“It’s pretty clear that 2005 will be a year of flat growth [sic] for the North American PCB industry overall,” said IPC, which takes the poll, in a statement. “But positive book-to-bill ratios over the last several months and other leading indicators suggest that demand should remain stable throughout the remainder of 2005.”
In the suit, AMD alleges Intel has given cash and other incentives to companies such as Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Gateway and Hitachi -- 38 companies in all -- in exchange for exclusive deals.
RALEIGH, NC-- Weller, a Cooper Hand Tools brand (cooperhandtools.com), is presenting a series of lead-free soldering seminars to explain this essential technology and to prepare electronics manufacturers for the 2006 deadline for compliance with RoHS directives.
The seminars, presented in association with Omni Training and Techni-Tool, will be held in Cleveland, OH on August 24; Detroit, MI on August 26; and in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 27. Ken Moore, president of Omni Training, will conduct the sessions.
The sessions will cover the impact, challenges and risks associated with lead-free, including thermal-related damage to PWBs and components. The primary focus is on hand soldering, rework and inspection of solder joints made with lead-free alloys. Attendees will work with various lead-free alloys and soldering equipment.
For details contact Maria Eby, (610) 940-5425; mariae@technitool.com.