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SMTnet Express, April 10, 2025, Subscribers: 26,130, Companies: 12,389, Users: 29,562

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

An Effective Design of Experiment Strategy to Optimize SMT Processes

It is now widely accepted that using designed experiments is the most effective way to optimize surface mount technology (SMT) processes. This situation begs the question "what is an effective strategy in implementing this powerful tool?" This paper will present such a strategy that ...

Credit: Indium Corporation

PCB Design Optimization of 0201 Packages for Assembly Processes

This paper presents the data and criteria of PCB design for 0201 packages, including the pad design for 0201 components, and the minimum pad spacing or component clearance between 0201 components or between 0201 and other components. A systematic study on pad design and pad spacing ...

Credit: Flextronics International

Experimentation for Success

The technical tips have offered valuable details and techniques into various aspects of electronics manufacturing. This has been validated by the reader responses concurring with our assessments, offering additional insight, or in some rare cases, stating divergent points of view ...

Credit: ACI Technologies, Inc.

Optimizing Batch Cleaning Process Parameters for Removing Lead-Free Flux Residues on Populated Circuit Assemblies

Electronic assembly cleaning processes are becoming increasingly more complex because of global environmental mandates and customer driven product performance requirements. Manufacturing strategies today require process equivalence. That is to say, if a product is made or modified ...

Credit: Austin American Technology

Applied Statistics and Experimental Design

Statistics originally served to describe matters of the state (status of state) by capturing numerically various aspects of full populations. Today this is called a census, from Latin censere (to count or estimate). Recall the historical census of ...

Credit: University of Washington

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

Universal Radial 8 - insertion/cut issue -- Putting this out to all those who I know have a wealth of experience in working with and upon Through Hole machines (in particular Universal Machines). I have a component that is being inserted by a radial 8 machine, the component is inserted 8 times into a pcb in different orientations and 7 out of the 8 insertions are all ok, the 8th however is inserted into the pcb correctly but only cut/formed on one leg with the other leg of the component cut but too short and not showing pin witness. The problem is only happening on this one insertion/location on every board (the other 8 are all ok). One of the other insertions of this component is the same orientation with the same parts around it but a different position on the pcb and is not getting this issue. I cannot see any problems with the board and both head/clinch appear ok also. Any assistance would be very appreciated. Regards Darron Fuller

Nordson FX 940 Ultra Nytvision bottom camera -- Has anyone been able to get the bottom camera option to work on Nordson FX 940 Ultra Nytvision? We tried three years ago, but they didn't have the software working yet. And their tech support wasn't sure how to get it working. Nordson is discontinuing the FX 940 and we would like to try the extra camera for barcode traceability. But we aren't going to buy from them anymore unless we know it works before purchase.

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 11.3 Percent in February IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2025... Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
Count On Tools Unveils Advanced Selective Soldering Nozzles: Juki 460 Cube and Seho PowerSelective/SelectLine Count On Tools, Inc. (COT) proudly announces the release of its latest innovative selective soldering nozzles: the Juki 460 Cube and Seho PowerSelective/SelectLine nozzles. Designed for enhanced efficiency and precision, these new additions offer manufacturers a reliable and high-performance option for their soldering applications.... Count On Tools, Inc.
"Let's Talk Production Test" with Bert Horner of The Test Connection, Inc. at SMTA Long Island Chapter Technical Meeting The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI) is pleased to announce that its President, Bert Horner, will present at the SMTA Long Island Chapter Technical Meeting & Dinner on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The event will take place at the Radisson Hotel Hauppauge in Hauppauge, NY.... The Test Connection, Inc
North American EMS Industry Up 1.7 Percent in February IPC releases EMS industry results for February 2025... Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

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Counterfeit Electronics & Materials Symposium Program Announced and Registration Open

The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the Counterfeit Electronics & Materials Symposium. The symposium will be held April 15 to 16, 2025 at AFC Wimbledon in London, England....

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

SMTA Announces Expanded Program for High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum

The SMTA announced the finalized program for the High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum which takes place on April 30 to May 1, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas, USA. The event, now in its third year, addresses challenges for electronics manufacturers in the high reliability sector....

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference Program Announced

SMTA Europe is proud to announce the 2025 Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, taking place 20-22 May in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This global conference is a three-day technical event with 27 technical presentations focused on building reliable electronics used in power electronics and harsh environments....

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