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Indium Corporation
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Ask the Experts
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Exposed Copper Risk
We received many PCB's where a modification have been completed. The modification involved soldering a chip cap to an existing pad and adjacent surface ...
Responses by:
Richard D. Stadem Advanced Engineer/Scientist, General Dynamics David Bao Director New Product Development, Metallic Resources, Inc Fritz Byle Process Engineer, Astronautics Mahendra Gandhi SME - PWB Technologies, Northrop Grumman Kishan Sarjoo Process Engineering Manager - Electronics, Altech UEC, South Africa Jerry Karp President, JSK Associates KN Murli Head-Quality, Astra Microwave Products, Hyderabad, AP India Mike Bixenman CTO, Kyzen Corp. T.J. Hughes Manufacturing Engineer, Esterline Interface Technologies Greg York Technical Sales Manager, BLT Circuit Services Ltd Mark Finstad Senior Applications Engineer, Flexible Circuit Technologies
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The Industry Standard Solder Paste
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Indium Corporation
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What Year Was It?
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William Shakespeare Born
According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon.
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William Shakespeare Born Answer: April 23, 1564
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Beat Rising Silver Prices with AIM REL61
With silver at historic highs, there’s never been a better time to switch. Reduce material costs significantly while maintaining the reliability your applications demand.
AIM Solder
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OpenAI announces GPT-5.5, its latest artificial intelligence model
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.5, a more capable AI model that improves coding, research, and software use while requiring less guidance. Released weeks after GPT-5.4, it highlights rapid AI progress, intensifying competition & raises monitored cybersecurity risks despite extensive safety testing.
CNBC
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EPA Verified Stencil Cleaning Systems
Low power density ultrasonic cleaners combined with 440-R-SMT detergent provide safe and effective cleaning of stencils, pallets, oven radiators, misprints and SMD adhesives.
Smart Sonic
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Introducing our new Board to Board Connectors
These new Board to Board Connectors feature pitch sizes from 0.50 mm to 1.00 mm with multi-pitch and custom pitch designs available. Designed for long-life applications and robust handling.
Advanced Interconnections Corp
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Record quarter for industrial output
Industrial production jumped 24.63% last quarter, driven by AI-fueled demand for servers and semiconductors. Manufacturing climbed 26.52% on strong electronics growth, with officials expecting continued expansion despite geopolitical risks and potential slowing ahead.
Taipei Times
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Don't Let Part Shortages Shut You Down
When critical components are hard to find, your production doesn't have to suffer. Discover proven methods for removing and requalifying components.
Circuit Technology Center
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TSMC's next-generation chip coming in 2029
TSMC announced its A13 chip will enter volume production in 2029, targeting AI, HPC, and mobile markets, while unveiling A12 with backside power delivery. The company also expands advanced packaging and photonic technologies to boost AI compute performance.
Taipei Times
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5 Retro Gadgets That Are Making A Comeback
Gen Z drives a retro tech revival, reviving cassette tapes and wired headphones for nostalgia, physical ownership, and digital detox. Artists release cassettes while users prefer reliable, hack-resistant wired audio as a stylish rejection of constant connectivity.
BGR
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DL Technology
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What Anthropic's Mythos Means for the Future of Cybersecurity
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview autonomously discovers and exploits software flaws, spurring a limited release and fresh debate. The advance raises security stakes, pushing teams toward continuous patching, least privilege, and automated VulnOps testing.
IEEE Spectrum
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Telecom Industry Bets on Automation to Tackle AI Squeeze
Telecom equipment makers and carriers face tightening margins as AI-driven semiconductor costs surge and operators rein in capital spending. Rising memory prices and softer demand push a shift to software automation, while Ericsson posts steep profit declines.
EE Times
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Dedicated Tool for Process Development
Advanced plating capability at Uyemura Tech Center: Process Development, UBM, pilot production. ENIG, ENEPIG, EPIG/EPAG, RAIG immersion gold; all substrates. On-site analysis.
Uyemura
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DRAM damage due to X-Ray Inspections Post PCB Assembly
This paper outlines several mitigation strategies for minimizing radiation dosage during X-ray inspections, particularly in the context of printed circuit boards (PCBs). One key observation is that the PCB itself acts as an effective shield, significantly reducing radiation exposure.
Technical Paper
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5 Challenges Apple's New CEO John Ternus Will Face
Apple will replace Tim Cook with John Ternus as CEO on September 1, 2026, ending Cook's 15-year tenure marked by growth and expansion. Ternus, a hardware-focused leader, faces challenges advancing Siri, AI strategy, and sustaining innovation across Apple's core products.
BGR
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Taiwan's Zhen Ding begins construction of PCB factories in China
Zhen Ding begins building 23 factories in Jiangsu to create the world's largest PCB base, targeting AI-driven demand. The company pivots to high-value AI server components, expands globally, and invests in smart manufacturing to boost growth and profitability.
Taiwan News
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You need clear soldering results?
The SEHO PowerVision AOI system is for fast, automated optical inspection. Designed for THT processes & focusses on 2 points: Continuous quality assurance & cost-efficient production processes.
SEHO Systems GmbH
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The promise of self-driving cars hits a traffic snag
UT Arlington researchers warn autonomous vehicles may boost travel demand and worsen congestion, with studies pointing to a roughly 6% rise in vehicle miles traveled. They urge early policy action to shape regulations, guide commuting patterns & protect urban mobility systems.
TechXplore
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Master Bond EP17HTND-CCM is a glob top epoxy that meets NASA low outgassing specifications and forms high strength bonds to a wide variety of similar/dissimilar substrates.
Master Bond
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Test Your Knowledge
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Which continent has the most number of countries: Europe, Asia, Africa?
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Industry Press
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Flying Probe Testing: A Practical Solution for PCB Designs
Flying probe testing (FPT) has long been a reliable method for validating PCB designs, particularly for prototypes and low volume production. Unlike traditional in circuit ...
San Francisco Circuits, Inc.
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NEW C-Band, low noise oscillator from Z-Communications, Inc.
Z-Communications, Inc., announced the launch of the CRO7000X2-LF. This new C-band oscillator is engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern RADAR, SATCOM, ...
Z-Communications, Inc.
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High-Purity Zirconia Sheets Enhance Performance in Semiconductor Apps
M-Kube Enterprise Pty Ltd announces the expansion of its high-purity zirconia sheets portfolio, engineered to meet the evolving demands of semiconductor manufacturing ...
M-Kube Enterprise Pty Ltd
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StenTech Acquires Pentagon EMS to Expand PCBA Process Tooling Capabilities
StenTech® Inc. announced the acquisition of Pentagon EMS, bringing together two engineering-driven manufacturers to form a more integrated platform for PCBA ...
StenTech
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JAVAD EMS Invests in Inovaxe Smart Storage Carts
JAVAD EMS (JEMS) is taking another step toward smarter, more efficient manufacturing with the purchase of two additional Inovaxe InoAuto Smart Carts, enhancing its ...
JAVAD EMS
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Horizon Sales Adds LPKF Laser and Electronics to Its Lineup
Horizon Sales is pleased to announce a new partnership with LPKF Laser and Electronics, a global leader in precision laser technology. Through this partnership, Horizon ...
Horizon Sales
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Alltemated Inc.
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Quote of the Day
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Never explain--your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway. Elbert Hubbard
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Manncorp Inc.
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"I've been using the same computer since 1982. They can't replace it without violating the company's age discrimination policy."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Our Solutions
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Essegi Automation
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
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Which continent has the most number of countries: Europe, Asia, Africa? Answer: Africa (54), Europe (50), Asia (48)
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