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EMS PROFILE
Libra Industries Finds Its Balance
The Ohio EMS company alternates acquisitions and organic growth modes as it evolves from a family run firm to becoming a major regional player.
by Mike Buetow

SURFACE FINISHES
Study of Various PCBA Surface Finishes
An investigation of post-reflow solder spread, voiding performance of BGA and QFN devices, and cross-sectional analysis rates six surface finishes under three use conditions.
by Georgie Thein, David Geiger and Murad Kurwa

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  An industry icon passes on.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  What we can learn from the grocer.
  Peter Bigelow
  

• FOCUS ON BUSINESS
  In search of the real India.
  Joseph Fama

TECH TALK

• DEFECTS DATABASE
  A touch of the grape.
  Dr. Chris Hunt

• TECH TIPS
  The race for whisker-free solder.
  Karl Seelig and Tim O’Neill

• TEST AND INSPECTION
  Let’s hear it for the old guys.
  Robert Boguski

• GETTING LEAN
  When 8Ds can be good.
  Rajesh Upadhyaya