for Quality.
Rework station
03 February, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.farnellinone.com.au/
The Future module 202-15 is a soldering system that enables soldering and SMD rework within the one station. It is designed with an ergonomic grip with short-tip-to-hand distance giving pen-like fine control.
