Solutions News

July 1, 2007

Advanced Interconnections Releases Interposers for Lead-Free BGA Devices in Tin/Lead Reflow Profiles
Advanced Interconnections introduced new ball grid array (BGA) interposers for converting lead-free BGA device packages for use on boards processed ... more

May 1, 2007

ASTM Int'l Resolves RoHS, Hydrogen Embrittlement Issues in Revised Zinc Standard - ASTM B 633
ASTM International Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings approved a revision of one of its most important standards, ASTM B 633 - ... more

April 6, 2007

ATIS Evaluates Materials for Telecom Equipment, Infrastructure in Response to RoHS
In a proactive response to the European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, the Alliance of Telecommunications Industry ... more

January 22, 2007

ASTM Int'l Declarable Substances Guide - ASTM F 2577 - Offers Case Studies to Illustrate Assessment Process
ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials approved its second standard, ASTM F 2577 - Guide for Assessment of Materials ... more

January 4, 2007

EIA Announces Availability of China RoHS Translations, Analysis
The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) is publishing English translations of several key China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ... more

January 4, 2007

Tin Whisker User Group Publishes Updated Set of Recommendations
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) Tin Whisker User Group released a major update of its publication, Recommendations ... more

October 31, 2006

IPC Lead Free Study Indicates Industry Dissatisfaction with Component Manufacturers
IPC released Report on IPC Lead Free Preparedness Study, which provides insight on the current level of preparedness of 196 electronic end-product ... more

October 31, 2006

Frost: Process Changes in Manufacturing Boost Demand for Reflow Soldering Equipment
Despite lower wages and price pressures from overseas competitors, analysts said the reflow soldering equipment market in North America has bounced ... more

September 25 2006

ISO Releases Best Practice Guidelines for Supply Chain Security
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released two reference documents in the ISO 28000 family of standards for supply chain ... more

September 25 2006

AMR Research: Supply Chain Management Market Remains Steady
According to recent analysis from AMR Research, the supply chain management (SCM) applications market experienced slight growth in 2005, increasing ... more