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Cover Story
Will Electronics Follow the Sun?
Those who invested in SMT in the early 1980s benefited from higher demand driven by the Internet, telecommunications and computing products. Those who do invest in alternative energies today might see the same results.
By Irene Sterian
Emerging Technologies
‘Warm’ Manufacturing Heats Up
Low-temperature or room temperature assembly has the potential to improve field reliability, streamline manufacturing and reduce cost.
By Dr. Alan Rae, Dr. Andrew Skipor and Marc Chason
Domestic Production
Reputation Trumps Recession, China
Mid-tier EMS providers are alive and well, thanks to rising offshore logistics costs, inflation in China, quality concerns and a growing “Made in USA” fervor.
By Art Rutledge
PWB Rework
‘Web Circuits’
A major OEM has five boards with OSP finish requiring four additional components and the boards. Most companies would re-spin the design. But there’s a less expensive, more elegant solution.
By Mike Buetow
Conformal Coatings
A Novel Non-VOC Conformal Coating
Moisture-cure coatings tend to be fast-reacting and could block dispensers. New chemistries, however, have led to a polyurethane pre-polymer, 100% solids material that performs well in SIR and thermal shock tests.
By Jade Bridges
SEA Profile
Krypton: Benchmarking Customer Satisfaction
A newcomer to Circuits Assembly’s Service Excellence Awards, Krypton Solutions walked away with the highest overall customer rating for EMS providers with revenues less than $20 million. What drives the emerging EMS firm?
By Chelsey Drysdale
2008-09 Circuits Assembly Buyers Guide