APS Novastar Announces Availability of a New Economic Solution for Automated Pick & Place for Short to Medium Run SMT Assemblers.

Huntingdon Valley, PA – March 13, 2009

APS Novastar, LLC, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM solutions for the short to medium run SMT and PCB assembly is pleased to announce the availability of the LE40V Automated Pick & Place machine.  With its small space saving footprint and technologically advanced features rivaling larger model instruments, the LE40V provides an economical solution for prototyping, product development, and short run, high-mix manufacturing applications.

The APS Novastar LE40V, with Cognex® Vision System, provides SMT and PCB assemblers with the accuracy they require for placement of virtually all SMT components.  Providing on-the-fly component centering with top and bottom cameras, fiducial correction, bad board mark, and pattern recognition, the LE40V allows accurate placement of 0201s, micro BGAs, CSPs, and 15 mil fine pitch QFPs at up to 3000 cph with ±0.001 inch placement accuracy.

The LE40V operates with user-friendly Windows® based software for panelized boards, self-diagnostics, error recognition and fault monitoring.  The standard self-contained vacuum eliminates the need for a costly external air source.

“We are pleased to introduce the new LE40V to the market, especially during these tough economic times.  We believe this unit provides customers looking for the capabilities of technologically advanced automated pick & place units with an economical, space saving alternative,” says John Malboeuf, Vice President, Global Sales.

About APS Novastar

APS Novastar, LLC, established in 1982 is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM equipment for the short to medium run surface mount technology (SMT) and printed circuit board (PCB) markets.  APS Novastar’s products include stencil printers, automated pick and place robots, reflow ovens, wave and selective solder equipment, component counters and lead forming equipment.  APS Novastar has installed over 20,000 product solutions in the telecom, defense and aerospace, security, transportation, automotive, medical device and diagnostics, personal computer, display and academic markets.  For more information on APS Novastar LLC, visit www.apsgold.com or call +1.215.938.1000.

CONTACT:
Debra Sesholtz
APS Novastar LLC
Phone:  215-938-1000 x204
Fax:  215-938-8480
Email:  DSesholtz@apsgold.com
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