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The first opportunity is for Nepcon Shenzhen, Aug. 30-Sept. 2. The SMTA is looking for papers related to Implementing Lead-Free (such as case studies from OEMS and CMs). The program will also focus on Lead-Free Assembly Materials and Processes.
Papers presented in Chinese are preferred. Your company must provide translation for any English submissions. Abstracts need to be emailed to joann@smta.org by May 30.
The SMTA is also soliciting workshops or courses to be presented throughout 2005 and 2006 in various cities in China. A fee and travel expenses will be provided. Courses must be taught in Mandarin (handouts can be in English). Course proposals should be submitted to joann@smta.org by June 17.
The final opportunity is for Productronica in Munich, Nov.15-18. Presentations in German are preferred. Email your abstract by June 17 to joann@smta.org.
Minneapolis, MN - The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is hosting its SMTA/CAVE Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop on June 28-29 in Indianapolis. Jointly organized by the SMTA and Auburn University- Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics, the workshop addresses the concerns related to harsh environment electronics and the challenges facing the electronics community.
It is intended to bring together the needs from end-users with the capabilities of the research community and industrial supply base. In addition, industrial needs for non-automotive vehicle requirements are addressed.
Harsh Environment Electronics Sessions will include:
Thermal Interface Materials
Component Reliability for Harsh Environments
Module Overmolding for Harsh Environments
Systems Design for Harsh Environments
Lead-Free Soldering and Solder Alternatives
Register by May 27 to receive a 10% discount.
Full workshop details and on-line registration can be found at:
http://www.smta.org/education/symposia/symposia.cfm#harsh.
Taipei -- EMS provider Foxconn Electronics may buy two desktop PC assembly plants in Australia and India from Hewlett-Packard, an Asian news source reported.
Under the agreement, Foxconn (the registered trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry) will take over design and manufacturing management at the two plants, and may eventually take over HP plants in Europe, according to a report originally published in the Chinese-language Commercial Times.
In an article on Forbes.com, Foxconn affirmed the Australia takeover but denied the Indian acquisition.
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