"People are surprised when they see the great market share
increase of the use of OSP over the last five years. As a matter of fact, the
use of OSP has actually accelerated in the years 2006, 2007, and into 2008 on a
global basis."
– Michael Carano, OMG Electronic Chemicals
Expo Review: Vegas - A Crap Shoot, or a Full House for Expo’s New Home? As IPC show management walked away from Los Angeles last year following IPC Printed Circuits Expo®, APEX® and the Designers Summit, the feeling wasn’t exactly rosy. The industry trade group had worked hard to spin the positives of downtown Los Angeles and the convention center, indicating it had done what it was asked: keep the show in southern California in the first quarter of the year.
by Stephanie J.Church ChrisJorgensen
Using Statistical Tools in Electronics Manufacturing Within the electronics manufacturing industry, statistical tools are
commonly used in process development, troubleshooting, and improvement.
Two strategies in use are Six Sigma and the Shainin® system. These
systems use a set of statistical tools and, more importantly, a
strategy for approaching a problem.
View From The Middle: Lean Sigma Part IX The topic Voice of the Customer always creates some confusion in the context of lean practices. Although there should be no disagreement on the point that everything starts and ends with the customer, people typically have a difficult time connecting the dots between the customer and process improvement during the early stages of lean implementation. But I would argue that before you can define your process defects and opportunities, you need to understand the needs of your customers.
by SteveWilliams
My Line: Hall Pass Ripping on IPC by industry press is a pretty easy thing to do and is something that is done with a fair amount of regularity. As former staff of the organization, I’ve had my moments where it would have been juicy to lay into them, but I choose to keep objectivity in order.
by ChrisJorgensen
Tech Talk: Fine Lines in High Yield (Part CLll): Immersion and Electroless Metallization Processes The term electroless, as in electroless nickel process, is a curious one and has led to considerable confusion. In its literal meaning, it labels processes that proceed without applying an external electrical potential to drive the reaction. Thus, the English language defines electroless processes by what they are not, namely, electroplating processes driven by an external potential.
by KarlDietz
Flexible Thinking: Back to Basics Part 21 – Polymer Coatings for Flexible Circuits: Basic Coverlayer and Cover Coat Issues Those who have followed this series from the beginning will recall that there are several types of flexible polymer insulation cover coating systems available. Each of the materials accounted for in those discussions has its own advantages, drawbacks, and special areas for application. The basic forms of polymer coatings are adhesive-backed polymer films, screen-printable liquid cover coats, and photoimageable liquid and film polymers.
by JosephFjelstad
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