| COVER STORY |
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Outsourcing low volume, high mix
manufacturing
Although low volume, high mix manufacturing offers many challenges,
they can be overcome or minimized by enlisting the services of qualified
and experienced EMS companies.
by Tommi Pettersson, Elcoteq
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| FEATURES |
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Eliminating white residue on printed
wiring boards
White residue formation after soldering is one of the most complex
problems in electronics assembly. The strategy for removing these
residues starts with the cleaning process design.
by Dr Mike Bixenman, Phil Zhang and Chris Shi, Kyzen Corporation
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Trace, track and control: High
production output at low costs
Learn how traceability solutions help manufacturers cut cost, cut
waste, automate critical manufacturing processes, and increase yields
– all critical elements in today’s economic environment.
by François Monette, Cogiscan and Matt Van Bogart, Microscan
Systems
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REACH in Asia: A strategic approach
China, Japan and Korea have been filling the regulatory gap they see
between REACH and their chemical regulatory systems in 2008 and 2009.
by DaeYoung Park, Young & Global Partners
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| T&M / INSPECTION |
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High precision automatic x-ray
inspection technology to meet zero
defect quality standards
To ensure product quality hitting actual and future zero defect
requirements, only an inspection strategy for minimized pseudo defect
and escape rate should determine inspection time.
by Dr Tobias Neubrand, GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies,
phoenix|x-ray
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| VIEWPOINT |
| 29 |
Gooi Soon Chai, President of Agilent Technologies,
Malaysia and Singapore, talks to EM Asia about the company’s strategic
positioning during the recent economic downturn and current recovery. |
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Jeffrey Albelo, General Manager, Interconnect and
Micromachining Division, Electro Scientific Industries, discusses the
concept of microengineering and how laser systems can help to ensure
greater yields and improved cost-of-ownership. |
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| NEWS CHINA |
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Nepcon China 2010 to take place
amidst global economic recovery
As the world economy improves and electronics manufacturing begins
to recover, Nepcon China 2010 will take place from April 20-22 at the
Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center. |
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| NEWS ANALYSIS |
| 14 |
Electronics contract manufacturing
returns to growth, but uncertainties
remain
Although the global electronics contract manufacturing industry is set
to return to growth in 2010 after a painful 2009, the market still faces
major uncertainties this year, according to iSuppli Corp. |
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| NEWS |
| 06 |
Koh Young expands to new, larger facility |
| 06 |
CyberOptics appoints India representative |
| 06 |
Nihon Superior opens new office in Indonesia |
| 06 |
ESI expands its Singapore-based operations |
| 06 |
Kyocera completes new solar plant in Japan |
| 06 |
Hana plans $30 million expansion in Thailand |
| 06 |
TT Electronics’ Malaysia facility awarded ISO medical certification |
| 06 |
Huawei ranked world’s fifth most innovative company |
| 06 |
Celestica invests in growing healthcare division |
| 06 |
Incap expects growth for its Indian operations in 2010 |
| 06 |
Assembléon to develop sustainable pick-and-place solutions |
| 06 |
Siplace sees notable increases in placement machines investments |
| 06 |
Cicor strengthens presence in Asia |
| 06 |
Applied Materials expands display, solar facility in Taiwan |
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| PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT |
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See the latest offerings for electronics production. |
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