News
SAN JOSE – Sales of SMT process and inspection equipment could top $5.6 billion by the end of 2010, says a report out this month.
BRUSSELS -- A consultant for the European Union has identified more than 45 substances not currently covered by RoHS laws for possible inclusion in new draft rules expected to be ready next month.
The EU review of the RoHS Directive could lead to an expansion of the scope of covered substances and the list of covered electronics, industry sources say, and some current exemptions could be revoked.
The EU review of the RoHS Directive could lead to an expansion of the scope of covered substances and the list of covered electronics, industry sources say, and some current exemptions could be revoked.
STOCKHOLM – EMS firm NOTE has acquired a mechanical engineering company that employees about 20 people in Järfälla, outside Stockholm. The name of the firm and financial arrangements were not disclosed.
MANCHESTER, NH – EMS firm EPM is closing its sole US factory and laying off 50 workers.
SAN JOSE – An email forum for discussing tin whisker issues and research has been created and is up and running.
The forum, also known as a listserv, came from discussions among numerous engineers interested in mitigating potential risks to high reliability products.
To subscribe to the list, sending an email to tinwhiskers-request@freelists.org with “subscribe” in the subject field.
The forum, also known as a listserv, came from discussions among numerous engineers interested in mitigating potential risks to high reliability products.
To subscribe to the list, sending an email to tinwhiskers-request@freelists.org with “subscribe” in the subject field.
ELKHART, IN – EMS provider CTS Corp. announced the acquisition of privately held Orion Manufacturing Inc. for approximately $10 million in cash.
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- Federal Electronics Expands Environmental Testing Capabilities with New Extended-Range Thermal Test Chamber