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New Diagnostics Instrument for High Volume Semiconductor Manufacturing Environment

InnerSense Ltd., a leading global developer and manufacturer of precision auto-diagnostics instruments for the semiconductors industry, introduced a new system for eliminating handling-related yield loss in 300mm wafer process tools running high volume production.

The new system, coined SMW2, consists of a 300mm wafer instrumented with sensitive three dimensional vibration sensors, and a “Smart FOUP™” that serves as a recharge and communication station, as well as a clean storage container. The “Smart FOUP” employs contact-less recharging and data transfer that enable the system to interface with standard robotic wafer handlers and be operated with minimal interruption to the production line.

Yigal Tomer, InnerSense’s Co-CEO, commented, “The new system is based on six years of excursion control experience. Built on our successful Smart Wafer technology, it brings to the high volume production environment the monitoring ability that has enabled predictive maintenance and statistical analysis of tool condition, previously available in engineering mode only.”

In addition to 3D vibration sensing and FOUP-based, contact-less reader/recharger station, the SMW2 features advanced analytical tools that facilitate troubleshooting, SPC-based trend identification and tool-to-tool comparison. These tools allow even untrained operators to use the system effectively to enhance the availability of expensive wafer process equipment.

ABOUT “SMART WAFER” TECHNOLOGY
A semiconductor wafer is typically handled hundreds of times during its manufacturing process. Collisions and rubbing against other objects may result in edge cracks and back scratches. Uneven or abrupt lifting may cause skidding and misalignment, or even dropping the wafer inside the tool. Particles generated in mechanical contact cause contamination. In total, handling related defects are believed to cause over 30% of wafer yield loss.

Instrumented with sensitive multi-axial accelerometers, InnserSense’s Smart Wafer travels just like a production wafer through the entire path in the process tool and record the vibrations and tilting it experiences during the various handling operations. The recorded data is analyzed to pinpoint problem sources and detect mechanism deterioration to trigger predictive maintenance. By providing quantitative and statistical information on a regular basis, the Smart Wafer becomes a valuable tool for Advanced Equipment Control (AEC). The resulting enhanced yield and productivity translate to significant cost savings.

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MFGmatch.net Helps Companies Get Manufacturing Quotes From Machine Shops

The Industrial Leaders Group announced today the launch of MFGmatch.net, a custom manufacturing marketplace to connect companies with machine shops and contract manufacturers. The company said the new site was launched in response of a serious need for small and medium sized job shops with limited marketing budgets to compete with larger shops with a more dominate online presence.

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According to Conrad Bailey, spokesperson for MFGmatch.net, the site is designed to help domestic and international machine shops promote their services online while enabling those in the market for custom manufacturing services to submit RFQ’s (request for quotes) directly to national and international manufacturers at . Bailey said the focus of the site is on machined parts, precision components and other custom products constructed in various metals, plastics, rubber, wood and other materials.

“MFGmatch.net was designed to include offerings for all types of services provided by machine shops such as castings, engineering and design, fabrication, forging, woodworking, tool and die making, prototyping, plastic and rubber parts, molding, mold making, metal finishing, precision machining, heat treatment, forging and other custom manufacturing solutions,” said Bailey. He added, “Industrial Leaders created the site because research has shown many smaller shops are in need of a lead generation service they can afford and compete with larger manufacturers that often dominate search engines and other industrial marketplaces on the Web.”

Bailey said there are existing site that charge machine shops as much as $5,000 and up annually for the privilege to access RFQ’s with no guarantee of results in terms of new customers. MFGmatch.net on the other hand is free for both the buyer as well as the supplier. He explained, “It’s a win-win situation for everybody involved because the money saved by the machine shop that would usually be spent on advertising can be passed on to the buyer.”

About MFGmatch.net
MFGmatch is a FREE Custom Manufacturing Marketplace at http://www.MFGmatch.net connecting buyers and suppliers of custom parts, precision components, machined items and other made-to-order products and solutions. The site is the solution to high-priced marketplaces as it’s designed to enable machine shops, contract manufacturers, foundries, engineers and other professionals to post and explore RFQs at no charge.

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A2 Technologies Today Announces A New Biodiesel Analysis Capability For Its PAL And Ipal FTIR Analyzer Product Line

Jon Frattaroli, CEO of A2 Technologies states, “The PAL series analyzers are acclaimed for their compact size, powerful analysis capabilities, ruggedness and user friendliness. The enhanced biodiesel capability ensures that a new market segment will benefit from this breakthrough technology.”

The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). By eliminating troublesome, hard-to-fill-and-clean transmission IR flow cells, PAL systems make low concentration biodiesel analysis fast, easy and reliable. No sample preparation is required, minimal training is needed and biodiesel results are provided on-site instantaneously. PAL analyzers, pre-loaded with A2 Technologies’ highly intuitive and easy to use Biodiesel Analysis Methods and software, accurately measure low level biodiesel concentrations in just one minute including sample introduction, measurement and clean-up.

The TumblIR equipped PAL series will also accurately measure the common range of biodiesel blended fuels from B1 – B20, just as easily and quickly. This capability is important for companies that produce, receive or store biodiesel blended fuel. Companies that manufacture diesel powered generators or users that employ these generators will find PAL analyzers invaluable for ensuring proper equipment operation. These analyzers meet the requirements of the EN 14078 standard and can be configured with ATR sampling technology for those applications that are required to conform to the ASTM D 7371-07 standard.

For more information on the A2 Technologies PAL Series, please contact A2 Technologies at +1 203.312.1100, email info@a2technologies.net or visit www.a2technologies.com

About A2 Technologies
Headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, A2 Technologies is taking FT-IR spectroscopy out of the lab and into the field. A2 Technologies manufacture and develop portable FT-IR spectrometers designed for the analytical needs of the petrochemical, environmental, metals and mining and general environments where there is a need for analysis. The portable FT-IR analyzers extend the proven capabilities of Fourier Transform infrared technology by rendering sample preparation obsolete and ensuring real time results.

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DeBurring on Same Machining Center Horizontal (HMC) & Vertical (VMC) in Few Seconds with Flow Through Holders & Brushes

A newly developed DeBurring system on a user’s same machining center to withstand against the present scenario and market situation; IMEXSU can try to help a little bit to survive in this tough situation by:

* Cutting cost per components
* Improving quality
* Reducing delivery time.
* Reducing manpower
* Giving consistency

In this time of financial crisis, DeBurring Brushes & Holders brings cost-effective and appropriate solutions for DeBurring, Micro DeBurring, Surface Preparation and Radiusing needs on same Machining Center like VMC / HMC machines on both metal and non-metal.

Presently, DeBurring Brushes & Holders is more focused on catering solutions to every DeBurring problem faced during machining. In today’s very fast, most modern and intelligent machines, productivity has increased in multiplications beyond limits, as a result free availability of Burr on most operations.

To overcome this problem in the shortest possible time is the need of the hour, as time is money.

It is the right time to think of introducing a few new things to a present Machining system, which will save a lot of time and hard-earned money; it’s time to contact a DeBurring Solution provider, IMEXSU, which has been one since 1976.

The range of MID (Machine in-line DeBurring) is unique, and that’s tomorrow’s need, but IMEXSU is ready to offer today. This is just few form wide range.

IMEXSU offers standard holders to be fitted directly to present holders like BT, ISO, HSK and others, with shank sizes Diameter 12, 16, 20, 25, 32 & 40mm with or without side-lock to be directly fitted to holder with help of Collete, Hydro-grip, Shrink-fit, Side-locks. With water flow through. http://www.de-burring.com [DeBurring Directly on Machining Center]

The brushes are available from Diameter 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 160, 165, 180, 200, 225, 250 & 296 and many more.

Brushes from Dia. 100 and above are also available in water flow through.

Grit available from 46 to 1000 more, and types are Diamond, Ceramic, Silicon, Aluminum, etc.

IMEXSU has more then 76 types of DeBurring products to suit every individual’s needs.

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Low Cost, Self Cleaning, Continuous Flow, Liquid Solid Centrifuge Replaces Filters

Those that have fluid clarification and liquid recycling applications where conventional filtration methods have failed or have become too expensive should consider a Magnum Group CFC 1000 Centrifuge.

The Magnum CFC 1000 Centrifuge is a high quality units engineered for super efficient separation of solids from liquids. The rotating stainless steel bowl is dynamically balanced for extra smooth operation, encased by heavy machined cast bowl and lid including 4 point dampeners for vibration isolation.

The unit has an electrical enclosure that contains the cycle times and motor drive control.

The unit is self cleaning, meaning the unit can virtually run unattended for days with no problem.

The simple dial type timer allows one to very simply set the time to activate the clean cycle and the duration. Generally the clean cycle duration is only 1-3 seconds and is done while the unit is running.

The Magnum CFC 1000 will generate up to 3000 x gravity by use of a 1 HP 4,000 RPM 220volt motor. Flow rates are up to 1270 GPH and all depend on liquid viscosity, temperature and percentage of solids.

The Magnum CFC 1000 Centrifuge is able to separate solids from industrial oils, waste vegetable oil, emulsions, solvents and many other industrial processes.

Typical Flow Rates are Waste Water @ 1000 GPH, Waste Vegetable Oil @ 80 – 400GPH Grape Juice/Wine @ 1000 GPH, Grinding Coolant @1000 GPH and Engine Oil @ 80 GPH

Additional data and video is available from the company web page at:  dieselcraft.com/Interfill.php

The Unit cost is $15,995 and a leasing plan is available for less than $400 per month. Sold through distributors’ world wide. See the company web sit for nearest sales office.

We are seeking additional dealers.

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Slingsby announce that their Environmental Management System has been formally accredited in meeting the requirements of the International Standard ISO 14001:2004

Slingsby, market leaders in the distance selling of industrial and commercial equipment, has announced that their Environmental Management System has been formally accredited in meeting the requirements of the International Standard ISO 14001:2004.

Slingsby has worked hard to develop and implement systems to reduce emissions affecting climate change, and to segregate different wastes to maximise recycling and minimise landfill. Slingsby has also ensured that they have ongoing compliance with new and existing environmental legislation such as the Producer Responsibility (Packaging Waste) Directive and also the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directivethrough membership of compliance schemes in the UK and Ireland.

The purpose of the International Standard ISO 14001 2004 is to enable an organization of any size or type to:

– identify and control the environmental impact of its activities, products or services
– improve its environmental performance continually
– implement a systematic approach to setting environmental objectives and targets, to achieving these and to demonstrating that they have been achieved.

According to the International Organization for Standardisation, “The ISO 14001:2004 is applicable to any organization that wishes to establish, implement, maintain and improve an environmental management system, to assure itself of conformity with its stated environmental policy, and to demonstrate conformity with ISO 14001:2004″

Dominic Slingsby, Managing Director said, “We are delighted we have achieved the ISO 14001 standard. We are extremely aware of our environmental responsibilities and have implemented a strategy to reduce our impact on the environment while continuing to improve the service to our customers”.

Slingsby recognises the effect it has on the environment due to business practices and is committed to reducing the extent of its impact through the Environmental Management System, adherence to new and current environmental legislation, and the application of best practice.

About Slingsby PLC
Formed in 1893, Slingsby, are leading suppliers of
industrial supplies and commercial safety equipment with a range of 35,000 products to assist companies meet health and safety guidelines. The company continually strives to improve its manufacturing pedigree through investment in new technology, quality and increased product ranges.

Slingsby can also provide bespoke solutions tailored to meet client needs should they be unable to locate what they require amongst the 35,000 standard products on offer, (which includes major sections on Access Equipment, Environmental & Waste Management, Flooring and Matting, Signs and Labels, and Safety and Security supplies).

With 115 years experience of solving workplace problems, Slingsby is able to provide advice or guidance to cover most business needs, and can manufacture or source solutions when required to meet special orders.

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