CheckSum debuts gang programming at APEX
CheckSum at APEX demonstrated what it called the world's first on-board gang programming system, the CheckSum MultiWriter pps.

Texmac launches fixtureless testers at APEX
The distributor of Takaya flying probers in North America launched a new double-sided flying-probe system at the APEX trade show and also demonstrated a new low-cost fixtureless in-circuit tester, designed to complement AOI.

Goepel demonstrates boundary-scan on Takaya flying prober at APEX
Goepel electronic and Texmac demonstrated the integration of Goepel's Cascon Galaxy software and ScanFlex hardware into the Takaya APT-9411 flying-probe system at the APEX trade show.

Asset InterTech touts Intel Atom support at APEX
Asset InterTech said that its µMaster is the first CPU emulation test and diagnostic system to support Intel's new low-powerAtom processor.

Agilent at APEX unveils AOI platform for SMT line inspection
Agilent Technologies at APEX introduced a new automated-optical-inspection (AOI) platform and showcased its new powered vectorless test capability, a high-speed solder-paste inspection system, a 3-D inline x-ray inspection system, an in-circuit tester, and process-control software tools.

Sunstone Circuits launches ECOsystem at APEX
One year after announcing its ECOsystem concept, Sunstone Circuits has launched the Sunstone ECOsystem Design Environment, which it calls a one-stop resource embodying the knowledge and capabilities needed to produce a prototype PCB.

APEX: Seica debuts Pilot V8 flying prober
Seica chose APEX to debut its Pilot V8 double-sided flying prober, which employs the vendor's vertical board-under-test architecture while accommodating eight electrical-flying-test probes.

APEX: Dage XD7500NT features sealed x-ray tube
Dage Precision Industries chose APEX to announce its XiDAT XD7500NT digital x-ray inspection system with submicron inspection capability and sealed tube technology for maintenance-free operation.