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Teradyne is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronic systems which serve consumer, communications, industrial and government customers.
North Reading, Massachusetts, USA
Teradyne is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronic systems which serve consumer, communications, industrial and government customers.
North Reading, Massachusetts, USA
Samsung Electro-Mechanics produces high-tech integrated components of electronics and mechanical devices for all electrical devices.
SUWON, South Korea
EVEREST is a manufacturer of PCB equipment in China.We are focus on providing the best products and services for our clients. After making efforts for several years, we are in the lead leve
Beijing, China
Vendor of systems for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI)and 3D solder paste inspection (SPI). The company's inline and stand-alone AOI systems won several "Best in Test Awards"
Jena, Germany
SiFO Technology bridges the gap between OEMs and their Chinese contract manufacturers by providing in-circuit and functional test fixtures, programs, testers and services.
Concord, California, USA
Effective Qualification of Soldering Iron Performance Criteria
Nov 27, 2012 | Metcal
Quality managers and line supervisors are routinely tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the hand soldering process is under control. The method most commonly used is to measure the idle tip temperature of the soldering station and to use this reading as a benchmark of system compliance. This method, although popular is now being seriously questioned by many industry professionals as being irrelevant in qualifying true system process control.
This document aims to present a practical view of what factors are important for successful hand soldering and to suggest an alternative procedure for qualification that is simple, repeatable and directly related to the effectiveness of the soldering station....
Publisher: Metcal 
Manufacturer of high-performance precision rework systems for the electronics bench. Product lines include: Hand Soldering and Desoldering, Convection Rework products, Fume Extraction and Fluid Dispensing tools.
Cypress, California, USA
Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Adhesives / Dispensing, Repair / Rework, Soldering
The Industry Requirement for 2D and 3D Inspection Technology in a Single AOI Platform
Nov 21, 2012 | Brian D'Amico
The continuing evolution toward advanced miniature packaging has led to ever increasing PCB density and complexity. As the manufacturing process becomes progressively more complicated, there is an ever increasing probability for defects to occur on finished PCB assemblies. For years the Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) industry has relied solely upon two-dimensional (2D) inspection principles to test the quality of workmanship on electronic assemblies. While advancements in conventional 2D optical inspection have made this technology suitable for detecting such defects as missing components, wrong components, proper component orientation, insufficient solder, and solder bridges; there is an inherent limitation in the ability to inspect for co-planarity of ultra-miniature chips, leaded device, BGA and LED packages....
Publisher: MIRTEC Corporation
Global supplier of Automated Optical Inspection and Solder Paste Inspection Systems to the Electronics Manufacturing Industry.
Oxford, Connecticut, USA
Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy.
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Increase Your Process Control and Lower Cost of Ownership
Nov 12, 2012 | Ed Zamborsky, Eastern Territory Sales Manager, OK International/Metcal
With consumers constantly looking for lower prices on their technology products and manufacturers trying to squeak out higher margins from their production lines, the need for process control and lower overhead costs have become even more important. One sector that is often overlooked is the hand soldering area of the factory. Many factories have been struggling with antiquated soldering systems for years. In some cases they are trying to make their investment in stations last much longer than they were designed for, or they are falsely trying to recoup their original investment ‐ all at the cost of higher operating expenses or even worse, reduced operator thru‐put....
Publisher: Metcal
Manufacturer of high-performance precision rework systems for the electronics bench. Product lines include: Hand Soldering and Desoldering, Convection Rework products, Fume Extraction and Fluid Dispensing tools.
Cypress, California, USA
Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Adhesives / Dispensing, Repair / Rework, Soldering
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market.
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
A world leader in providing engineering thermoplastic material solutions. In more than 35 countries worldwide, we help redefine the way OEMs design -- from concept to reality.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Photo Stencil provides high-performance stencils, squeegee blades, thick film and metal mask screens and tooling for the surface mount technology (SMT) assembly, solar, and semiconductor industries.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Kester is a leading global supplier of assembly materials to the electronic assembly, component and microelectronic marketplaces.
Itasca, Illinois, USA
World's premier measurement company, providing the critical tools and technologies that sense, measure, and interpret the physical and biological world.
Loveland, Colorado, USA
One of the world's leading suppliers of integrated production systems, chemistry, equipment, know-how and service for electroplating, semiconductor and printed circuit board manufacturing.
Berlin, Germany
Manufacturer of Assembly Material, Manufacturer of Components, Components / Substrates
Mat-tech is your specialist in high-tech soldering & brazing. Whether it's developing a new product or improving an existing product, we provide the perfect joint.
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Shengyi is the biggest manufacturer of copper clad laminates in China. Its products are used for making single side, double side, and multilayer printed circuits boards.
Dongguan, Guangdong, China
World's premier measurement company, providing the critical tools and technologies that sense, measure, and interpret the physical and biological world.
Loveland, Colorado, USA
World's premier measurement company, providing the critical tools and technologies that sense, measure, and interpret the physical and biological world.
Loveland, Colorado, USA
Manufacturer and distributor of HDI electronic materials for the printed circuit board industry
Lake Forest, California, USA
International Business Machines Corporation is a multinational technology. IBM manufactures computer hardware and software, offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services.
Armonk, New York, USA
Albemarle is a leading specialty chemical company providing innovative chemistry solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research, and development.
Laurel, Maryland, USA
One of the world's leading suppliers of integrated production systems, chemistry, equipment, know-how and service for electroplating, semiconductor and printed circuit board manufacturing.
Berlin, Germany
Manufacturer of Assembly Material, Manufacturer of Components, Components / Substrates
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.
Utica, New York, USA
Rogers' high performance laminates and bondplies are engineered to meet stringent customer requirements for 5G wireless communication, wired infrastructure, automotive radar sensors, aerospace, satellites and more.
Chandler, Arizona, USA
Rogers' high performance laminates and bondplies are engineered to meet stringent customer requirements for 5G wireless communication, wired infrastructure, automotive radar sensors, aerospace, satellites and more.
Chandler, Arizona, USA
Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment. We produce air gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, rare gases, etc.) and many other gases, including hydrogen.
Paris, France
Intel designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices.
Santa Clara, California, USA
Alcatel-Lucent- Enterprise Business Group is a world leader in the delivery of communications solutions for businesses, including contact center software, small/medium business telephony and IP addres
Calabasas, California, USA
We are a globally operating company for Testing Equipment Manufacturing and offer am unsurpassed choice of Test Probes and Test Fixtures.
Konstanz , Germany
Scaling LCA with IPC-175x
Jun 07, 2012 | Jørgen Vos, Industry Members (volunteers)
First published in the 2012 IPC APEX EXPO technical conference proceedings. IPC-175x Intent: To establish a standard data exchange format that will facilitate, improve, and secure data transfer between all members of a supply chain. ...
Publisher: Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.
Bannockburn, Illinois, USA
Association / Non-Profit, Training Provider, Events Organizer
Offers training software and videos. Also, on-site training that qualify for CEUs to maintenance, engineering, and management professionals.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Consultant, Publication or Online Resource, Service Provider, Software Manufacturer, Training Provider
Offers training software and videos. Also, on-site training that qualify for CEUs to maintenance, engineering, and management professionals.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Consultant, Publication or Online Resource, Service Provider, Software Manufacturer, Training Provider
Offers training software and videos. Also, on-site training that qualify for CEUs to maintenance, engineering, and management professionals.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Consultant, Publication or Online Resource, Service Provider, Software Manufacturer, Training Provider
ProSkill Consulting and Training Group (ProSkill CTG)
ProSkill CTG offers Counterfeit Component Detection Techniques. Learn how to detect fake/used electronic components using our PRO-STD-001 Inspections Standard. Military,Medical,and Commercial Markets.
Melbourne, FL, Florida, USA
AT&S is currently Europe’s largest printed circuit board manufacturer and one of the market leaders in high-end printed circuit board technology.
Leoben, Austria
Flex (Flextronics International)
Flextronics is a global full-service supplier of a full spectrum of value-added Electronic Manufacturing Services.
Singapore, Singapore
Total Parts Plus helps electronics manufacturers mitigate risks associated with parts obsolescence and environmental regulations compliance through cloud-based applications and data-collection service
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
Integrated Service Technology (IST)
Founded in 1994, IST group is a leading lab-service company, specializing in the development of IC product testing & analysis, failure analysis, debugging, reliability test, material analysis.
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Teradyne is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronic systems which serve consumer, communications, industrial and government customers.
North Reading, Massachusetts, USA
PWB Interconnect Solutions Inc.
PWB designs and manufactures test equipment and provides services to test the reliability of Printed Circuit Boards.
Nepean, Ontario, Canada
A leader in software solutions for electroncs design, Mentor Graphics is the only EDA company with a total end-to-end solution for design though manufacturing.
Wilsonville, Oregon, USA
With numerous facilities in the United States, we are one of the electronics industry's leading manufacturers of lead-free solder products, superior quality stencils, and precision cut parts.
Greeley, Colorado, USA
With numerous facilities in the United States, we are one of the electronics industry's leading manufacturers of lead-free solder products, superior quality stencils, and precision cut parts.
Greeley, Colorado, USA
Georgia Institute of Technology
Center for Board Assembly Research CBAR- advanced research on board assembly processes and systems
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
