brd-to-3D turns CAD layout files into comprehensive 3D packages consisting of:

- Photo-realistic images of the printed circuit board and SMD stencil.
- A STEP file of the virtually assembled PCB.
- A PDF formatted 3D view that rotates freely allowing all angles of viewing.

With placed prototype order, comes with free laser-sintered 3D model of the assembled PCB.

Accepts CadSoft Eagle software, with more formats coming soon. 

PCB-Pool, www.pcb-pool.com/brd-to-3d

Smartzoom 5 automated digital microscope has an optical engine—consisting of a zoom, camera, and illumination—a stand with sample stage, objective lenses, the operating unit, and software. Is suited for conducting failure analyses and routine inspections. Does not require switching back and forth between device and software; can carry out steps on the screen. Can save workflow. Best Image feature provides preview of different illumination options; user selects the best one. Is factory-calibrated and can be used immediately.

Zeiss, www.zeiss.com

FlexVIA-Plus delivers single-stage plasma processing - including etchback and desmear -- of up to 30 panels (panel size 500 x 813mm/ 20 x 32") per cycle, enabling a rate of as much as 200 units per hour. For manufacturing flexible PCBs. Horizontal electrode design, with integrated rack, provides optimum material alignment. Versatile horizontal racks for processing of various flexible PCB sizes and make loading easy. Small footprint. Descum effectively removes resist residue from innerlayers and panels and residual solder mask bleed for better bonding and solderability. Features temperature-controlled electrodes for process repeatability.

Nordson March, www.nordsonmarch.com

DDI laser direct imager features laser diodes that last more than 30,000 hr. Multilaser-concept continues production even when lasers break down. Has compact construction and small footprint. Granite base, with high-precision axes and dynamic linear motion. Automatic online-scaling of data by CCD cameras for optimum fitting. High depth of focus by optical concept with variable focus length (300µm). Images structures up to 50µm lines/spaces.

DDI-DT model includes a precision double-table construction for precise, fast table change. Runs simultaneous loading, registration and imaging. 

Schmoll, schmoll-maschinen.de