DDM Novastar Announces Availability of a New Economic Solution for Automated Pick & Place for Short to Medium Run SMT Assemblers.

King of Prussia, PA – March 13, 2009

DDM Novastar Inc, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM solutions for the short to medium run SMT and PCB assembly is pleased to announce the availability of the LE40V Automated Pick & Place machine.  With its small space saving footprint and technologically advanced features rivaling larger model instruments, the LE40V provides an economical solution for prototyping, product development, and short run, high-mix manufacturing applications.

The DDM Novastar LE40V, with Cognex® Vision System, provides SMT and PCB assemblers with the accuracy they require for placement of virtually all SMT components. Providing on-the-fly component centering with top and bottom cameras, fiducial correction, bad board mark, and pattern recognition, the LE40V allows accurate placement of 0201s, micro BGAs, CSPs, and 15 mil fine pitch QFPs at up to 3000 cph with ±0.001 inch placement accuracy.

The LE40V operates with user-friendly Windows® based software for panelized boards, self-diagnostics, error recognition and fault monitoring. The standard self-contained vacuum eliminates the need for a costly external air source.

“We are pleased to introduce the new LE40V to the market, especially during these tough economic times. We believe this unit provides customers looking for the capabilities of technologically advanced automated pick & place units with an economical, space saving alternative,” says Robert Voigt, Vice President, Global Sales.

About DDM Novastar

DDM Novastar, Inc, was established in 2011, following the close of APS Novastar, LLC. Many of the key people from APS were then hired by DDM Novastar to continue the legacy started by APS in 1981. With most of the same key people in place, DDM Novastar expects to continue in their footsteps, as the global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of OEM equipment for the short to medium run surface mount technology (SMT) and printed circuit board (PCB) markets.

DDM Novastar's products include stencil printers, automated pick and place robots, reflow ovens, wave and selective solder equipment, component counters and lead forming equipment. DDM Novastar's experienced team has installed over 20,000 product solutions in the telecom, defense and aerospace, security, transportation, automotive, medical device and diagnostics, personal computer, display and academic markets. For more information, visit www.ddmnovastar.com or call +1.610.337.3050.

CONTACT:
Barbara Kirkpatrick
DDM Novastar, Inc.
Phone: 610-337-3050 x204
Fax: 610-337-3054
Email: bkirkpatrick@ddmnovastar.com
www.ddmnovastar.com