Lean Sigma, an approach that has been in practice for several years, mixes the lean manufacturing concept and problem solving approach with Six Sigma for a more efficient manufacturing process.

Scientific exploration often requires the need to work with extraordinary technologies. Therefore, universities and research institutes require SMD production machines with a very large application range that allow the highest quality production, especially with small series.

Lean manufacturing is far from a new concept, and many within the electronics assembly (EA) industry are already familiar with the principles and concepts behind it.

The EMS industry has created many business models, including those where OEMs provide value–added assembly services in addition to a proprietary product.

We are delighted to bring you this year–end roundup from some of the leading distributors around the world.

As the components needed for today’s electronic products increase in complexity, their cost rises, with some specialist chips costing many hundreds of dollars each.

The cost of tin and silver have reached 19–year highs and it is important for our industry to understand the implications of this kind of cost increase on the supply of solder alloys.

This paper discusses the requirement for an engineering collaboration application software platform for the electronics and mechatronics industries to provide technology that allows users to work in a secure, global network from one single GUI.

When it comes to setting standards, China has a checkered past, with its efforts often stymied by impractical specifications, long approval delays and a general resistance to bureaucratic dictums among companies.