Ashburn, VA - Zestron, Kester, Heller Industries, Trek Industries and cleaning expert Dr. William Kenyon are hosting a one-day workshop in Tampa. Topics include cleaning, lead-free and its potential long-term risks. The workshop will take place Nov. 9, at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Airport/Westshore in Tampa.
Attendees can learn essentials on material technologies and understand the actual impact of lead-free on subsequent process steps such as cleaning or the climatic reliability of electronic assemblies.
To register, visit http://www.zestron.com/leadfree_tampa/home.htm.
For more information, contact Danny Chaplow: (703) 589-1198 ext. 110.
The microprocessor market will hit nearly $30 billion, 90% of it coming from devices for computing systems, according to IC Insights in its monthly report.
Moreover, flash sales will reach $15.6 billion by year-end. up 33%,
following a 51% gain in 2003. DSPs is expected to grow 26%, to $7.7
billion, the firm said.
C-MAC designs and manufactures electronics products, typically for harsh environments. It has design and manufacturing facilities in the U.K., France, Belgium and Canada, where it performs thick-film printing on ceramic and other substrates, and builds surface mount and other advanced assemblies.
The new C-MAC board includes Duncan Ralph, chief executive; Andrew Gray and David Stanton of Francisco Partners, and Ajay Shah of Shah Capital Partners.
ESD Assn Offers Webinar to Demystify Standard
If you are interested in developing an ESD program that meets the criteria of ANSI/ESD S20.20, the ESD Association is offering an online course to help. Ron Gibson, chairman of the ESDA Standards Committee and co-author of the ANSI/ESD S20.20, will facilitate the program scheduled for Nov. 17, 2004, at 1 p.m., EDT.
The 60-minute presentation will include an explanation of criteria required for an S20.20 compliant facility; discussion of issues including grounding, packaging, training and documentation; and a brief question and answer session. Cost is $95.
For more information, contact (315) 339-6937; info@esda.org.