Hakko New Product

[echen1024]

It seems as if they are about to launch their Inductive heating FX-100. I wonder the cost this will be launched at, and if around $150, might become a serious contender.

http://n1a.goexposoftware.com/events/ipc2014/FORMfields/uploads/pressreleasescurprurl1391719855850672817.pdf

[PedroDaGr8]

It seems as if they are about to launch their Inductive heating FX-100. I wonder the cost this will be launched at, and if around $150, might become a serious contender.

http://n1a.goexposoftware.com/events/ipc2014/FORMfields/uploads/pressreleasescurprurl1391719855850672817.pdf

I'm guessing more than that. Though it might explain the recent frys sales on the fx888d. A potential repositioning on price.

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[calexanian]

My guess is it will sit somewhere a bit under the metcal but more than the OKI or Page. The real question is how much will cartridges be and what sizes and thermal mass will they be.

[Bored@Work]

My guess is it will sit somewhere a bit under the metcal but more than the OKI or Page. The real question is how much will cartridges be and what sizes and thermal mass will they be.

No, the question will be can they be arsed to sell this in Europe, or will they again give a flying fart about customers in Europe?

[BravoV]

No, the question will be can they be arsed to sell this in Europe, or will they again give a flying fart about customers in Europe?

I just don't see there is an incentive or strong reason for Hakko to improve their current business model in Europe. Especially the tight regulation on customer's protection at Euro zone, that means the company will make less money + support head ache (=extra cost) compared to other continents. 

Their biggest chunk of sales is in Asia (East) and North America, if I'm not mistaken these two regions contributed > 70% for their total sales volume, heard this from our local & "official" Hakko representative when we had a chit-chat.

Hence you see tons of Hakko's clone all over the place like in Ali Express, Alibaba and etc.

C'mon B@W, I believe you're experienced enough in this kind of business to be aware of this matter. 

[zapta]

Induction does not imply Curie point, right?

[calexanian]

My guess is it will sit somewhere a bit under the metcal but more than the OKI or Page. The real question is how much will cartridges be and what sizes and thermal mass will they be.

No, the question will be can they be arsed to sell this in Europe, or will they again give a flying fart about customers in Europe?

Did not know they did not really have a euro market. Usually euro gets the cool stuff and we get shafted in the states! Especially when it comes to cars!

[nanofrog]

Induction does not imply Curie point, right?

In this case it is a Curie Point based station.

T31 Series Tip Cartridges provide HAKKO’s renowned tip life with greater power at each of the two temperature selections

You'll find this in both the OP's link, and this one from the Apex Expo (under More Information).