January 2002

Asymtek Introduces the Axiom™ X-1010 Dispensing System
for High-Volume Inline SMT Applications

Carlsbad, CA — Asymtek introduces the Axiom™ X-1010, a mid-range, high-volume inline dispensing system for SMT applications. The Axiom X-1010 is a completely new platform incorporating numerous features that allow it to achieve higher levels of performance and accuracy. It is ideal for applications such as Surface Mount Adhesive (SMA), solder paste, and electrically conductive adhesives.

Configured with Asymtek’s patented DJ-2100 DispenseJet® valve, the X-1010 system’s acceleration (1 g peak) delivers industry-standard SMAs at rates in excess of 30,000 dots per hour. Non-contact jetting eliminates the need for mechanical needle standoff and delivers precise dot volume repeatability.

When dispensing solder paste and conductive adhesives, Asymtek’s DV-7000 Heli-flow™ pump provides fast, repeatable dispensing of medium- to high-viscosity materials using standoff nozzles and a floating head. Its light-touch contact, coupled with under-board support, provides precise z-axis positioning for fast, accurate small-dot dispensing for 0402 components.

The Axiom X-1010 system utilizes a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus — an entirely new serial bus architecture of distributed processors. This new bus architecture provides for both increased control and future expansion for new applications. Now, the Dynamic Dispensing Control™ (DDC) microcontroller provides precise control of valve motion and position.

The Axiom X-1010 system comes with the latest version of Asymtek’s Fluidmove® for Windows NT® (FmNT) software. Configured with CADImport software utility, Fluidmove programs can be developed quickly and efficiently offline using either existing CAD-generated data or files from a component placement machine.

The Axiom X-1010 system incorporates numerous other improvements to many of Asymtek’s advanced process control features, including a new integrated needle calibration module, a new vision system with both red and blue LEDs, and a redesigned height sensor. It can also support both single or dual-valve small-dot dispensing for a wide variety of fluids, processes and applications.

Asymtek supplies award-winning automated fluid dispensing systems to the semiconductor, surface mount, electronics packaging and industrial markets. Together, Asymtek and parent company Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) form one of the world’s largest businesses dedicated to dispensing. Their unique partnering of applications engineering and product expertise is a solid testimonial of their commitment to offer total dispensing solutions and local support to customers throughout the world. A complete review of Asymtek's automated fluid dispensing systems may be found on their Web site at http://www.asymtek.com.