Industry News | 2012-03-21 17:42:19.0
For many designers and manufacturing personnel in the electronics manufacturing supply chain, IPC-AJ-820, Assembly and Joining Handbook, is the document of choice for all aspects involved in creating a PCB.
Industry News | 2012-02-28 14:26:18.0
Since the "wild west" days of a relatively young printed circuit board industry when rules and infrastructure were not yet well established, Dennis “Denny” Fritz has been actively involved in IPC activities to help add structure, strength and vision to the industry. Today, he was honored with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award for his dedication and service to IPC and the industry. Presented at IPC APEX EXPO® in San Diego, the Hall of Fame Award represents IPC's highest level of volunteer recognition.
Technical Library | 2019-10-21 09:58:50.0
An ACI Technologies customer inquired regarding printed circuit board(PCB) failures that were becoming increasingly prevalent after the SMT (surface mount technology) manufacturing process. The failures were detected by electrical testing, but were undetermined as to the location and specific devices causing the failures. The failures were suspected to be caused predominately in the BGA (ball grid array) devices located on specific sites on this 16 layer construction. Information that was provided on the nature of the failures (i.e., opens or shorts) included high resistance shorts that were occurring in those specified areas. The surface finish was a eutectic HASL (hot air solder leveling) and the solder paste used was a water soluble Sn/Pb(tin/lead).
Industry News | 2023-08-01 06:13:48.0
Industrial control applications play a vital role in modern manufacturing processes, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in diverse industries. Two significant electronic assembly technologies, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT), have long been used independently in the manufacturing sector. However, with the continuous evolution of technology, the integration of SMT and THT industries has emerged as a powerful trend, driving innovation, and offering new possibilities for industrial control applications. In this article, we will explore the synergies between SMT and THT, showcasing how their combination enhances industrial control solutions, making manufacturing processes smarter, faster, and more versatile.
Industry News | 2023-11-27 12:45:07.0
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) announces the release of several more webinars, photo libraries, and poster sets as part of a generous donation from renowned industry expert, Bob Willis.
Industry News | 2017-06-20 19:53:52.0
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) and Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College are pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration to provide professional development training workshops through the SMTA organization.
Industry News | 2011-08-24 17:13:21.0
The IPC Conference on Reliability: Assembly Process for a Reliable Product will be held November 1-2, 2011, in Irvine, Calif. The conference will address reliability issues that arise at the assembly level, dedicating half-day programs on new developments in each of three key areas: materials, processes, and test and inspection.
Industry News | 2011-09-06 13:07:52.0
IPC and six IPC-member companies have agreed to participate in a pilot evaluation program to review and refine the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) due diligence guidance for conflict minerals.
Industry News | 2011-10-08 17:53:09.0
Heralding two exhibit floors at its new home in the San Diego Convention Center, one of which is already completely sold out, IPC APEX EXPO® and its 2012 exhibitors are relishing in the sunshine of the show’s move to San Diego, February 28-March 1, 2012.
Industry News | 2011-02-19 18:32:03.0
From a record number of technical abstract submissions, the best papers in PCB and electronics manufacturing and assembly were selected for presentation at the IPC APEX EXPO™ Technical Conference, April 12–14, 2011 in Las Vegas. Featuring new research and innovations from industry experts around the world, the IPC APEX EXPO Technical Conference will cover more than 30 technical topics to provide the industry with practical solutions and new opportunities for the future.
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