it actually has two needles at the "business end" that can be actuated separately, so yes. Cobas Mira is the name, Roche is manufacturer. XYZ hardware is a bit too flimsy at the far end, so not much harder work can be done without complete redesign. Electronics are way too outdated to be used. > > If you succeed in retrofitting that machine to dispense solder paste you > are halfway there to turn it into a pick and place machine. > > > Isaac -- KPL --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .