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The dangers of ignoring globalisation
Trevor Galbraith

Many domestic manufacturers and suppliers have bemoaned the constant advance of globalisation and the damage it has wreaked on local markets through the United States and Western Europe.

Taking your company global is not easy and involves many new disciplines. Learning the culture and dynamics of an overseas market cannot be done over the Internet. It involves many trips to trade shows and visits to potential agents and customers to gain an appreciation of the market and its opportunities, as well as its threats. Read more...

Wayne Wagner - FCT Assembly

Wayne Wagner, managing director of FCT Solders, talks about why and how the company has been moving toward completely lead-free solder products. Watch the interview on our APEX show central site...

VERSAPRINT screen printer from ERSA

According to C.H. Mangin, almost 80% of process errors in the SMT line today are due to the screen printing and reflow processes. Accepting this fact, ERSA, which has been developing solutions for the PCB manufacturing industry for 87 years, set itself the challenge of attacking these process problems at their roots in order to take over complete line responsibility for these two critical steps. Read more...

Koki solder saves thousands
New lead-free solder wire improves quality & reduces solder tip consumption.

High-Tech Conversions introduces LITE WIPES
High-Tech Conversions Inc. introduces LITE WIPES, a “generic” version of Kimberly Clark’s Kimwipes®.

Maximum Performance at Minimum Cost: SEHO GoSelective light
The GoSelective light is designed for stand-alone operation or - with the inline version - may flexibly be integrated into any automated production line.

More Products News...

Datapaq to Showcase Solar Cell Thermal Profiling System at Intersolar North America
Datapaq, Inc., a manufacturer of thermal profiling systems and software, will showcase its Solar Cell thermal profiling system at Intersolar North America, booth 9652.

BEST to Co-Sponsor 2008 PCB Rework Symposium
BEST Inc. will host the 2008 PCB Rework Symposium at its Chicago-area facility on August 14.

Asymtek Receives Two Awards for Product Excellence and Innovation at NEPCON China
Recognized for its Spectrum™ S-920 Series Dispensing System and SelectCoat® SL-940E Coating System

Digi-Key Corporation receives supplier partner recognition at EDS
“It is very satisfying to know that Digi-Key’s supplier partners recognize the dedication and hard work of our employees in serving our mutual customers,” said Digi-Key president and COO Mark Larson.

PROMATION Appoints MARTEC as New Sales Representative
PROMATION Inc. recently appointed MARTEC as its new authorized sales representative in the states of Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.

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