The Precision PrinTEK I MP-1818 SMT printer. 

Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, USA, January 4, 2012 —Transition Automation, Inc. the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of Permalex® Edge Metal Squeegees, holder systems, and advanced SMT printers has released is newest innovation: the PrinTEK I series of Ultra-Fine Pitch SMT printers.

This new system embodies Transition Automation’s 20+ years of expertise in Fine Pitch SMT printing and squeegee design to give users an unparalleled ease of use and quality result, at a low cost entry point bench-top format.

The PrinTEK I achieves this result with several key innovations: A synchronized 4-cam liftoff system, a magnetic array table with locking pin-plates to easily tool up the pc board position, and rugged and accurate 3-dimensional adjustment via precision x, y, and theta anti-backlash adjustment heads. The system can accommodate pc board sizes up to 18 x 18. The family of printers includes larger sizes which can accommodate 18 x 24, and 24 x 36  (inch) sized pc boards.  As an added benefit, users can purchase a Patented Dual Squeegee Gantry head as an option as well as a Dual Video Microscope Alignment system.    Both of these aforementioned options are field upgradeable by the user allowing for a low cost entry and scalability as the users production demands increase.  The PrinTEK I MP-1818 has a USA List price of $9,950.00 and is available 2-4 Weeks A.R.O. 

Transition Automation, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of Permalex® Edge Metal Squeegees, holder systems, and advanced SMT printing systems.  Founded in 1989, Transition Automation, Inc. continues to advance the state of the art in surface mount solder paste printing by innovating the critical and high-cycle squeegee component of the SMT assembly process.  The web is www.transitionautomation.com