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Recycling Waste Circuit Board Efficiently and Environmentally Friendly through Small-Molecule Assisted Dissolution

With the increasing amount of electronic waste (e-waste) generated globally, it is an enormous challenge to recycle printed circuit boards (PCBs) efficiently and environmentally friendly. However, conventional recycling technologies have low efficiency and require tough treatment such as high temperature (>200°C) and high pressure. ... doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-54045-w.

Credits: National Natural Science Foundation of China

Closed-Loop Recycling of Copper from Waste Printed Circuit Boards Using Bioleaching and Electrowinning Processes

In the present study, a model of closed-loop recycling of copper from PCBs is demonstrated, which involves the sequential application of bioleaching and electrowinning to selectively extract copper. This approach is proposed as part of the solution to resolve the challenging ... doi.org/10.1007/s12649-020-01128-9

Credits: Waste and Biomass Valorization

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step stencil -- We will be exploring the exciting world of step stencils for the first time and I am looking for any advice from anyone using regularly. This direction is because we have large caps and soldered standoffs along with medium pitch LGA's and QFP's on same side of PCB. The caps and standoffs have not survived well during some preliminary "drop" tests ...

Hepco Vs Hand Crank -- We'd like to pick up an 8000 series Hepco lead former. We currently have a basic hand crank lead former. I'm having a hard time cost justifying the Hepco. I understand setup is more repeatable

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Hentec/RPS Expands Support in Mexico with Addition of Aaron Cant��

Aaron Cant�� to provide an increased level of customer support in Mexico... | Hentec Industries, Inc. (RPS Automation)

PVA Appoints Business Development Manager, 2K Meter Mix

PVA today announced the appointment of Dale Hall to Business Development Manager, 2K Meter Mix. Utilizing his 30 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing and robotic industry, Hall will establish strategic partners and expand new channels for PVA.... | Precision Valve & Automation (PVA)

Trotter Controls Utilizes Eco-Friendly Batch Cleaning from AAT

Trotter Controls has partnered with Austin American Technology for their batch cleaning needs and purchased an AquaTHERM 9100.... | Trotter Controls Inc.

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SP210avi Compact Footprint Printer

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Techcon

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PCB INSPECTION

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VIGON® NX 700 Next Gen pH Neutral Cleaning

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MS-11e High Speed In-Line SPI System

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CONNECTION VALIDATION�� The Next Generation of Soldering

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Metcal

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1910 MK5 Dual Lane, Dual Temperature Reflow Oven

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MAX II High Precision Dispensers

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FEATURED AUCTION | XTECH Auctions

SMT & Support Equipment - Reman Technologies, LLC.

DESCRIPTION: Timed Online Auction - Complete Surface Mount Technology Assembly Facility

FEATURING: Assembleon, MPM, Quad, Vitronics, Hakko, Thru-Hole Equipment, Factory Support, Heller 1809 Reflow and More ...!!!

LOCATION: XTECH Auction Showroom, 8655 Production Ave, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92121

SCHEDULE: Starts Mon. February 8th 6A PST through Thur. February 10th at 11A PST

SPONSOR: XTECH Auctions

FEATURED AUCTION | Danbury Global

Golden Tech Electronics - Complete Surface-Mount Technology Assembly Facility

DESCRIPTION: Timed Online Auction - Complete Surface Mount Technology Assembly Facility

FEATURING: Manncorp MC392V2-V pick & place machine w/ feeders, nozzles, & accessories; Zevatech Inc. PM 575 & pm 570 pick & place machines w/ feeders; Dek 248 CERD & 248 semi-automatic solder paste screen printers and More ...!!!

LOCATION: 6800 Kitimat Road, Unit 28, Mississauga, ON, L5N 5M1

SCHEDULE: Preview Dates - Tues. February 9th & Wed. February 10th 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Biding Opens - Thurs. February 4th - 10:00AM

SPONSOR: Danbury Global

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MART - Equipment For Sale

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KD Electronics

Panasonic DT401=M

Chipshooters

Qinyi Electronics

Agilent 3070 Series 3

Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

Baja Bid

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MART - Equipment Wants

Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

Lewis & Clark

Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

KD Electronics

Mydata MY9

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Baja Bid

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IPC-7711/7721 Standards Expert (CSE) Certification Online Live Training Course | January 18 - 20 | EPTAC Corporation

Adhesives & Bonding Expo | March 23 - 25 | Scheugenpflug Inc.

SMTconnect | May 4 - 6 | Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH

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SMTA - Surface Mount Technology Association is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies.

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IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly.

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