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Expandable Bio-based Polymers: Future for Electronics Ruggedization
This paper presents a bio-based, expandable, thermoset solution, a low density, light weight method to effectively encapsulate and protect electronic components.
Technical Paper
How To Strip Tin-Lead Solder From SMT Pads for RoHS
Is it possible to scrub the pads of a PCB to bring it back into compliance? 63-37 solder was mistakenly used to hand solder parts.
Board Talk
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SEIKA-America

Sayaka Table-Top PCB Router, SAM-CT23S with online camera
Advanced image processing software offers easy programming and CAD base offline programming. Automatic alignment compensation.
Seika
Large Form Factor Surface Mount Technology Process Demonstration
This paper reviews the implementation of a multiple solder ball diameter (MDSB) strategy to increase the SMT warpage capability for a standard SAC BGA Package.
Technical Paper
Case Study for Improving the PCB Print Process Using Factory Data
The analytics of big data could help us to understand that process better. We can buy better equipment and select the parameters more carefully.
Technical Paper
Reliability of New SAC-Bi Solder Alloys in Thermal Cycling with Aging
The effect of micro-alloying to SAC based solder materials on component reliability was studied, considering various factors of solder paste and surface finish.
Technical Paper
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Plasmatreat-GmbH

Openair-Plasma for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Openair-Plasma for semicon-ductor production is an alternative to vacuum plasma. Typical apps are wire bonding, die bonding & pre-molding. Download here.
Plasmatreat GmbH
Process Characterization for Acceptable Levels of Flux
Analysis of residues and their effects has shifted from a global examination of ionic residues to a more site-specific examination of spot or local contamination.
Technical Paper
Causes of Blowholes
Are old components such as resistors and circuit breakers more likely to cause blowholes during wave soldering compared to newer components?
Board Talk
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Intraratio-Corporation

What Would You Ask Proven Global Manufacturing Leaders?
In this 4-part series we asked about: Key Drivers of Success, Scaling Operations Effectively, AI in Manufacturing, and Tools to Empower Operations. No registration Required.
Intraratio
An Interesting Approach to Yield Improvement
The approach involves spending a little more money than normal at the start of project and the results show savings of many times more than this outlay.
Technical Paper
Pre & Post Solder AOI for THT
By implementing and automated THT AOI solution, first pass yields improve due to standardized consistent inspection results, increased margins by reducing labor for inspection and rework, production optimization and traceability data is automatically generated for analysis in real time.
Technical Paper
Inline Assembly of Flex PET Circuits
This work further explores photonic soldering of PET flex circuits in the context of high-volume production.
Technical Paper
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Manncorp

Speed That Scales With You
High-throughput 10-head MC388HS pick and place machines built for accuracy at high-speed—helping you scale production without compromising placement quality.
Manncorp Inc.
A Close look at IPC X-Ray Inspection Guidelines for BGAs
The massive amount of measurements and qualitative information provided by CT-Xray systems can now enable more inspections to be easily automated, ultimately reducing the burden on engineers. With access to this impressive technology, tighter processing parameters can be maintained to ultimately ensure higher quality electronic products for a variety of markets.
Technical Paper
Removing Warpage from PCBAs
We have populated boards with components on both sides that are warped. Components are varied height. What methods can we use to flatten them? Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, The Assembly Brothers, discuss their recommendations.
Board Talk
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Indium-Corporation

Your Award-Winning Cored Wire
Our industry-leading, award-winning range of flux-cored wire solder solutions meet the diverse needs of both manual soldering, and rework and robotic soldering applications.
Indium Corporation
Predicting Mid-Chip Solder Balling
Is there a calculation that can be used to predict solder balling? We would like to design our stencil apertures to ensure no mid-chip solder balls. The Assembly Brothers, Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, discuss design suggestions to prevent solder balling.
Board Talk
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Uyemura

Dedicated Tool for Process Development
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Uyemura
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