PALO ALTO, CA -- Agilent Technologies will host users of its AOI, automated x-ray inspection and ICT systems in a series of meetings to discuss board test challenges, case studies, best practices, implementation successes, industry trends and considerations for developing an effective board test strategy.
The sessions take place Oct. 10, in Orange County, CA, and Oct. 11 in Santa Clara, CA.
The company invites automated test professionals interested in learning, sharing, and networking with Agilent experts and other board test users. Register at www.agilent.com/find/atug.
LONDON -- The SMART Group will giveaway copies of its Lead-Free Defect Guide at Productronica next month.
The 28-page, color guide features many of the common
and less obvious defects seen during the introduction of lead-free products. It shows defects associated with components, boards, design, materials, assembly and rework. It also includes some issues which may be seen on field returns.
Copies will be available at the SMART Group booth, Hall 4, stand 303 in the British Trade Area. Productronica takes place Nov. 13-16 in Munich.