Weller Tools, a leader in hand soldering solutions, is proud to announce that its ZeroSmog Guard has been recognized with a 2025 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award in the Soldering – Hand Tools category. This award highlights the ZeroSmog Guard’s innovative approach to fume extraction, combining cutting-edge air filtration technology with seamless integration into modern soldering workspaces.
Designed to enhance workplace safety and efficiency, the ZeroSmog Guard features a high-performance filtration system with easy filter replacement, ensuring consistent air quality while minimizing operational downtime. Its modular design allows for effortless connectivity with Weller soldering stations and other equipment, enabling smooth adoption without disrupting existing workflows.
“We are honored to receive this award for the ZeroSmog Guard for its innovation and user-focused design,” said Weller Filtration Product Manager at Weller. “By combining powerful filtration with intuitive usability and cost-efficient operation, the ZeroSmog Guard provides a smarter, cleaner, and more flexible fume extraction solution for today’s manufacturing environments.”
The ZeroSmog Guard is available in multiple configurations, including the Guard Light and Guard 2, to accommodate different workspace sizes and production requirements. Its compact, ESD-safe housing, intuitive light bar for status indication, and energy-efficient operation make it a valuable addition to any soldering environment. With a maximum airflow of 200 m³/hr (Guard 2), it ensures continuous fume extraction without disrupting productivity.
Introduced in 2008, the NPI Awards program is an annual celebration of product excellence in electronics surface mount assembly. Premier products based on the finest examples of creative advancement in technology are chosen by a distinguished panel of industry experts.
For more information on the ZeroSmog Guard and other Weller solutions, visit www.weller-tools.com.
