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February 3, 2012
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EHS Update   »
Important Information on EPA Byproduct Reporting Requirements
Important Information on EPA Byproduct Reporting Requirements
On January 19, 2012, EPA participated in a workshop on Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule reporting requirements for byproducts.
Market Research   »
Changing Consumer Trends Alter Electronics Market
Changing Consumer Trends Alter Electronics Market
Wireless technologies are making it simpler to connect all types of electronics . At the same time, consumer products are becoming even more portable. Together, these trends are blurring the lines between consumer and industrial hardware.
IPC EMS Salary Study Results Reflect Economic Recovery
IPC EMS Salary Study Results Reflect Economic Recovery
IPC's recently published biennial wage and salary survey for the EMS industry shows a cautious upturn in salary increases in 2011, compared to 2009.
IPC APEX EXPO®   »
IPC APEX EXPO Exhibitors to Feature More than 250 New Products Next Month
IPC APEX EXPO Exhibitors to Feature More than 250 New Products Next Month
Representing advances in more than 100 product categories within the electronics manufacturing supply chain, more than 250 new products and services will debut at IPC APEX EXPO.
IPC Multimedia Training   »
Advanced Hand Soldering Techniques
Advanced Hand Soldering Techniques
State-of-the-art procedures for lead free drag soldering, ultra small chips, center ground (DPAKs and BTCs), heavy thermal mass components, and BGA site prep. Free Review
IPC Member Milestones   »
IPC members and companies celebrating membership anniversaries.
FTG Circuits recently celebrated its 30th year as an IPC member. See other companies celebrating membership anniversaries.

Member Anniversaries - New Members

Invest in your company and experience the benefits of joining the industry's premier association. Learn more about IPC membership.
IPC Blog   »
Military Cuts Will Have Varied Impact
Wanted: Expert Speakers - Make Plans for 2012 Today
Building Long-term Reliability into Printed Circuit Boards
IPC Calendar   »
February 1, 2012
Webinar - Key Issues in BTC Design & Assembly for Improved Reliability and Yield
February 2, 2012
Webinar - Rework of Bottom Terminated Components (QFNs, LGAs, etc.)
Comments   »
Shelf Life Before Conformal Coating
Richard Stadem, General Dynamics, USA
Shelf Life Before Conformal Coating
Barry Ritchie, Dow Corning, USA
Shelf Life Before Conformal Coating
Michael Marzec, Rockwell Collins, Inc, USA
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IPC Members: 3100+
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Design of New Solder Attach Technologies
Design of New Solder Attach Technologies
Paper outlines a new technology with a focus on design and research involved in the development of a new solder attach technology.
Materials Tech
Batteries Recharged In Seconds
Batteries Recharged In Seconds
What if someone invented a new type of battery that you could recharge in seconds, instead of hours?
Technology Briefing
Problems Hand Soldering 24 Layer Board
Problems Hand Soldering 24 Layer Board
We are assembling a back plane board with 24 layers. We are finding that the solder does not flow through to the other side of the board.
Ask the Experts
Do You Have Qualified Rework Technicians?
Do You Have Qualified Rework Technicians?
Engineering changes are a reality that need to be dealt with. Do you have qualified rework technicians to do the job efficiently and reliably?
Circuit Technology Center
Component Damage From IR Reflow
Component Damage From IR Reflow
We have an SMT package with J formed leads that crack at the shoulder after IR reflow. What could be causing these defects?
Ask the Experts
Improve Scheduling in Electronics Assembly
Improve Scheduling in Electronics Assembly
Paper describes a scheduling method known as the hybrid flow shop as applied to surface mount assembly production flow.
Supply Chain
Reactions of Sn in the Cu-Sn-Zn Alloy
Reactions of Sn in the Cu-Sn-Zn Alloy
This paper reports a number of experimentally determined reactions that occur in Sn-rich Cu-Sn-Zn alloy.
Analysis Lab
Nitrogen Inerting For Lead-Free Wave Soldering
Nitrogen Inerting For Lead-Free Wave Soldering
This paper presents a new generation N2 inerting system for wave soldering to make the technology more cost effective and user friendly.
Production Floor
Rework for Lead-Free Mirrored BGA Designs
Rework for Lead-Free Mirrored BGA Designs
Paper covers recommended materials and the hot gas rework process for lead-free BGAs with a mirrored configuration.
Production Floor
Mind Reading From Fantasy to Reality
Mind Reading From Fantasy to Reality
Magicians have claimed to read minds since the beginning of recorded time, finally mind-reading seems to be moving from fantasy to reality.
Technology Briefing
Shelf Life Before Conformal Coating
Shelf Life Before Conformal Coating
Prior to conformal coating, how long can we keep a circuit board assemblies in an open condition before they will be impacted by moisture absorption? Listen as the Assembly Brothers cover this topic.
Board Talk
Embedded Components: Analysis of Reliability
Embedded Components: Analysis of Reliability
Paper aims at analyzing and confirming the reliability performance of embedded components compared to that of standard SMT components.
Analysis Lab
Organic Flux Residue Concerns
Organic Flux Residue Concerns
What concerns should we have with reliability if we skip cleaning after rework? Our processes will leave organic flux residues on our boards.
Ask the Experts
Next Generation PoP Pastes
Next Generation PoP Pastes
This paper highlights some of the differences between traditional solder pastes and PoP solder pastes.
Materials Tech
Four Techniques for Removing Solder Mask
Four Techniques for Removing Solder Mask
This program explains four techniques for removing solder mask including grinding, milling, chemical stripping, and micro-blasting.
Production Floor
Pay Clerk Production Woes
Pay Clerk Production Woes
A company was having quality control problems. Friday morning was when the problems happened, but why just on Fridays?
Mysteries of Science
Today's Sponsor
Today's Sponsor
IPC Member Spotlight  »
Ultimate Solution for Placement Flexibility
Ultimate Solution for Placement Flexibility
The Juki KE2080 flexible placement system successfully places the widest range of ICs, connectors, and unique shaped components on the market.
Juki Automation Systems, Inc.
Featured Webcast   »
50 Billion Internet Devices by 2020
50 Billion Internet Devices by 2020
Now, we are poised to enter a new era, in which the connectivity of billions of electronic devices will transform how we interact with our world. Some predict there will be 50 billion by the year 2020, all networked to what is being called "The Internet of Things."
Featured Sponsors   »
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
Innovative No-clean, Halide-free Tacky Flux
Innovative No-clean, Halide-free Tacky Flux
Multicore TFN700B is a no-clean, halide-free tacky flux formulated to address the challenging requirements of package-on-package applications.
Henkel Corporation
Perfect Kit for Replating Gold Contacts
Perfect Kit for Replating Gold Contacts
There's simply no reason to scrap circuit boards when they have contacts contaminated with solder. Restore them using the Gold Contact Plating Kit.
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High Speed Underfill & Coating in One System
High Speed Underfill & Coating in One System
The S-910 dispense platform enables high speed underfill of chip scale packages and precise coating onto moisture sensitive electronics.
Nordson ASYMTEK
Printing Focused on Useful Technology
Printing Focused on Useful Technology
EKRA focuses on "Useful Technology" that provides real benefits characterized by their efficiency, ease-of-use, and reliability.
EKRA America
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
Looking for IPC Certification?
Looking for IPC Certification?
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EPTAC
The Design Process Just Got Easier
The Design Process Just Got Easier
Sunstone Circuits, has released the newest version of their design software, PCB123. Bottom line, the design process just got easier.
Sunstone Circuits
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