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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Deeply Diagnostic Acoustic Imaging
Most acoustic imaging systems use one of two imaging modes. But there are other less common but highly intense options for nondestructive inspection.
by Tom Adams

ESD CONTROL
ESD Concerns with PCB Assembly: Barcode Labeling and Masking
The ESD problem in electronics production, especially PCB assembly, is significant. Understanding the static problem means knowing where static comes from. In PCB assembly, the sources are many, meaning an effective program needs to take literally everything into account.
by Don Nieratko, Dave Genest and Tom Rogers

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  In print.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  Viasystems redux? Not exactly.
  Peter Bigelow
  

• FOCUS ON BUSINESS
  The permeation of ERP and shop-floor control.
  Susan Mucha

TECH TALK

• SCREEN PRINTING
  Small parts, big adjustments.
  Clive Ashmore
• DEFECTS DATABASE
  Tiny shorts.
  Dr. Chris Hunt