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SMTnet Express, April 24, 2025, Subscribers: 26,157, Companies: 12,393, Users: 29,588

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

A Non-destructive Approach to Identify Intermittent Failure Locations on Printed Circuit Cards (PCC) that have been Temperature Cycle Tested

Temperature cycling testing is a method of accelerated life testing done to PCCs that are exposed to normal operation temperature variations over its lifetime. During the testing, intermittent "open" failures can first occur at the hot and cold extremes of the test, exposing weaknesses in ...

Credit: ACI Technologies, Inc.

Does Thermal Cycling Impact the Electrical Reliability of a No-Clean Solder Paste Flux Residue

No-clean solder pastes are widely used in a number of applications that are exposed to wide variations in temperature during the life of the assembled electronics device. Some have observed that cracks can and do form in flux residue and have postulated that this is the result of or exacerbated ...

Credit: Indium Corporation

Comparison Of Active And Passive Temperature Cycling

Electronic assemblies should have longer and longer service life. Today there are partially demanded 20 years of functional capability for electronics for automotive application. On the other hand, smaller components, such as resistors of size 0201, are able to endure ...

Credit: University of Rostock

Solder Phase Coarsening, Fundamentals, Preparation, Measurement and Prediction

Thermal fatigue has been one of the most serious problems for solder joint reliability. Thermo-mechanical fatigue failure is considered to be closely related to micro-structural coarsening (grain/phase growth). Factors that influence the phase growth are studied and measurement ...

Credit: DfR Solutions (acquired by ANSYS Inc)

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

DFM DFA software -- Hi, I am looking for a software solution for DFM and DFA analysis and maybe panel and stencil preparation. HQDFM is free software and seems to be what I need. Still, since it needs internet connection to a PCB manufacturer (even my antivirus alerted for trojan), I am looking for a more professional and independent solution (data safety is important as well). Thank you!

Screen printable silver sinter paste recommendations? -- I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a silver sinter paste that is screen printable for die attach and solar applications. Currently we use Ablestick SSP2020 but want to experiment with some other options due to lead time and handling constraints on the Ablestick.

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

I.C.T Enhances Aircraft USB Power Board Manufacturing with Advanced SMT and Conformal Coating Line I.C.T's latest project involves delivering a state-of-the-art SMT and conformal coating line to a U.S. aviation electronics leader. Specializing in in-seat USB modules, this upgrade ensures top-notch quality and efficiency in producing USB power boards for commercial aircraft.... I.C.T ( Dongguan ICT Technology Co., Ltd. )
Altus Helps FermionX Enhance Production with Advanced Inspection Solutions Altus Group, a leading supplier of capital equipment for the electronics industry in the UK and Ireland, has supported Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) FermionX in upgrading its Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system to meet the increasing demand for enhanced precision and faster production cycles.... Altus Group
North American PCB Industry Shipments Down 3.1 Percent in March IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2025... Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
North American EMS Industry Up 0.2 Percent in March IPC releases EMS industry results for March 2025... Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

EVENTS

SMTA Announces Expanded Program for High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum

The SMTA announced the finalized program for the High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum which takes place on April 30 to May 1, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas, USA. The event, now in its third year, addresses challenges for electronics manufacturers in the high reliability sector....

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference Program Announced

SMTA Europe is proud to announce the 2025 Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, taking place 20 to 22 May in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This global conference is a three-day technical event with 27 technical presentations focused on building reliable electronics used in power electronics and harsh environments....

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

Wiring the World Together: IPC and WHMA Unveil Global Wire Harness Competitions and Championship

IPC, in collaboration with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), has organized the first-ever World Wire Harness Competitions and Championship. Regional country competitions will take place between March and December 2025 and final championship will be held at IPC's Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event scheduled January 29 to 30, 2026, in Bangalore, India. The global initiative promotes industry's best practices and strengthens the skilled workforce behind cable and wire harness assembly....

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