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January 27, 2012
Welcome to IPC Outlook
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Kim Sterling, IPC Vice President of Marketing & Communications
IPC Standards   »
Flex Made Simple: IPC-2223 Includes Tutorial
Flex Made Simple: IPC-2223 Includes Tutorial
IPC-2223, the standard for flex boards, includes a tutorial and information on new technologies like adhesiveless materials.
IPC APEX EXPO   »
Ramping Up Preparations for Pending Conflict Minerals Regulation
Ramping Up Preparations for Pending Conflict Minerals Regulation
IPC staff will provide updates and briefings on conflict minerals regulations at IPC APEX EXPO.
Poll Finds Solder Finish, BGA Components and Reflow Soldering Most Challenging for Industry Engineers
Poll Finds Solder Finish, BGA Components and Reflow Soldering Most Challenging for Industry Engineers
IPC polled 350 engineers on their biggest headaches with printed boards, PCB components and PCB assembly process failures.
Series of IPC Data Exchange Standards Expands to Aid Companies with Environmental Compliance: Focus on Batteries and Lab Reports
With the proliferation of environmental regulations focused on materials in products, IPC is expanding its series of data exchange standards.
Market Research   »
North American Electronics Supply Chain Growth Flat
The electronics supply chain has seen a flattening trend in recent months.
IPC Monthly Statistical Programs Open for 2012
IPC Monthly Statistical Programs Open for 2012
IPC's monthly statistical programs for the EMS and PCB industries in the Americas are open to new participants for 2012. The deadline to sign up for 2012 is February 15.
IPC Multimedia Training   »
ESD Control for Electronics Assembly
ESD Control for Electronics Assembly
As new generations of integrated circuits (ICs) become more sensitive to electrostatic discharge, ESD continues to be one of the most pernicious problems facing the electronics industry. Education is essential to prevent costly failures and expensive rework.
Free Review
IPC Blog   »
Smart Ideas for Protecting Intellectual Property
Nine Criteria for Selecting a Final Finish
Burnish Your Skills in Budapest, March 20-22
IPC Calendar   »
January 26, 2012
Webinar - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About TH Soldering But Were Afraid to Ask: Understanding Selective Soldering Processing and Manufacturability
January 31, 2012
Webinar - Why Wedge Bond
IPC Outlook Statistics   »
Programs: 750+
Directory Listings: 1300+
IPC Members: 3100+
Newsletter Subscribers: 100,000+

Sandy Gentry, Editor
Kim Sterling, Publisher
Neal Bender, Membership Director
Nanotech Finds Applications in Electronics
Nanotech Finds Applications in Electronics
Nanotechnology is being applied to photovoltaics, but there are more conventional applications such as solder and surface finishes.
Supply Chain
Alternatives to Conformal Coating
Alternatives to Conformal Coating
What are conformal coating alternatives to insulate solder joints and exposed conductors from condensing moisture?
Ask the Experts
Does Lead-free Flux Make a Difference?
Does Lead-free Flux Make a Difference?
Does using a lead-free solder flux really make a difference? Why not use the same flux we use for leaded soldering?
Ask the Experts
The Component Rework Experts
The Component Rework Experts
Rework of surface mount and through hole components can be a challenge. Our techs are ready to tackle your toughest rework projects.
Circuit Technology Center
Solder Paste and the 5 Ball Rule
Solder Paste and the 5 Ball Rule
For either Type III or Type IV solder paste, should there be a minimum number of solder spheres deposited on each surface mount pad?
Board Talk
The Digital Solder Paste
The Digital Solder Paste
This paper discusses a process for creating a digital solder paste using quantitative benchmarking techniques.
Materials Tech
Cause of Unusual Contamination?
Cause of Unusual Contamination?
We have 40 PCB assemblies with unusual contamination. Do you have any ideas what the contamination is, and what caused it?
Ask the Experts
Lead-free Reflow and Influence of Moisture
Lead-free Reflow and Influence of Moisture
This paper examines concerns relating to lead-free reflow, PCB degradation, and the influence of moisture absorption.
Analysis Lab
Going Lead Free with Vapor Phase Soldering
Going Lead Free with Vapor Phase Soldering
Many companies have not found the right solutions to change over to lead free yet. Vapor phase reflow soldering can be an answer.
Production Floor
Thermal Cycle Testing of PWBs
Thermal Cycle Testing of PWBs
Paper establishes a test protocol for thermal cycle testing of bare PWBs exposed to lead-free and rework simulation.
Analysis Lab
The Demise of the Plated-Through Hole?
The Demise of the Plated-Through Hole?
How long do you expect the industry will continue to use through hole components? I can envision connectors being used for some time, but what about the other component types?
Board Talk
Past, Present, Future of Solderless Assembly
Past, Present, Future of Solderless Assembly
Paper examines some of the solderless assembly methods used over the years, and looks forward at some solutions that might lie in the future.
Production Floor
Computer Systems Replicate the Human Brain
Computer Systems Replicate the Human Brain
Scientists have dreamed of building computer systems that replicate the brain's talent for learning. It has been a daunting task.
Technology Briefing
Flux Cored Wire Solder Shelf Life Study
Flux Cored Wire Solder Shelf Life Study
Paper covers an investigation that a two year shelf life recommendation is unnecessarily conservative for flux cored wire solder.
Materials Tech
Introverts Determined By Brain Matter
Introverts Determined By Brain Matter
Researchers have discovered that whether someone is a "people-person" may depend on the structure of their brain.
Technology Briefing
Danger on the Adhesive Coating Line
Danger on the Adhesive Coating Line
A plant worker adjusting rollers on an adhesive line suddenly began to act strangely. What caused the worker's spaced out appearance?
Mysteries of Science
Today's Sponsor
Today's Sponsor
IPC Member Spotlight  »
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
Featured Webcast   »
Economic Insights - January 2012
Economic Insights - January 2012
What is the outlook for the economy? We'll give you all the insights and analysis you need to make better decisions - so you can make better profits.
Technology Briefing
Featured Sponsors   »
PCB Protection Overview
PCB Protection Overview
Henkel's circuit board protection include, conformal coating, encapsulants, potting, module sealing and low pressure molding.
Henkel Electronics
Lead-free Compatible Selective Soldering
Lead-free Compatible Selective Soldering
The FlexSolder W510 Selective Soldering System is a low cost, lead-free compatible, superior-quality system, offering high flexibility.
Juki Automation Systems
Most Energy Efficient Inspection Lighting
Most Energy Efficient Inspection Lighting
The Green-Lites™ series from O.C. White. The most energy efficient, highest output, longest lasting line of inspection lighting systems.
O.C. White Company
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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IPC Training & Certification from Blackfox
IPC Training & Certification from Blackfox
Experience the Blackfox difference! Schedule your IPC Training and Certification with Blackfox at one of our many certification sites, or we'll come to you. Find the schedule...
Blackfox Training Institute
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
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
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.
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