October 2009 (Volume 9, Issue 10)

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Editorial
Global SMT takes Productronica worldwide
Trevor Galbraith

Technology Focus
What you need to know before buying your AOI solution
Paul Groome, Machine Vision Products

Which tools are best for SMT rework—conduction or convection?
Paul Wood, OK International

Business process management for improved productivity and customer satisfaction
Maths E. Andersson, Elcoteq

Case Study: Reduced electricity use reduces production cost, lowers carbon footprint
Mike Payne, Delta Group Electronics, Inc.

Special Features

Book Review: Printed Circuits Handbook 6th Edition
Interview—Mike Scimeca, FCT Assembly
In Memorium: Barry O’Brien
Show preview: Productronica 2009

Regular columns

Bottom terminated component (BTC) technology follows growing market demand for lower profile packaging
Joe Fjelstad

Continually improving global demand
Walt Custer and Jon Custer–Topai

Pb–free solder creep–fatigue reliability models updated and extended
Werner Engelmaier

Intrusive reflow with SNIC paste
Bob Willis

Other Regular Features
Industry News
New Products
Association News
International Diary

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