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Web Exclusive Articles Industry News | Home Page | Archives Home Home Page 2006 P31 System Programs SPI/I2Cs Directly (June 27, 2006) CERRITOS, Calif. — Corelis Inc. added direct I2C and serial peripheral interface (SPI) based device programming capabilities to the ScanExpress Boundary-Scan System using Corelis JTAG controllers. Software Optimizes Placement Platforms (June 27, 2006) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Universal Instruments will install and activate NPI software free on future orders for its Genesis high-speed chip placement platforms. NPI software suits high-mix and specialist manufacturing environments. The company envisions increases in productivity and quality, as well as a reduction in scrap, by adding NPI to Genesis platforms. Residue-free Lead-free Paste Intros (June 28, 2006) JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A lead-free no-clean solder paste from Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials targets EMS and OEM customers using inline circuit testing. The ALPHA OM-338 PT paste reportedly leaves no residue on pins, improving pintestability by reducing false negatives. Names in the News Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has signed a letter of intent to acquire DT Electronics. The non-binding letter initiates a process of due diligence investigation and the execution of a definitive purchase agreement that must be approved by Nu Horizons' board of directors. Software Eases Selective Soldering (June 28, 2006) STRATHAM, N.H. — A software tool for selective soldering set-up enables an operator, using the Easyteach software, to use a simple graphic image of the PCB assembly to program the soldering sequence. iNEMI Pub Offers RoHS Sub-assembly Guidelines By Meredith Courtemanche, assistant editor (June 28, 2006) HERNDON, Va. — The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative's (iNEMI's) High-reliability RoHS Task Force has published guidelines regarding assembly processes and reliability requirements for RoHS 5 and RoHS 6 sub-assembly modules related to high-reliability electronics. SMTAI Program Released (June 26, 2006) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn — SMTA International, in collaboration with the Assembly Tech Expo (ATExpo), will host their annual conference at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. September 24 — 28, with exhibits running on the last three days. More than 100 technical papers will be presented alongside 26 tutorials and special symposiums. Upcoming Reports Highlighted on TFI Conference Call (June 23, 2006) ALAMEDA, Calif. — Bruce Rayner, director of research and consulting, Technology Forecasters Inc. (TFI), held a conference call June 22nd detailing some key projects in the works at TFI. Members on the call expressed a desire for TFI to deliver the "highest value for time at the forum, in terms of research reports, as well as other opportunities including guest speakers, discussion topics, and networking opportunities." Adaptsys Represents BP Microsystems (June 21, 2006) HOUSTON — BP Microsystems has chosen Adaptsys Hungary Kft., a subsidiary of the Adaptsys Group, to represent their equipment throughout Hungary, Romania, and the Czech Republic. These Eastern European companies join three western countries—the U.K., Ireland, and France—where Adaptsys is BP's exclusive distributor. SMTA's Pan Pacific Call for Papers (June 22, 2006) MAUI, Hawaii — SMTA's Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium's Technical Committee requests abstracts for the 12th annual pan-pacific event. The 2007 conference will be held in Maui, Hawaii, from January 30-Febuaray 1. PAGE: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 |

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