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Understanding hidden reactions and the importance of profile in reflow soldering, part 1

The two most important processes in surface mount electronics assembly are the stencil printing process and the reflow soldering process.

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Bob Willis Workshops at SMTAI

Bob Willis will be conducting three tutorial workshops at SMTAI and is happy Bob to take delegate questions in advance…

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PCB production & test: tips from pros on lead-free processes

Regardless of whether it is a vertical or horizontal process, and regardless of the brand of the equipment used, the…

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Son of Flubber?

Japanese scientists have developed a rubbery material that conducts electricity, a finding that could be used to make devices that…

Video Newscast - August 14, 2008

This week in Global SMT & Packaging video news:
China shows its technical might at Olympic opening, Dover Corp. increases dividend by 25%, new rubber material conducts electricity, FocalSpot introduces a new desktop AOI system, Valor introduces the Innovation Circle, Cookson clarifies their European strategy, and SMTAI prepares for lift-off. Watch the news now.
Breaking News
MVP to highlight its Supra M AOI System configured with Flying Color
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Machine Vision Products to demonstrate latest hardware and software innovations at Nepcon Shenzhen, 26th-29th August.
 
AV Repair to distribute Jovy Systems’ RE-7500 BGA Rework System
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
New Lead-free compatible, IR-based Unit Reworks all BGA components, including Plastic parts, PTH Sockets, SMD Connectors and Metal Shields
 
Powerful in bonding, powerful in curing-Hönle presents its new competence for the adhesive market
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Visit us at Bondexpo from 22 to 25 September in Stuttgart, Hall 8, Stand 8213
Representatives of all three companies will show the large range of products and applications generated by the Hönle group

 
Juki KE2070/KE2080 Placement Systems “Pump up the Volume” at Beijing Olympics
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Juki KE2070At the Beijing Olympics, BiAmp’s audio processors are being used at the soccer and tennis venues, as well as the emergency control center and the national pressroom - all areas where quality is paramount.

 
E-Switch Announces New Illuminated Tactile Switch!
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
E-Switch TL1290 IlluminatedE-Switch’s New Illuminated Tactile Switch has Multiple LED Options

 

 
EE Technologies adds Vitronics Soltec’s Delta 5 Wavesoldering for Lead-Free Assembly Enhancement
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Delta5-transAutomatic removal of dross, chipwave nozzle open access, and a unique separate dross compartment all contribute to optimizing preventive maintenance procedures.
 
IPC Releases Salary Reports for PCB, EMS Industries
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
The survey found that, on average, U.S. and Canadian EMS organizational salary budgets for salaried positions increased in 2007 by 3.1%.
 
SEMICON® EUROPA 2009 TO BE HELD IN DRESDEN
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
SEMICON Europa 2008, with an approximately 600 exhibitors and 120,000 attendees, will be held in Stuttgart, Germany on October 7-9, 2008.
 
Economic Uncertainties Stimulate LCD-TV Outsourcing
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
In light of this trend, iSuppli predicts that 41.1 percent of LCD-TVs produced in 2012 will be produced by contract manufacturers, up from 28.2 percent in 2007.
 
Pac Tech Asian Facility Grand Opening
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Pac Tech Penang FacilityPac Tech USA Announces Grand Opening Celebration for the Pac Tech Group of Companies New Asian Facility Grand opening and technical symposium scheduled for September 18and 19 at the new facility in Penang, Malaysia.
 
“Mr Reliability” kicks off European reliability summit
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Over 39 years experience in electronic packaging and interconnection technology, “Mr Reliability” is how Werner Engelmaier is known in the US!
 
Koh Young aSPIre 3D SPI Wins Coveted Global Technology Award
Tuesday, 26 August 2008

The Global Technology Awards recognize the very best new innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries.

 
Prototron Circuits Achieves ITAR Registration
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Prototron is now registered with the United States Department of State, within the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Compliance and Registration Division.
 
ECD Introduces V-M.O.L.E.® Thermal Profiler At NEPCON South China
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
V-M.O.L.E.® Thermal ProfilerThe V-M.O.L.E®. enables greatly simplified verification of a target profile through strategic placement of a minimal number of thermocouples.
 
Vitronics Soltec Delta 3 Wavesoldering Wins Coveted Global Technology Award
Tuesday, 26 August 2008

Vitronics Soltec Delta 3 WavesolderingDelta 3 is based on the proven concepts of the Delta platform, long a high-reliability favorite, but now offered at a more affordable price, due to Vitronics Soltec’s global manufacturing distribution.

 
Failure Analysis of Electronics (4-day short course)
Tuesday, 26 August 2008

The four day course will cover specimen preparation and materials analysis techniques applicable to electronic assemblies, components, and devices.

 
Bill Stickles Named as Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Optical Gaging Products, Inc.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Bill Stickles Named as Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Optical Gaging Products, Inc.Stickles will work closely with the OGP sales channel to maximize sales, customer support and service efforts throughout the Eastern US and Canada.
 
Cabcon A/S will be in charge of the marketing for Yamaichi Electronics GmbH in Denmark
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Two Managing Directors of Cabcon A/S - Mr Brian Dehlsen (left) and Mr Flemming Schandorph (right)From 1st August 2008, Cabcon A/S will be in charge of the marketing for Yamaichi Electronics GmbH in Denmark
 
Web Seminar on Logic Analyzer Basics On September 23, 2008
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Agilent Technologies Presents Web Seminar on Logic Analyzer Basics
 
355-35 No Clean VOC-Free Liquid Flux For Lead Free Soldering
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Qualitek International, Inc.See Us At IPC Midwest Booth #90
 
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Interview: Bernd Schenker, ERSA
ERSA has arguably the widest range of soldering, printing and inspection solutions in the industry. Andy Kellard visited the €70M German powerhouse to speak with COO Bernd Schenker.
 

Small Matters

Dropping in on the world of mechanical shock testing
The brave new lead-free world of electronics assembly has cast a dark shadow over the electronics industry, especially in the realm of electronics reliability.
 

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Your Questions Answered at SMT Nuremberg 2008
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