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SMTnet Express, May 26, 2022, Subscribers: 25,512, Companies: 11,571, Users: 27,251

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

Scalable Reliability for Consumer Electronics

Learn how next-generation conformal coatings can add proven durability to consumer electronics without adding bulk or weight. Detailed data regarding specific battery applications including hearables, wearables, and smart home.

Credits: HZO, Inc.

Protective Coatings for Non-Invasive Medical Devices for Real-World Reliability

An increasing number of consumers rely on non-invasive, connected medical products exposed to variable environments to manage health conditions, and it is up to product design teams to design functional devices and make them reliable.

Credits: HZO, Inc.

How to Resolve Smart Meter Reliability Issues with Parylene Conformal Coating

Smart water meters provide promising capabilities, but lifetime cost factors can be a hurdle for their implementation. A single service call from a technician can exceed the total price of the smart water meter, making reliability over the entire product lifetime one of the highest design priorities. Parylene conformal coating is ...

Credits: HZO, Inc.

Ultrathin Fluoropolymer Coatings to Mitigate Damage of Printed Circuit Boards Due to Environmental Exposure

As consumers become more reliant on their handheld electronic devices and take them into new environments, devices are increasingly exposed to situations that can cause failure. In response, the electronics industry is making these devices more resistant to environmental ...

Credits: 3M Company

Next Best Thing to a Close Shave: Mitigating the Risks of Tin Whiskers

If you've been in electronics for any length of time, the phenomenon of tin whiskers is something you've likely heard discussed (maybe in scared whispered tones). Tin whiskers certainly aren't a new problem. In fact, some of the first published reports of the occurrence date back ...

Credits: Henkel Electronic Materials

New development of atomic layer deposition: processes, methods and applications

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is an ultra-thin film deposition technique that has found many applications owing to its distinct abilities. They include uniform deposition of conformal films with ...

Credits: University of Johannesburg

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

Dek Horizon 03ix stuck on start screen -- Hello, I have a problem with Dek horizon 03ix machine software hangs on the start screen. What could be the matter. Attachments ...

Ekra X6 vs. MPM Momentum Screen Printer -- Currently we have a line running a MPM Accuflex. We are working on setting up a second production line and are in need of a new stencil printer. The two machines available within budget are a MPM Momentum and a Ekra X6. We have been happy with the MPM Accuflex, however we are not married to the platform. Which is the better machine? How difficult different is the Ekra to program vs. the MPM Momentum? Thank you in advance.

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing News

Blackfox/Evolution Announce Updated Veteran Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program

Blackfox Training Institute is proud to announce their latest development in their Veteran Advanced Manufacturing Certification program. This program was originally launched in 2013 and more than a hundred Veterans have been through it since. It was created out of a partnership between Blackfox Training Institute, Lockheed Martin, Colorado Department of Labor & Education, and a ...

Blackfox Training Institute, LLC

Vitrek Acquires MTI Instruments, Expanding Its Portfolio of Precision Measurement Solutions

Poway, CA - April 13, 2022 -- Vitrek, the leader in high-voltage test and measurement equipment and board-level data acquisition systems, announces the acquisition of MTI Instruments, a U.S.-based manufacturer of sophisticated test and measurement equipment. MTI Instruments' ...

Vitrek LLC

SHENMAO PF735-P267J Low Melting Point Paste Is Designed for Jet Dispensing

SHENMAO America, Inc. offers PF735-P267J Low Melting Point Lead-Free Jetting Solder Paste specially designed for the jetting process. It offers excellent workability and solderability for automatic high-speed jetting production with superior accuracy and precision....

Shenmao Technology Inc.

SHENMAO PF735-P267J Low Melting Point Paste Is Designed for Jet Dispensing

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█ SMT / PCB Products & Services

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PCB PRINTING

I.C.T. Full Auto Stencil Printer

PCB Printing

I.C.T.

TEST SERVICES

SIR Testing for Process Qualification and Verification

Test Services

Zestron

PCB CLEANING

Purbest - Hydro-Clean LDS Cleaning Machine

Cleaning Equipment

Purbest Tech

PCB INSPECTION

MS-11 High Speed In-Line SPI System

Inspection

Mirtec

PCB SOFTWARE

ProntoPLACE SMT & Thru-hole Software

Software

Unisoft

PCB REFLOW OVEN

1910 MK5 Dual Lane, Dual Temperature Reflow Oven

Reflow

Heller

PCB DISPENSING

MAX II High Precision Dispensers

Dispensing

GPD Global

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█ SMT / PCB Assembly Equipment Auctions

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SCHEDULE | June 13 to 15, 2022

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█ Electronic Equipment Mart

MART - Used Electronic Assembly Equipment For Sale

PCB INSPECTION

Viscom S3088 Ultra Chrome 3D AOI

Lewis & Clark Viscom S3088 AOI

AOI / Automated Optical Inspection

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P&P / FEEDERS

Chroma Table Top Single Site Test Handler Model 3111

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Pick and Place Equipment/Feeders

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P&P / FEEDERS

Panasonic NPM-W P&P

AllSurplus Panasonic NPM-W P&P

Pick and Place/Feeders

AllSurplus

PCB PRINTING

DEK NEOHORIZON 03iX

SMTUnion - DEK NEOHORIZON 03iX

Screen Printing Equipment

SMTUnion

P&P / FEEDERS

ASM Siemens Parts

KD Electronics - ASM Siemens Parts

Pick and Place/Feeders

KD Electronics

CHIPSHOOTER

Panasonic DT401=M

Qinyi Electronics - Panasonic DT401=M

Chipshooters

Qinyi Electronics

PCB INSPECTION

YesTech YTV-FX

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AOI / Automated Optical Inspection

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MART - Used PCB Assembly Equipment Wanted To Buy

P&P / FEEDERS

Agilent 3070

Lewis & Clark Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

Lewis & Clark

In-Circuit Tester

Agilent 3070

KD Electronics Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

KD Electronics

WIRE STRIPPERS

Autosplice SAS/2

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Assembleon MG-1R

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

EVENTS

International Conference for Electronics Hardware Enabling Technologies (ICEHET) | June 14 to 15 | SMTA

Multiple Thermal Cycles June 21st | June 21 | ZESTRON

Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum | September 21 to 22 | SMTA

█ Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses & PCB Assembly Training

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PCB Design

Electronics Assembly

Electronics Inspection

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & PCB Assembly Jobs

JOBS - Post your job openings now

Lead Application Laboratory Technician

Manassas, VA

ZESTRON

Field Service Engineer

Florham Park, NJ

Heller Industries Inc.

SMT Process Engineer

Milwaukee, WI

Cree Lighting

Soldering Technician, Touch-up for PCBAs

Santa Cruz, CA

Dynamic Engineering

Business Development Sales Manager, Microelectronics

Suwanee, GA

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions

Solderer

Nashville, NC

ACDi

RESUMES - Post your resume now

SMT Production Manager

Flemington, New Jersey, USA

Sales Director

Shenzhen, China

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█ PCB Design & Assembly Industry Associations

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

SMTA 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.

Membership Info | SMTA Certification | Bookstore | Upcoming Events

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC 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.

Membership Info | Training & Certification | Online Store | Upcoming Events

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