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February 5, 2026

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

Creep Corrosion On Lead-Free Printed Circuit Boards In High Sulfur Environments

The material and process changes required to eliminate lead from electronics as required by Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) legislation was likely to result in new quality and reliability issues. The industry had over 50 years experience with tin-lead solders. Changing to different solder alloys, fluxes, termination plating materials, PCB surface finishes and soldering temperatures ...

Credits: Dell Inc

Understanding Creep Corrosion Field Fails

However, creep corrosion is a mechanism by which electronic products fail in application, primarily related to sulfur pollution present in the air. The sulfur reacts with exposed silver, and to a lesser extent, exposed copper. This paper will explore various aspects of the creep corrosion chemical reaction

Credits: Foresite Inc.

The Surface Finish Effect on the Creep Corrosion in PCB

First published in the 2012 IPC APEX EXPO technical conference proceedings. Creep corrosion normally happens in the end system, PCB, connectors and components are widely noted due to the exposure of high sulfur environments under elevated humidity.

Credits: Integrated Service Technology (IST)

Corrosion Resistance of Different PCB Surface Finishes in Harsh Environments

First published in the 2012 IPC APEX EXPO technical conference proceedings. Corrosion resistance is becoming one of the most important topics in the electronics industry. Corrosion results in field failures and huge losses, which annually total several bi

Credits: Atotech

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

Wave solder pallet -- Hello all, I have a PCB I want to run through wave solder with test points (keep out areas) really close to the solder joints. When designing a wave solder pallet, what is the minimum keep out distance from the pallet opening to the desired solder joint?

Searching for technology for placing MIP components -- Hello there, We are producer of big LED wall, and we common use standard SMT process and technology to produce PCB as well. However, i met with new type of package of component, it is MIP (Micro LED in Package), and it is very small, the dimension is only 240umx240um, and this component is not packed in reel but it is on a film carrier with dimension 200mm x 200mm. I have not encountered such an assembly technology yet, so I would need advice regarding the manufacturers of such machines. I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks Stano

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

GPD Global Unveils UltraMAX™ – A New Era of Smart, High-Performance Fluid Dispensing at APEX EXPO 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, CO USA – January 2026 -- GPD Global, a leading manufacturer of precision fluid dispensing systems, is excited to announce its introduction of the All-New UltraMAX™ fluid dispensing system in the APEX EXPO 2026.... GPD Global
DISTRON CORPORATION Becomes First U.S. Electronics Manufacturer to Deploy Keiron's LIFT-Based Precision Printing Technology DISTRON CORPORATION, a leading U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturer, has today announced a strategic partnership with Keiron Printing Technologies that positions DISTRON as the first company in North America to deploy Keiron's industrial HF2 LIFT-based precision solder paste printer.... Distron Corporation
Altus Supports Cambertronics' SMT Process Upgrade with Koh Young SPI Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has supported Cambertronics, an ambitious contract electronics manufacturer celebrating 35 years in 2026, in upgrading its SMT production with the installation of a Koh Young Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) system.... Altus Group

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

EVENTS

Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium Program Finalized

SMTA announced that the program is finalized for the 30th Annual Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium. The event will take place from February 2 to 5, 2026 at the Hapuna Westin Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The symposium brings together leaders, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of the electronics industry....

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Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium Program Announced

The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the 2026 Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium. The symposium will be held February 17-19, 2026 at The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in San Francisco, California....

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