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May 22, 2013
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IPC President's Message   »
Make Your Voice Heard -- Attend IPC Capitol Hill Day 2013
Make Your Voice Heard -- Attend IPC Capitol Hill Day 2013
IPC President and CEO John Mitchell extends a special invitation to IPC members to join their colleagues on June 19-20 in Washington, D.C., as IPC hosts Capitol Hill Day.
Standards and Technolog   »
Predicting the Lifetime of the PCB -- From Experiment to Simulation
Predicting the Lifetime of the PCB -- From Experiment to Simulation
Read a paper on PCB lifetime prediction presented by Markus Leitgeb, AT&S, at IPC APEX EXPO® 2013.
Building Solutions with Embedded Components
Building Solutions with Embedded Components
Embedded components provide a cost-effective way to improve density and functionality. An upcoming conference provides a wealth of information on topics from design through manufacturing.
Embedded Components   »
The Future of Embedded Components in Europe
The Future of Embedded Components in Europe
Once reserved for only a small part of the market, embedded component technology is now growing quickly as we all realize its ability to combine high performance with miniaturization at a reasonable cost.
Medical Devices   »
Is Your Supply Chain Prepared for RoHS Compliance?
Is Your Supply Chain Prepared for RoHS Compliance?
Manufacturers, suppliers and buyers in the medical device manufacturing industry should take note of the following date: July 22, 2014. This is the day medical electronics must comply with the European Union's RoHS Directive.
Industry Collaboration   »
SMTA, IPC to Co-locate Fall Events
SMTA, IPC to Co-locate Fall Events
IPC and SMTA finalized an agreement to co-locate the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition (SMTA International) with the IPC Fall Standards Development Committee Meetings for 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Call for Participation   »
IPC and CALCE Seek Technical Papers for Tin Whiskers Symposium
IPC and CALCE Seek Technical Papers for Tin Whiskers Symposium
IPC and CALCE have issued a call for papers for the 7th International Symposium on Tin Whiskers. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin, the symposium will take place November 12-13, 2013, in Costa Mesa, Calif.
New Releases   »
Standards, Translations, Market Research...
Standards, Translations, Market Research...
View recently released standards, translations, research, documents, presentations, technical papers and more.
Status of Standardization   »
Standards for Ballot and Final Drafts
View IPC documents under development.
IPC Multimedia Training   »
Component Preparation/Manual Insertion
Component Preparation/Manual Insertion
Free Review
Explains manual insertion of components, from kitting through inspection.
IPC Calendar   »
June 3-4, 2013 - Cambridge, Massachusetts
IPC Conflict Minerals Workshop and Conference
June 4-5, 2013 - Frankfurt, Germany
IPC/FED Conference on Embedded Components
June 5, 2013 - Cambridge, Massachusetts
IPC's "It's Not Easy Being Green" Environmental Conference
June 12-13, 2013 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
IPC's Innovations in Electronics Manufacturing for Medical Devices Technical Conference
June 19-20, 2013 - Washington, D.C
IPC Capitol Hill Day 2013 -- A Free IPC Members-only Event
IPC Member Milestones   »
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (Grand Prairie, Texas) recently celebrated its 30th year as an IPC member. See other companies celebrating membership anniversaries.Invest in your company and experience the benefits of joining the industry's premier association. Learn more about IPC membership.
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Denial in the Electronics Industry = Disaster
Denial in the Electronics Industry = Disaster
Each of us denies some facts or likelihoods that we'd rather not face. But when much of the electronics industry denies a few strategically important factors, it's time to raise them up for full discussion.
Supply Chain
What is Next for the Chinese Economy?
What is Next for the Chinese Economy?
While China will play a huge role in the emerging economy of the 21st century, it's not going to be the straightforward extrapolation that many experts expect. What are the implications on the world economy? We'll show you.
Technology Briefing
The Effects of Flux Residues on Reliability
The Effects of Flux Residues on Reliability
Paper discusses an experiment designed to mimic partially activated flux residues under component bodies and how it affects SIR performance.
Analysis Lab
PCBs are MSDs
PCBs are MSDs
IPC-1601 PCB Guidelines state, 'board fabricators and users should strive to avoid baking by practicing effective handling, packaging, storage, and process controls.' Learn how ...
Super Dry® by Totech
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Best Method for Repairing Underfill Arrays?
***image1**2What is the best method for removing an SMT array package that has been under-filled and cured. Mechanically, thermally, chemically, a combination of these methods. Is there an industry approved method?
Board Talk
Cause of SMT Component Shift?
Cause of SMT Component Shift?
We are running the exact same boards through identical ovens, yet we're experiencing component shift with only one oven. What is the reason and the solution?
Ask the Experts
Assembly Challenges of Bottom Terminated Components
Assembly Challenges of Bottom Terminated Components
Bottom terminated components offer low cost and good functional performance. However, they create challenges for the assembly process. This paper discusses the design, assembly and inspection challenges of bottom terminated components.
Production Floor
Board Performance after Pb-Free Reflow
Board Performance after Pb-Free Reflow
This paper will focus on air-air thermal cycling, IST testing and material survivability after lead-free assembly reflow.
Materials Tech
Soldering Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitor
Soldering Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitor
We are conducting rework that includes soldering a wire to one end of a heat sensitive multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC). We need to solder the wire to one end of a ceramic chip cap while the other end is soldered to a PCB land.
Ask the Experts
Faster, Easier and Smarter Jetting
Faster, Easier and Smarter Jetting
NexJet™ features the one-piece, Genius™ Jet Cartridge. Built-in memory records jetting data and software controls the jetting process. Learn more...
Nordson ASYMTEK
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Jumper Wire Nightmare!
Jumper Wire Nightmare!
A routing miscommunication resulted in a significant problem. The circuit traces for 2 adjacent connectors on a circuit board were switched. What was the solution?
Production Floor
Is De-paneling PCBs by Hand Acceptable?
Is De-paneling PCBs by Hand Acceptable?
Is it acceptable to hand break when de-panelizing circuit boards that contain QFN and SMD components? Are there specs for hand breaking?
Board Talk
Advanced Nanomaterial Cooling Systems
Advanced Nanomaterial Cooling Systems
Researchers have developed a new method for creating advanced nano-materials that could lead to super-efficient cooling systems.
Technology Briefing
Creep Corrosion of PWB Final Finishes
Creep Corrosion of PWB Final Finishes
This paper demonstrates that creep corrosion on a PWB is highly surface sensitive.
Analysis Lab
Bromine Free PWBs
Bromine Free PWBs
What are the pros and cons of bromine in PWBs? Several of our customers require bromine free PWBs, but some of our suppliers do not think that is a good way to go. Are bromine and lead free connected?
Ask the Experts
Touch Screen Assembly Using Adhesives
Touch Screen Assembly Using Adhesives
Paper covers a novel anisotropic conductive film bonding process using ultrasonic vibration for touch screen panel applications.
Production Floor
Innovative Impromptu Air Conditioning
Innovative Impromptu Air Conditioning
One July the chiller at an old factory was using more electricity than normal. What was causing the chiller to use more electricity?
Mysteries of Science
Featured Webcast  »
Rescue Mission - Rework, Repair and Modification
Rescue Mission - Rework, Repair and Modification
This webcast consists of 10 individual program segments focused on the art and science of circuit board repair, rework and modification.
Sponsors   »
Counterfeit Component Certification
Counterfeit Component Certification
Get the latest training on dealing with and detecting counterfeit components in your supply chain or manufacturing environment. Learn more about this new certification.
EPTAC Corporation
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Need IPC Training in Spanish
Need IPC Training in Spanish
Experience the Blackfox difference in Spanish. Blackfox is one of the few US based IPC Training Centers that offers IPC Training in Spanish. Blackbox translated the IPC-A-610, 620 and 7711/7721
Blackfox Training Institute
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Getting Soaked by Humidity Issues?
Getting Soaked by Humidity Issues?
Humidity in an electronics can wreak havoc on components. FREE guide helps you avoid ESD-and MSD-related defects and introduces a brand new solution.
ECD
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New High-speed Modular Chip-shooter
New High-speed Modular Chip-shooter
The FX3 is a new high-speed modular chip-shooter delivering cutting edge technology combining speed, performance and high-uptime.
Juki Automation Systems
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Quickturn now includes Slots & Cutouts
Quickturn now includes Slots & Cutouts
You can now select Slots and Cutouts on Quickturn orders with lead times as short as 24 hours, and at a lower price than ever before. Learn more...
Sunstone Circuits
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Why Rigid Flex? Innovation in your products
Why Rigid Flex? Innovation in your products
Rigid Flex offers the ability to design circuitry to fit the device, rather than building the device to fit the circuit board. Learn more...
Printed Circuits, Inc.
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Flux and Under-fill in a Single Material
Flux and Under-fill in a Single Material
This breakthrough epoxy flux material combines flux function and under-fill protection in a single material.
Henkel Corporation
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Heller Shanghai Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Heller Shanghai Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Heller will be celebrating its 10th year in Shanghai, with manufacturing, R&D Center and Applications Lab. Congratulations! Click to learn more...
Heller Industries Inc.
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New Generation Pick-and-Place Machine
New Generation Pick-and-Place Machine
Paraquda is a new-generation surface mount pick-and-place machine with a large feeder capacity, up to 240 intelligent feeders.
Essemtec
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Divisio - Complete Depaneling Solutions
Divisio - Complete Depaneling Solutions
Divisio from the ASYS Group provides a complete line of depaneling solutions. From compact standalone systems to fully automatic in-line solutions - configured to match your application.
ASYS Group Americas Inc.
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Online PCB Repair Guidebook
Online PCB Repair Guidebook
Our guidebook should be helpful to anyone who works with bare boards and board assemblies. Dozens of procedures packed with illustrations.
Circuit Technology Center
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