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March 2008
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Kyzen Corp. celebrates 18 successful years in the electronics industry
Kyzen Corporation celebrates its 18th anniversary on April 1, 2008.

Siplace even speedier and more flexible
As part of its ongoing portfolio restructuring, Siemens AG is planning to convert its Electronics Assembly Systems unit (EA) into a wholly owned, legally independent subsidiary of its Drive Technologies (DT) division through a so-called ‘carve-out’.

ZESTRON Asia/Pacific relocate to larger facility
Located in the Zun Xuan Industrial Park, ZESTRON’s new facility is home to the largest Asia/Pacific application technology center.

Digi-Key signs global distribution agreement with MeshNetics
Digi-Key Corporation and MeshNetics have entered into an agreement for the worldwide distribution of MeshNetics’ ZigBee modules, development boards and development kits.

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Practical selection/problems for SMT adhesives
Bob Willis

Surface mount technology (SMT) first started with the introduction of mixed technology designs incorporating components mounted on the underside of the circuit board. Read more...

Solder Paste Shorts
From Global SMT & Packaging's Defect Troubleshooter 

Solder paste shorts can occur on the surface of the board between pads. This type of defect can result in solder shorts, solder balls or variations in the volume of joints after reflow. Read more...

XF3 lead-free solder paste for extended reflow profiles
XF3 completes the family of Cobar products based on Nihon Superior’s patented SN100C-alloy.

Essemtec introduces more placement efficiency with a batch system
FLX2010-BLV, Essemtec's new SMD pick-and-place machine, addresses the requirements of both prototyping and series production.

EVS International to debut new solder dross series
The new systems replace the popular EVS 3000 and EVS 6000 machines that are market leaders in solder recovery.

FX3 – New high speed chip shooter from Juki
The next generation 60,000 CPH high speed chip shooter from JUKI accomplishes speed, functionality and design.

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