‘More than just dry Air’.
Super Dry Totech nimmt an den erfolgreichen ASYS Group Technology Days teil
„A Line is a dot that went for a walk“ – unter diesem Mottofanden vom 14. – 15. November 2018 die 10ten ASYS Group Technology Days statt. Auf dem zweitägigen Event zeigten die Automatisierungsexperten, wie dieFertigung der Zukunft zur Realität werden kann. Die Besucher konnten neuesteTechnologie-Highlights aus den Geschäftsfeldern Electronics, Solar und LifeScience auf einer über 1000m² großen Ausstellungsfläche live erleben. Die autonome Materialversorgung ist das zentrale Element der Fertigung […]
Trocknung und Lagerung von Polymeren für den 3D-Druck
Filament muss trocken bleiben 3D-Drucke können durch Feuchtigkeit im verwendeten Filament ganz oder teilweise unbrauchbar werden. Da Filamente Wassermoleküle aus der Umgebungsluft in einem natürlichen Prozess, der als Hygroskopie bezeichnet wird, aufnehmen, treten früher oder später feuchtebedingte Probleme beim Drucken auf. Diese lassen sich vermeiden, indem die Filamente mittels geeigneter Verfahren trocken gelagert werden. Sind die Filamente dagegen der Umgebungsluft ausgesetzt, kann es innerhalb weniger Stunden zur Feuchtigkeitsaufnahme kommen. Dies […]
Ein Jahr nach der Übernahme durch ASYS
Seit der Übernahme von Super Dry Totech durch die ASYS Group vor einem guten Jahr vollzogen sich rasche Veränderungen. CEO Jos Brehler sprach kürzlich mit Phil Stoten von EMSNow über die Integration des Unternehmens, die erzielten Fortschritte und die Chancen und Perspektiven in der Komponentenlagerung. Nach der Übernahme durch eine größere Unternehmensgruppe ist in der Regel eine umfassende Reorganisation des Unternehmens und insbesondere seiner Vertriebsstruktur erforderlich. Seit wir die Vertriebskraft […]
Dry Air Only. Trockene Luft zu einem festen Preis
Planen Sie ein eigenes Feuchtemanagement in Ihrem Haus, ohne Kosten für die Anschaffung, Instandhaltung oder Wartung? Unsere neue “Dry Air Only” Lösung ist die Antwort! Speziell entwickelt für wertebewusste Unternehmen, welche die Trockenlagerung im Haus behalten möchten, aber eine Alternative zu den erforderlichen Investitionen benötigen – Mit Dry Air Only bezahlen Sie einen regelmäßigen Betrag für die Lagerung Ihrer Komponenten- und MSD-Bauteilen. Sie bezahlen lediglich die „trockene Luft“ die Sie […]
Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch an unserem Stand auf der Productronica in München
Wir möchten uns bei all unseren Besuchern dafür bedanken, dass sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns an unserem Stand auf der Productronica zu besuchen, die vom 14. bis 17. November 2017 in München stattfand. Es war uns eine Freude, dass wir so viele unserer Kunden begrüßen durften und zahlreiche anregende Gespräche führen konnten. Auch die Zahlen waren sehr beeindruckend: 44.000 Besucher aus 85 Ländern waren nach München gekommen – […]
Sensoraustauschprogramm
Ein Großteil unserer Kunden arbeiten nach ISO 9001 Standard. Daraus ergibt sich die Notwendigkeit einer Kalibration aller Überwachungs- und Messmittel, die zur Produkt- und Prozessprüfung eingesetzt werden, vorzunehmen. Diese Kalibration sollte in festgelegten Zeitabständen, entsprechend den jeweiligen nationalen Standards, durchgeführt werden. Die Dokumentation jedes Messmittels beinhaltet die Rückverfolgbarkeit wichtiger Messdaten. Das Kalibrierprotokoll umfasst: Identifikationsnummer Hersteller und Modell Kalibrierfrequenz Verwendete Referenzstandards Validierungszertifikate und Kalibrierungsergebnisse Detaillierte Maßnahmen, die bei nicht zufriedenstellenden Ergebnissen […]
Das Rücktrocknen von abgelaufenen MSL Bauteilen
Elektronische Bauteile werden in acht verschiedene Feuchte-Empfindlichkeitsklassen (MSL) eingeteilt, welche sich unter anderem in der verfügbaren Offenzeit unterscheiden. Diese kann sich von unter 24 Stunden bis unlimitierter Offenzeit erstrecken (lt. IPC/JEDEC J-.STD-033C). Dabei ist es unerlässlich, dass die Offenzeit ständig dokumentiert wird. Ist die Offenzeit eines Gebindes abgelaufen, wird oft Mithilfe eines Ofens die Rücksetzung bei rund 125°C durchgeführt wodurch die Oxidation sowie das intermetallische Wachstum stark beschleunigt werden. Aus […]
Neues aus Business und Technik von Super Dry Totech
In einem kürzlich erstellten Interview mit Pete Starkey, technischer Redakteur von I-Connect007, berichteten CEO Jos Brehler und Sales Manager Terry Morgan von der neuen Totech-Partnerschaft mit ASYS. Thema war die Bedeutung für das Unternehmen und für die Weiterentwicklung des vollautomatisierten Totech Dry Tower Logistiksystems. Totech hat vor zwei Jahren den Dry Tower eingeführt, als Reaktion auf den ständig wachsenden Einsatz von MSL-Komponenten und den Boom in der Smart Factory-Automatisierung. Industrie […]
Totech MSL 2.0 Software: In Pursuit of 4.0
Industry 4.0 changes the rules of the game for manufacturing. It holds great promise for significant increases in productivity by connecting machines with information technologies and the Internet. Companies that use new technologies for Industry 4.0 are more competitive because they produce at lower costs and possess the flexibility to meet wide ranging and quickly changing customer requirements. Industry 4.0 is upon us, and those that are prepared to implement […]
Thermally Managing Intermetallics During Long Term Storage
The storage of moisture sensitive electronic components and materials is problematic, and manufacturers with long term storage requirements face additional obstacles. Requirements for long term storage are increasing. Why? Component obsolescence Due to rapid changes in packaging design and material, companies find themselves forced to purchase additional quantities of components in order to guard against the impact of component obsolescence on their final product designs. This in turn creates an […]
Cogiscan and Totech Announce Partnership
Cogiscan Inc. and Super Dry Totech, today announced a new partnership. This collaboration enables Totech to seamlessly integrate their equipment to the TTC solutions developed by Cogiscan. This technology, combined with the Super Dry® robotically controlled Dry Tower storage management systems, enables a more complete solution for Totech customers. Cogiscan is the leading Track, Trace and Control (TTC) solutions provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, and Totech is one of […]
Wissen erwerben Lernen muss nicht langweilig sein!
Beim letzten internationalen Sales-Meeting von Totech EU® trafen sich Vertreter aus ganz Europa und Amerika für drei Tage zu einem intensiven fachlichen Austausch. Der Veranstaltungsort war dabei nicht nur absolut einzigartig und malerisch, sondern auch voller angenehmer und überraschender Erlebnisse. 33 Vertreter und Besatzungsmitglieder gingen an Bord eines wunderschönen, klassischen Segelschiffs mit dem Namen „De Nieuwe Liefde“ – zu Deutsch „Die neue Liebe“. Das aus dem Ostseeraum stammende klassische Frachtschiff […]
Creating the factory of the future … Automating processes for component handling and storage
These days companies are looking more and more for flexible automation and digitalization of their processes. Tracking and tracing becomes an essential part of every automation process. Industry 4.0 is a good example of an initiative that helps companies getting ready for the next industrial revolution, focusing on flexible automation, digitalization, and track and tracing throughout the whole supply chain. In this way manufacturing in Europe stays competitive and significant amounts […]
Industry 4.0 Solutions
We spoke at this year’s Apex with a number of people interested to learn more about our automated logistics systems. One conversation was with iConnect 007’s Andy Shaughnessy. Excerpts from that interview follow: Andy Shaughnessy: Rich, we talked a few times last year, and I understand that you’ve got some updates on what’s been going on in the company. What’s the rundown? Rich Heimsch: Absolutely. Nice to see you again. We’re consistent with our […]
Expert Assembly Announces New Quality Initiatives
Southern California EMS provider Expert Assembly Services, Inc. has been known throughout the region for exceptional quality control processes since their inception twenty years ago. The company recently enhanced that control with the addition of ultra-low RH component and PCB storage and drying by Super Dry. The company specializes in time-critical, complex consign and full-turnkey PCB assembly services for over 100 OEMS from a wide range of end markets including […]
Rich Heimsch and Andy Shaughnessy discuss specialized moisture management technology
Andy Shaughnessy from SMT Magazine and iConnect 007 recently sat down with Rich Heimsch, director of the Americas for Super Dry-Totech, at the SMTAI show in Chicago. They they discussed the specialized moisture management technology that Super Dry has developed, as well as how both the European and American markets are evolving with regard to use of the technology. See full interview below: Andy Shaughnessy: Rich, thanks for speaking with […]
Our Dry Tower Component Logistics System Wins Global Technology Award
Super Dry’s new generation of robotically automated material handling is a 2015 Global Technology Award winner. The prize was awarded to Dry Tower during last week’s Productronica Exhibition in Munich, Germany in the category of Component Storage. Incorporating complete moisture management, floor life reset and traceability of MSL components, the system can manage tens of thousands of different sized reels and trays, operator-free.
“360 View” High Visibility Desiccant Dry Storage Cabinets
Ever increasing miniaturization of electronics, including thinner components and new materials has made the management and treatment of moisture sensitivity an increasingly critical element of electronics product reliability. Manufacturers are being challenged to manage ever larger volumes of parts in a controlled and traceable manner.
Lead Free Requires Increased Moisture Management
Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSDs) are electronic devices encapsulated with plastic compounds and other organic materials. These include PCBs. Moisture from atmospheric humidity will enter these permeable materials by diffusion and preferentially collect at the dissimilar material interfaces. During solder reflow, the combination of rapid moisture expansion and materials mismatch can result in package cracking and/or delamination of critical interfaces within the package. These defects are nearly impossible to detect during […]
Moisture Barrier Bags; A Brief Tutorial
The need to keep components dry between the time of manufacture and the point of reflow soldering led to the development of Moisture Barrier Bags. Sometimes called Vapor Barrier Bags, they are made from multiple layers of plastic and aluminium that control moisture vapor leakage. It’s also a protective packaging process that can prevent oxidation. MBBs are increasingly used to pack other goods or moisture sensitive assemblies/devices for long term […]
Super Dry Desiccant Technology
People refer to Desiccant Cabinets, and Dry Cabinets, and Desiccant Dry Boxes…but not everyone is familiar with the actual desiccant technology that we employ. Unlike clay or silica, we use a crystal known as Zeolite. It is a molecular sieve — that is to say, the size and shape of its structural openings are that of H2O molecules. And those water molecules are literally sifted from the air inside the […]
Accelerate Existing Drying Processes Without Elevated Temperatures
Ultra low humidity can accelerate any drying process. Super Dry® Totech XSD cabinets create an atmosphere holding only 0.05 grams of H2O per cubic meter. The relative humidity produced by this state-of-the-art system is as low as 0.3% RH. And it consumes less than 50W/hr to do so. This produces a “moisture vacuum” that releases water molecules from the materials into which they have been absorbed…even at ambient temperatures. […]
A discussion on baking, and related moisture management issues…
We chatted recently with SMT Editor Steve Williams to discuss problems associated with baking boards. To remove moisture, baking used to be the only answer–but the temperatures used often meant oxidation, inter-metallic build-up, and loss of solderability.
Low Temperature, Low Humidity Long Term Storage
Due to rapid changes in packaging design and material, many companies find themselves forced to purchase additional quantities of components in order to guard against the impact of component obsolescence on their final product designs. This in turn creates an issue of long term inventory storage. Product lifecycles continue to shorten, with new models being released sooner than ever before. Many manufacturers, such as automobile suppliers, must guarantee the availability […]
Managing Moisture in PCBs
Guidelines for the proper stocking and moisture protection of electronic components can be found in IPC standards (IPC-J-STD-033C). Because there were no published standards for storage and moisture protection for printed circuit boards until 2010, they were generally overlooked. But with the correct stocking control and the use of low humidity, low temperature drying methods considerable advantages can be gained: Coated printed boards will remain solderable for a much longer […]
Commonly Asked Questions About Moisture Management
Do we need to Dry or do we need to Store? We need both. Most of the time assemblers do not know how much moisture has been absorbed by their components or PCB’s, so they must be returned to a known state. A drying cabinet can reset the floor life clock back to Zero without inducing oxidation and inter-metallic growth caused by high temperature baking. The drying cabinet combines <0.5% […]
Expandable modular Desiccant Cabinets for reduced component storage costs
Ever increasing miniaturization of electronics, including thinner components and new materials has made the management of moisture sensitivity an increasingly critical element of product reliability. Manufacturers are being challenged to manage larger and larger volumes of parts in a controlled and traceable manner. Cabinet recovery time is a critical performance factor and frequent and extended door openings impact the interior environment. Super Dry® MSD cabinets provide recovery times after door […]
Combating Oxidation and Intermetallics
To avoid damage from micro cracks and delaminating during the processing of electronic components, it is necessary to provide appropriate storage. The introduction of lead-free soldering and the higher processing temperatures involved can triple the saturated vapor pressure within components (up to 30 bars). The same component that could safely be processed before lead free becomes a moisture sensitive device with limited floor life. The difference is often 2 sensitivity […]
Global Technology Award
Awareness of our unique technology continues to grow and we’re pleased that we won a 2012 Global Technology Award this week at SMTAI in Orlando.
Long-term storage of electronic components and PCBs
The storage of electronic components and PCBs is increasingly problematic because of two issues.
Managing Moisture Damage in PCBs
There were no published standards for storage and moisture protection for PCBs until 2010, but nonetheless problems with moisture damage were common. Lead free processing further increased the need for controls because saturated vapor pressure is commonly 3X that encountered in SnPb reflow.
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 Version C
Released in February of this year, Version C of the moisture sensitive device handling standard includes more recognition than previously of desiccant cabinet technology and its use in preventing damage from moisture absorbed into components and boards. However, it is still considerably behind European manufacturers’ processes that have significantly eliminated high temperature baking of components and boards in favor of ultra low RH exposures (0.5%) at 25C or 40C. The […]
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