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Warpage Measurement of PCB With 3D Profilometry
Flatness measurement of electronic parts and assemblies, or PCB’s, has become increasingly critical as geometries become smaller: finer pitches, smaller solder ball volumes, thinner substrates, etc. Additionally, processing temperatures vary and can play a major role in PCB warpage and or planarity defects. As a result, accurate flatness measurement, using a profilometer, has become vitally important to warpage characterization and planarity measurement.
Nanovea Chosen by TUM of Germany to Further Research
Nanovea is proud to announce the installation of a Nano/Micro Mechanical Tester at Technische Universitat Munchen (Technical University of Munich, DE). The instrument was installed in the Department of Civil Engineering & Surveying at the CBM Center for Building Materials. The unique Nano and Micro modular capabilities of the Nanovea Mechanical Tester was chosen over several competitors. The instrument will be used to further industrial research in the mechanical behaviors of concrete and cementitious binder technology among others.
Micro Scratch Testing CrN Coating on Titanium Alloy
Specific Coatings are used to further increase performance of titanium alloy parts at elevated temperatures. More specifically, Chromium Nitride (CrN) Coatings are designed to perform under conditions of high load and temperature. By using scratch testing it is possible to detect premature adhesive failure of the CrN coating in real-life applications.
Surface Finish of Plastic Tubing With 3D Profilometry
The appearance and performance of a plastic component is highly contributed to surface finish. Monitoring surface finish for the intended parameters is crucial to the success of a plastic component both molded and machined. Insuring surface finish allows for the vast uses of plastic components and the environments they are found, ranging from medical to consumer goods, to electronics and cosmetics. For every use of a plastic component a specific surface finish parameter can be set to control its appearance and performance during environmental conditions.
US Nanotechnology Instrument Manufacturer Proves the Success of R&D Stimulus
Like many throughout the country, you may be asking how the billions poured into science R&D has helped stimulate our economy. Well, look no further than the nanotechnology instrument manufacture, Nanovea, based in Irvine, CA. 2009 just ended as their first branded year with new hires, new instruments and more business to send to their local machine shops and parts suppliers.
NEWS RELEASE: http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=36451