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Saturday, 01 March 2008 |
FEATURES
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Trade Shows
What Drives the Crowd?
A survey of 1,400 North American readers of Circuits Assembly and Printed Circuit Design & Fab finds engineers are most turned on by a great technical conference and location.
By Mike Buetow
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Controlling Static
Mastering ESD Control in Automated Handling Systems
ESD control has always been critical to high production yields, but programs are generally geared toward operators. The best ESD control programs ensure such equipment is capable of handling highly sensitive devices.
By Bob Taplett
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Cover Story
Beating the RoHS Heat
Once on the outs over environmental concerns, vapor phase improvements have broadened the process window, reduced changeover time and lowered peak temperatures.
By Chris Munroe
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Trade Groups
Trade Secrets
Tax-exempt electronics trade associations took in over $110 million in revenues during fiscal 2006. The growth of the sector has led to a first-of-its-kind review of the last three years’ worth of tax filings.
By Mike Buetow
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Morey Corp.
True to Its Roots
Most EMS companies talk customer service, or technology, or supply-chain management. This family-run Chicago-based company touts something else.
By Mike Buetow
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Offshore Expansion
The Road Abroad – Strategic Alliance or Greenfield Facility?
A management insider explains the main models for establishing manufacturing in low-cost regions.
By Paul Plante
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On the cover: After 30 years, vapor phase is finally finding a place in soldering. (Images courtesy R+D Technical Services)
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