• Accelerating the Solder Paste Evaluation Process

    Accelerating the Solder Paste Evaluation Process

    Because solder pastes have so many different characteristics that affect their assembly line performance, they can be cumbersome and costly to evaluate.  READ MORE...

  • Investigating the Metric 0201 Assembly Process

    Investigating the Metric 0201 Assembly Process

    The next generation of chip package is being readied the surface mount community: metric 0201.  READ MORE...

  • IPC Apex: How Much Longer Can the Upswing Last?

    IPC Apex: How Much Longer Can the Upswing Last?

    The software shined at the annual trade show. And the release of the Hermes Initiative signaled a new era in M2M communication?  READ MORE...

  • A Holistic Approach for Technology and Quality Audits in the New Era of Computer Server Design and Manufacturing

    A Holistic Approach for Technology and Quality Audits in the New Era of Computer Server Design and Manufacturing

    Streamlining governing processes in audit execution and auditor training, as well as on IT applications development.  READ MORE...

  • From the Archives: Automating Stencil Design

    From the Archives: Automating Stencil Design

    Stencil design software has evolved from simple rule checkers to custom, sophisticated engineering tools.  READ MORE...

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Report: Fanout WLPs to Grow 37% from 2018-2022

Report: Fanout WLPs to Grow 37% from 2018-2022

AUSTIN, TX – Fanout wafer-level packages are expected to grow almost 37% from 2018 through 2022, says TechSearch International, while fan-in...  Read More...

Jabil Sues GE Over Unpaid Bills

Jabil Sues GE Over Unpaid Bills

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil is suing GE to reclaim $2.1 million in unreimbursed raw material expenses that the EMS accrued, according to repo...  Read More...

Electronics Execs Meet in DC to Endorse USMCA

Electronics Execs Meet in DC to Endorse USMCA

WASHINGTON, DC — Executives from electronics companies across the US are here this week to endorse the proposed US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agree...  Read More...

Zollner Adds 2d Site in Silicon Valley

Zollner Adds 2d Site in Silicon Valley

FREMONT, CA -- Zollner Electronics has added a 23,000 sq. ft. factory here, the German EMS company's second in the Silicon Valley.  Read More...

Scanfil Acquires German EMS Hasec-Electronik

Scanfil Acquires German EMS Hasec-Electronik

HELSINKI -- Scanfil yesterday signed an agreement to acquire a German EMS company for cash and stock, giving it further inroads to the Centr...  Read More...

PE Firms Invest in Libra Industries

PE Firms Invest in Libra Industries

CLEVELAND, OH – A pair of private equity firms have taken a majority stake in Libra Industries in partnership with CEO Rod Howell, the Howel...  Read More...

Currency Changes Dampen Nordson's Assembly Equipment Sales in Q2

Currency Changes Dampen Nordson's Assembly Equipment Sales in Q2

WESTLAKE, OH – Nordson's electronics equipment business unit reported sales fell about 1% year-over-year in its fiscal second quarter.  Read More...

IPC to Host Annual Advocacy Event May 21-22

IPC to Host Annual Advocacy Event May 21-22

WASHINGTON – IPC is hosting its annual US advocacy event May 21-22.  Read More...

iNEMI to Hold Webinars on Cleanliness of Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 3

iNEMI to Hold Webinars on Cleanliness of Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 3

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMi is holding a call-for-participation webinar on the Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connec...  Read More...

EMS Deals Rose in Q1

EMS Deals Rose in Q1

CHICAGO – The number of transactions among electronics manufacturing services companies rose in the first quarter, a leading investment bank...  Read More...

C2MI, Varitron Inaugurate Advanced Manufacturing Center

C2MI, Varitron Inaugurate Advanced Manufacturing Center

BROMONT, QUEBEC – C2MI and Varitron this week opened a $6.5 million advanced manufacturing center dedicated to electronic circuit board asse...  Read More...

RSE Buys Majority Stake in Saftronics

RSE Buys Majority Stake in Saftronics

LEEDS, UK – Ross-Shire Engineering has purchased a majority stake in electronics manufacturer Saftronics for an undisclosed sum.  Read More...

SIA 'Troubled' by Escalation of US-China Trade Tensions

SIA 'Troubled' by Escalation of US-China Trade Tensions

WASHINGTON — The Semiconductor Industry Association today said it was "troubled" by the recent escalation of US-China trade and te...  Read More...

IDC: 2019 Global Semi Revenues to Drop 7%

IDC: 2019 Global Semi Revenues to Drop 7%

SAN MATEO, CA – Worldwide semiconductor revenues will decline to $440 billion in 2019, down 7.2% from 2018, says International Data Corp. Th...  Read More...

SMTA Releases BGA Defect Guide

SMTA Releases BGA Defect Guide

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SMTA released the Guide to BGA Assembly Soldering Defects, a complimentary book written by a longtime inspection expert....  Read More...

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FEATURES

Yes, J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Can Be Used Together

Yes, J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Can Be Used Together

But those planning to use both must identify who is responsible for key requirements.  Read More...

Accelerating the Solder Paste Evaluation Process

Accelerating the Solder Paste Evaluation Process

A new way to assess up to 25 solder paste properties on an assembly line in five hours or less.  Read More...

Black Pad Revisited

Black Pad Revisited

Optical and SEM images of real-life soldering problems reveal specific features identifying the condition.  Read More...

Conformal Coating Challenges: Detection, Rework and Failure Analysis

Conformal Coating Challenges: Detection, Rework and Failure Analysis

A DoE shows optimal removal strategies with various package styles.  Read More...

Using Cross-Sectioning for PCB Assembly Qualification

Using Cross-Sectioning for PCB Assembly Qualification

While destructive, slicing can best x-ray for failure detection and analysis.  Read More...

ESD Concerns with PCB Assembly: Barcode Labeling and Masking

ESD Concerns with PCB Assembly: Barcode Labeling and Masking

Overcoming charges and decreasing risks introduced by humans or machines.  Read More...

New Requirements for SIR Measurement

New Requirements for SIR Measurement

Requirements for no-clean solder paste to increase device chemical, thermal and electrical reliability.  Read More...

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PRODUCTS

Shenmao Introduces SM-901 Wave Soldering Flux

Shenmao Introduces SM-901 Wave Soldering Flux

SM-901 water-based wave soldering flux has been designed for use in Pb-free and SnPb wave soldering applications.  Read More...

Camalot Announces PCB Temperature Monitoring on Prodigy Dispenser

Camalot Announces PCB Temperature Monitoring on Prodigy Dispenser

Camalot Prodigy dispenser now comes with optional IR (Infrared) Temperature Sensors to ensure process stability and increase yields for underfill applications. ...  Read More...

Shenmao Offers PF735-PQ10 Solder Paste

Shenmao Offers PF735-PQ10 Solder Paste

PF735-PQ10 low-temperature solder paste is made with a modified SnBi alloy that has a melting point range from 137°~142°C to 137°~170°C.  Read More...

Delo Develops Delo-Duopox DB8989 Epoxy Resin

Delo Develops Delo-Duopox DB8989 Epoxy Resin

Delo-Duopox DB8989 light fixation two-component epoxy resin provides fast process speed.  Read More...

Master Bond Debuts Supreme 17HT Epoxy

Master Bond Debuts Supreme 17HT Epoxy

Supreme 17HT is a single-component, no-mix epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications, featuring an unlimited working life at room temp.  Read More...

Nordson Dage Launches Explorer One X-Ray

Nordson Dage Launches Explorer One X-Ray

Explorer One compact x-ray inspection system shows features as small as 2µm.  Read More...

Shenmao Introduces PF719-P250 Solder Paste

Shenmao Introduces PF719-P250 Solder Paste

PF719-P250 solder paste is for automotive electronics. Has a wide process window.  Read More...

Resin Designs Releases UV165-183 Adhesive/Encapsulant

Resin Designs Releases UV165-183 Adhesive/Encapsulant

UV165-183 is an adhesive and encapsulant for thick applications where UL V0 flame ratings are required.  Read More...

Vision Engineering Launches LVC400 Video Measurement System

Vision Engineering Launches LVC400 Video Measurement System

LVC400 automated 3-axis video measurement system measures large components or multiple small components.  Read More...

Shenmao Offers PF719 Solder Alloy

Shenmao Offers PF719 Solder Alloy

PF719 thermal fatigue resistance Pb-free solder alloy provides thermal fatigue reliability.  Read More...

TransMagic Releases R12-SP2 v. 13 CAD Interoperability Software

TransMagic Releases R12-SP2 v. 13 CAD Interoperability Software

R12-SP2 v. 13 multi-CAD interoperability software enables open standards for CAD/CAM/CAE software applications.  Read More...

Dow Introduces DOWSIL EC-6601, EA-4700 Conductive Adhesives

Dow Introduces DOWSIL EC-6601, EA-4700 Conductive Adhesives

DOWSIL EC-6601 electrically conductive adhesive is engineered for electromagnetic compatibility in electronics applications.  Read More...

VisiConsult’s XRHCount Now Integrated with Modi AdoDat 5000 Scanner

VisiConsult’s XRHCount Now Integrated with Modi AdoDat 5000 Scanner

XRHCount is for automatic text recognition for databases and test counting of parts.  Read More...

Heraeus Enhances Condura DBC Substrates

Heraeus Enhances Condura DBC Substrates

Condura has new features for direct copper bonding (DCB) substrates to extend the lifetime of power electronics modules.  Read More...

Inspectis Announces New Lighting Accessories

Inspectis Announces New Lighting Accessories

Inspectis 4K digital microscopes come with come HD-125 and HD-126 single- and double-LED matrix head lighting units.  Read More...

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