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EMS ‘Lean Sigma’ shortens cycle time, reduces costs & improves quality

Lean Sigma, an approach that has been in practice for several years, mixes the lean manufacturing concept and problem solving…

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Shear Testing of BGA Pads – Pads are not as good as they were?

Shear force measurement is a common and quick way of destructively assessing solder joints and complement pull strength measurements.

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Cleaning chemistry vs. mechanical impingement

Welcome to the cleaning debate “Cleaning chemistries vs. mechanical impingement.” As the title suggests, we’re looking forward to a robust…

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Jetting fluids in non traditional packaging and assembly applications

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The expansion of business into alternative energy, green components and energy-efficient components is having a significant impact on the electronics…

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CASCON supports TI TAP transceiver
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Boundary Scan software platform SYSTEM CASCON™ expands support for IEEE1149.1 TAP transceiver by Texas Instruments
 
Cookson Electronics’ Launches ALPHA® CVP 520 Lead-Free Low Temperature Solder Paste
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Cookson Electronics ALPHA® CVP-520 Solder PasteALPHA® CVP-520’s low reflow temperature capability delivers excellent print and reflow process yields for pin-in-through-hole applications.
 
iNEMI Members Release Position Statement on the Definition of “Low Halogen” for Electronic Products
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Statement defines BFR/CFR/PVC-Free
 
Synopsys MVSIM adopted for low power verification of STw8500 mobile SoC platform
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Comprehensive support for low power techniques and high level of accuracy significantly improve bug detection
 
Mesago Messe Frankfurt terminates collaboration with Automation Shanghai – IAC, TME + SENSOR
Thursday, 02 July 2009
After one year of common commitment, there was no unity regarding the further design of the event.
 
Customer-oriented product engineering of micro and nano devices
Thursday, 02 July 2009

The CORONA partners at a project meeting in Cambridge in June.- European project CORONA looks back on a promising first year

 
Real-Time Traffic Service Revenue to Boom Over the Next Five Years
Thursday, 02 July 2009
During the next five years, Japan’s share will decline as the United States, China and other regions use more broadcast traffic information.
 
What’s the verdict on NEW 2009? Plenty of interest and high quality leads
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Amid reports of visitors attending with the sole aim of purchasing equipment and exhibitors re-booking for 2010, NEW 2009 represents further evidence of a pending industry recovery.
 
New MATRIX UV Laser for High-Throughput Applications
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Coherent MATRIX UVAll MATRIX lasers are fully RoHS compliant and backed by an 18 month/10,000 hour warranty.
 
3Dconnexion 3D mice now supported by Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA V5R19 SP4
Thursday, 02 July 2009
3Dconnexion 3D mice3Dconnexion’s 3D mice offer CATIA users a more streamlined design process, increased comfort and performance benefits.
 
Just 10 UKT&I Grants remain for The Manufacturing Technology Ireland 2009 Exhibition
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Use the Weak Pound to Your Advantage - Beat Off the Recession & Increase Your Exports in Ireland Using UKT&I Grant Funding
 
Mouser Electronics First to Stock the Freescale Tower System
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Freescale TowerTWR-MCF51CN-KIT simplifies configuration with modular hardware development platform
 
EEF sets out manifesto for manufacturing
Thursday, 02 July 2009
EEF’s strategy for a more diverse, agile and innovative manufacturing sector speaks to both manufacturers and government.
 
Seika to Feature Product Literature for all Seika Machinery Products at SMTA Ohio
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
The Anritsu 3-D High Precision Laser In-Line Inspection System features numerous advanced technology features.
 
Kyzen to Highlight AQUANOX® A4241 at SMTA Ohio Valley Expo & Tech Forum
Wednesday, 01 July 2009

AQUANOX® A4241AQUANOX® A4241 is multi-metal safe including bare aluminum and copper.

 
Maximum Process Control for SEHO Selective Soldering Systems
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
Flux ControlThe new flux control system from Seho does not only monitor the function of the drop jet nozzle.
 
Bourns Announces New Power Resistor Products
Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Bourns CRF1206 CRM2512-FT Power ResistorsNew Power Resistors Feature High Power Density and Small Form Factor Design

 
E-Switch’s Latest Tact Switch is Illuminated with Many Cap Options!
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
TL1220This switch has multiple illuminated cap options that include graphics.
 
Future Horizons signs up Israeli representative
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
Ben-Artzi brings an impressive track record within the semiconductor industry to the world’s leading independent semiconductor analyst house.
 
CIL reaping rewards for investment in micro-packaging
Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Wirebond application from CIL utilising 32 micron wire on a 100 micron pitchRecently CIL have invested in new automatic high speed die bonders and an automatic aluminium wirebonder capable of wiring at 25 micron.

 
congatec Introduces New Low-Cost, Low-Power ETX/XTX Module
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
conga-XA945 moduleCombining the Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 with the mobile Intel® 945GME Express chipset makes for powerful graphics performance
 
Aquantia deploys Synopsys IC Validator and IC Compiler for 40nm quad 10GBASE-T design
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
In-Design physical verification key to accelerated manufacturing compliance
 
Register for PCB West 2009
Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Conference: September 14-18
Exhibition: September 15-16
Location: Santa Clara Marriott

 
Digi Announces ZigBee Smart Energy Certified ESP Gateway
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
New comprehensive Smart Energy product family expands iDigi™ Energy offering
 
KIC’s Brian O’Leary to Host an Encore Presentation Webinar on Profiling BGAs
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Brian O’Leary, Sales Manager - Americas, will host a free Webinar on Wednesday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
 
Asymtek Sells Spectrum™ S-910N Dispensing System to DancoTech
Tuesday, 30 June 2009

L to R: Thomas Tach Soerensen and Ulrik Nielsen of DancoTechDancoTech’s 11th Asymtek Dispensing System

 
Aqueous Technologies Appoints Sales Representative for Midwest
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Horizon Sales is a manufacturers’ representative corporation delivering machinery and supplies to the electronics industry.
 
Inovaxe at the “Achieving Zero Defects in the Small Component Assembly Process” Seminar
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Ron WrableInovaxe Holds Successful Presentation at the “Achieving Zero Defects in the Small Component Assembly Process” Seminar
 
Seika Machinery, Inc. Features the HIROX MX-BGAZ II Lens
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
HIROX’s MX-BGAZ II LensThe MX-BGAZ II allows inspection of the BGA ball’s upper and lower joints by changing the observation angle through the optical rotary ring.
 
SIPLACE SX: Market introduction follows successful field tests
Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Following the successful completion of the field tests, the new SIPLACE SX will become officially available as scheduled on June 29.This intelligent 12-nozzle head uses software to switch to the mode that’s most efficient for the current production requirements, making constant line reconfigurations a thing of the past.

 
MicroScreen Announces Technical Support in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Doug EidleAppointed as exclusive representative for MicroScreen is Doug Eidle.
 
Ball Grid Array, Land Grid Array and Stack Package Design and Assembly Seminar
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Wednesday 2nd September
Bedfordshire Golf Club, Spring Lane, Stagsden, Bedford
 
Orpro Vision appoints Elas as distributor for Hungary
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Elas, located in Budapest, Hungary, supplies production equipment and consumables for the SMT industry since 1991.
 
New technology for intelligent in-line network upgrades without disrupting connectivity
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
This allows Napatech adapters to be inserted or removed from a network connection without disrupting network connectivity or requiring the network appliance to be shut down.
 
Mac Mini Carries $376.20 Bill of Materials, iSuppli Teardown Shows
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
The total materials and manufacturing costs reported in iSuppli’s teardown analysis of the new Mac Mini mirror only the expenses for direct materials, manufacturing and basic tests.
 
Link Hamson Introduces Hot Beam-05 Underheater
Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Link Hamson's Hot Beam-05 UnderheaterThermally complex soldering processes can be reliably performed using the Hot-Beam-05 underheater.

 
New MPC® PCB cleaner for low standoff components
Monday, 29 June 2009
The MPC®-cleaning agent provides excellent cleaning performance in capillary spaces.
 
Cookson Electronics Launches ALPHA® CVP-360 Pb-free Solder Paste with Low-Ag SACX® Alloy
Monday, 29 June 2009

ALPHA® CVP-360 Pb-free Solder PasteNew CVP-360 will deliver high productivity and lowest cost of ownership with excellent in-circuit test yields.

 
MEPTEC and SMTA Announce Medical Electronics Symposium Collaboration
Monday, 29 June 2009
SMTA and MEPTEC will combine their symposia into one event for 2009.
 
New SMTA Webtorial Announced
Monday, 29 June 2009
Just like a webinar, a webtorial takes advantage of instant communication via telephone and internet to simulate a tutorial.
 
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