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SMTnet Express, July 18, 2024, Subscribers: 25,713, Companies: 12,181, Users: 29,088

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

Lean Six Sigma Approach to New Product Development

In this rapidly moving electronics market, fast to market with new products is what separates top performing companies from average companies. A survey conducted by Arthur D. Little revealed that "New-Product Development (NPD) productivity in atop performing company is five times what it is in the average company. The top performer gets five times ...

Credit: MacDermid Inc.

Using Lean Six Sigma to Optimize Critical Inputs on Solder Paste Printing

Solder paste printing is the first step in the surface mount manufacturing process for PCBA assembly. When the solder paste printing process is uncontrolled, defects can be produced, which may not become apparent until the PCBA is downstream. ...

Credit: Kimball Electronics, Inc.

SMT Process Recommendations Defect Minimization Methods for a No-Clean SMT Process

Key competitive advantages can be obtained through the minimization of process defects and disruptions. In today's electronic manufacturing processes there are many variables to optimize. By gaining an understanding of what the defects are, and where they come from, is a key step in the process towards defect free/six sigma manufacturing. ...

Credit: Kester

Process Control of Ionic Contamination Achieving 6-Sigma Criteria in The Assembly of Electronic Circuits

Ionic contamination testing as a process control tool a newly developed testing protocol based on IPC-TM 650 2.3.25, was established to enable monitoring of ionic contamination within series production. The testing procedure was successfully implemented within the production of high reliability, safety critical electronic circuits, involving multiple production sites ...

Credit: Robert Bosch LLC Automotive Electronics Division

DPBO - A New Control Chart For Electronics Assembly

As six sigma (6σ) and better processes are demanded for higher yields and as organizations move from measuring defects in terms of parts-per-million (ppm) towards parts-per-billion (ppb), the resolution of extant control charts is becoming insufficient to monitor process quality. This work describes the development of a new statistical process control (SPC) chart that ...

Credit: Binghamton University

Jetting Strategies for mBGAs a question of give and take...

The demands on volume delivery and positioning accuracy for solder paste deposits are increasing as the size and complexity of circuits continue to develop in the electronics industry. According to the iNEMI 2013 placement accuracy for these kinds of components will reach 6 sigma placement accuracy in X and Y of 30 um by 2023.

Credit: Mycronic AB

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

How many thermal cycles for rigid PCB before possible latent field failures -- We typically expose our product to 1 to 4 thermal cycles (SMT reflow, Wave, Selective solder) depending on product. Unfortunately, like most of us we occasionally have to rework a small # of these which (at least in a localized area) are exposed to an additional thermal cycle. At some point, even if no physical damage is evident, one would think some degradation is occurring. Was wondering if anyone else has worked thru this. I have yet to ask this question of our PCB suppliers. Any input is appreciated. Could not find a previous thread that addressed this specifically. Charlie

Reflow oven replacement -- We're currently running a pair of XPM 820 Vitronics reflow ovens with a year 2000 vintage. I'm looking into either replacing both with used or one at a time new (and using the 2nd for spare parts). I priced a new delivered replacement from Vitronics and it came to ~$70-75K delivered and installed. Do any of you know better market prices on other brands? I'm going to look into Heller. Any thoughts on used off-market ovens and prices? A few of the used SMT equipment resellers have ovens but they seem to be 15-20 years old already. Thanks,

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

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TAGARNO Achieves Record Sales in the US for Q2 2024 TAGARNO proudly announces its exceptional sales performance in the United States for the first half of 2024. With Q2 2024 results reaching new heights, TAGARNO is celebrating its most successful quarter in the US since ... Tagarno
Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in June, Driven by Weaker Demand and Stronger Cost Pressures IPC releases June 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report... Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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█ Electronic Equipment Market

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

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Leadership and Communication Training Series | August 8

SMT Processes Certification Course- Chihuahua | August 13 to 15

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█ Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses & PCB Assembly Training

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EPTAC Hand Soldering Certification Training Course

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EPTAC Corporation

Customizable Basic Hand Soldering

Multiple dates and locations. Check the link for details

Blackfox Training Institute, LLC

TRAINING - Online Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly Training Courses

Reflow Soldering 101 Training Course

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Expert (CSE) Certification Training Course

EPTAC Corporation

IPC Certified Electronics Program Manager (CEPM) Training and Certification Program

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Component Placement 101 Training Course

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

ESD Control for Electronics Assembly

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & PCB Assembly Career Center

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I.C.T ( Dongguan Intercontinental Technology Co., Ltd. )

SMT support technician

Loveland, Colorado, USA

Line Operatioon Engineer of Panasonic mounter

Hai Phong, Vietnam

Dongguan RuiHengHuaTai Electronic Co., Ltd

Customs & Finance Officer

Hai Phong, Vietnam

Dongguan RuiHengHuaTai Electronic Co., Ltd

AOI Engineer

Hai Phong, Vietnam

Dongguan RuiHengHuaTai Electronic Co., Ltd

SMT Sales Manager

Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Rehm Thermal Systems

Director of Business Development

Tampa, Florida, USA

Senior Quality Engineer

Strongsville, Ohio, USA

Program Manager

Strongsville, Ohio, USA

Sr Program Manager of Product Transfer

Brooksville, Florida, USA

Site General Manager

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Installation Service Technician

Centennial, Colorado, USA

Vortex Industries

AOI Engineer

Hai Phong, Vietnam

Dongguan RuiHengHuaTai Electronic Co., Ltd

SMT Electronics Technician

Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions

SMT Process Technician III

Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Experienced SAKI AOI programmer

All US, USA

Engineering Project Manager

Strongsville, Ohio, USA

Senior Quality Engineer

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Senior Systems Engineer

Strongsville, Ohio, USA

Procurement Specialist

Brooksville, Florida, USA

Buyer/Planner

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Corporate Director of Quality

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Automotive service Technician

Golden, CO, USA

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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.

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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.

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