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Solder Dross Recycling: A Case Study
By Simon Norman, EVS International
The world price of solder is at an all-time high, so reducing solder consumption — therefore reducing incurred costs — should be at the top of every electronics manufacturer's priorities list. On average, EMS companies throw away 75% of their solder as dross. One company worked with their equipment supplier to automate the solder dross recovery process in-house.
From the Editor:
Looking for Hope at SEMICON
In a slowing economy, everyone looks for signs of hope for a strong future. Funding for R&D often takes a backseat to the basic needs of a company to conduct commerce and basically stay in business by doing the same things in the same way. The real threat is that fear itself will force us into stagnation. And status quo is the true enemy. This was my message at the Advanced Packaging Awards (APAs), presented to innovators in the packaging market at SEMICON West.
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Dell Growth Exceeding Industry's
Business Wire (July 18, 2008)
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iSuppli Acquires Automotive ...
PR Newswire Europe (July 17, 2008)
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Rohm and Haas Electronic ...
Business Wire (July 17, 2008)
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Microsemi Acquires SEMICOA
Primezone Media Network (July 15, 2008)
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Vertical Circuits, Asymtek Partner on 3D
Business Wire (July 15, 2008)
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New IDC Connector Series
Business Wire (July 15, 2008)
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Shocking Enables ESD Solution
Business Wire (July 14, 2008)
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Delta Design Intros Test Handler
Business Wire (July 14, 2008)
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Teradyne Intros New Products
Business Wire (July 14, 2008)
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DispenseJet DJ-9500 Debuts
Business Wire (July 14, 2008)
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DEK Names President
(July 22, 2008) WEYMOUTH, U.K. — DEK International appointed Michael Brianda to the position of company president, with immediate effect. Previously serving as global sales & marketing director, Brianda has ...
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Electronics Industry Reports
Electronics.ca Publications released "Worldwide PC Market: 1Q08 Review;" IDTechEx detailed the printed electronics market; and Frost & Sullivan examines the role medical device manufacturing plays in EMS product portfolios.
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Entry-level Ultrasonic Stencil Cleaner Series
(July 22, 2008) CANOGA PARK, Calif. — Smart Sonic launched a line of lower-cost ultrasonic stencil cleaners, designed for SMT assemblers cleaning low volumes of stencils. The Series 500 stencil cleaners target ...
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Ticona Intros Eco FR Polyesters
(July 21, 2008) FLORENCE, Ky. — Ticona Engineering Polymers, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, added two Riteflex thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) grades to its portfolio ...
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KRA Increases Value-added Capacity, Capabilities
(July 21, 2008) DENVER — Distributor K.R. Anderson Inc. (KRA) increased value-added capacity and capabilities through its Andfab Division. The company added staff and equipment to the fabrication services business.
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ACI Provides Navy's Benchmarking and Best Practices
(July 18, 2008) PHILADELPHIA — Scientific R&D providers the American Competitiveness Institute (ACI) received a five-year, $100 million contract from the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) to manage ...
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From the Show: Happenings at SEMICON West
SEMICON West, taking place this week in San Francisco, gathers industry experts, analysts, suppliers across the industry, and semiconductor and packaging manufacturers together to discuss the state of the industry, ...
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Survey: Green Initiatives in the Supply Chain
(July 17, 2008) FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — A survey conducted by market intelligence firm IDC showed that manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution industries are demonstrating growing commitent to the environment. ...
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