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Features Articles

Joseph Fama

How the NPI sector can position itself to beat Tier 1 EMSs at their own game.

Roy Akber

Consider pin replacement to ease bottom-side soldering.

Peter Bigelow

Leaving the comforts of home can open one’s eyes to what’s really going on.

Clive Ashmore

Isolating tolerance issues is simplified by good software.

Dr. Chris Hunt

Although similar in appearance to black pad, mechanical strength is not affected.

Mike Buetow

Ever heard of Pepper? Referred to in marketing promos as an “emotional android” and resembling something akin to a hard white plastic version of E.T., it will make eye contact, ask questions, and even move its arms while it speaks. When released in Japan last June, the initial 1,000 unit lot of the $1,600 robot sold out in less than a minute.