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March 2001
Automated Dispensing Equipment Suppliers

Asymtek
2762 Loker Ave. West, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: 1.800.ASYMTEK Fax: 431.2678
Founded: 1983 www.asymtek.com
Debbie Bernath,
Manager, Customer Service
info@asymtek.com
Model: Millennium M-2020 Intro: July 2000 In-line
Dimensions: 1579 x 1067 x 1334 mm (62” x 42” x 52”)
Principal Use: Production Automated $250-350K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: Century C-720 Intro: July 1999 Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 1041 x 838 x 1443 mm (41” x 33” x 56”)
Principal Use: Production, R & D Semi-Automated $75-140K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: Millennium M-620 Intro: Nov 1999 In-Line/Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 1137 x 864 x 1237 mm (45” x 34” x 49”)
Principal Use: Production, R & D Automated $170-230K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: Century Flux C-730 Intro: Nov 1999 In-Line/Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 1041 x 914 x 1443 mm (41” x 38” x 57”)
Principal Use: Production, R & D Automated $100-120K
Applications: Selective fluxing

CREATIVE AUTOMATION COMPANY (Dispensing Division)
11641 Pendleton St., Sun Valley, CA 91352
Phone: 1.800.688.6220 Fax: 818.767.1243
Founded: 1968 www.creativedispensing.com
Gary Helmers, Vice President Dispensing Division
gjhelmers@creativedispensing.com
Model: Champion 8300 Intro: Dec 2000 In-Line
Dimensions: 1120 x 1370 x 1520 mm (44” x 54” x 60”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $112K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill, die coating
Model: Champion 3700 Intro: Dec 1999 Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 790 x 965 x 550 mm (31” x 38” x 21.5”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $40K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill, die coating

GPD Global
2322 I-70 Frontage Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: 970.245.0408 Fax: 970.245.9674
Founded: 1974 www.gpd-global.com
Sven Wedekin, Vice President and General Manager
sven@gpd-global.com
Model: MicroMax Intro: Sep 1999 In-Line/Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 927 x 1194 x 1511 mm (36.5” x 47” x 59.5”)
Principal Use: Production Automated $105-140K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, die coating, solder paste
Model: Micro I Intro: Apr 1997 Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 1168 x 1067 x 1727 mm (46” x 42” x 68”)
Principal Use: Production, R & D Semi-Automated $90-150K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill, die coating
Model: Micro II Intro: Apr 1999 In-Line
Dimensions: 1321 x 1270 x 1727 mm (52” x 50” x 68”)
Principal Use: Production Automated $120-225K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill, die coating

MRSI
101 Billerica Ave., Bldg. 3, North Billerica, MA 01862
Phone: 978.667.9449 Fax: 978.667.6109
Founded: 1984 www.mrsigroup.com
Richard C. Farley
rfarley@mrsigroup.com
Model: MRSI-175 Encore Intro: Feb 1999 In-Line/Stand-Alone
Dimensions: (58” x 39” x 72”)
Principal Use: Production Automated $130-180K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill, die coating

Speedline Technologies (CAMALOT Division)
145 Ward Hill Ave., Haverhill, MA 01835
Phone: 978.521.7309 Fax: 978.521.2105
Founded: 1987 www.speedlinetechnologies.com
Craig Lazinsky, Marketing Communications Manager
clazinsky@speedline.cookson.com
Model: 1414 Intro: 1987 Stand-Alone
Dimensions: Dimensions: 1219 x 914 x 1487 mm (48” x 36” x 54”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $30K
Applications: Encapsulation
Model: 1818 Intro: 1988 Stand-Alone
Dimensions: 1118 x 1067 x 1440 mm (44” x 42” x 57”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $41K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: 3700 Intro: 1996 In-Line
Dimensions: 1194 x 1175 x 1842 (47” x 46” x 72.5”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $90K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: 5700 Intro: 1997 In-Line
Dimensions: 1524 x 1295 x 1921 mm (60” x 51” x 76”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $95K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fil
Model: Xyflex Intro: 1999 In-Line
Dimensions: 2226 1748 x 1704 mm (88” x 69” x 67”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $315K
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: XyflexPro Intro: 2000 In-Line
Dimensions: 787 x 1268 x 1397 mm (31” x 50” x 55”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $N/A
Applications: Underfill, encapsulation, dam & fill
Model: Vortexx Intro: 1999 In-Line
Dimensions: 864 x 1372 x 1448 mm (34” x 54” x 57”)
Principal Use: Production Not Supplied $N/A
Applications: Underfill

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