Lasers - a flexible tool for PCB and device rework
Bob Wettermann

While there are many rework processes outlined by both rework equipment vendors and the IPC 7711/7721PCB rework and repair documents, there is a lack of repositories of application notes for non-mainstream laser-based PCB rework processes.

SJSU car uses solar energy, battery power and pedals

San Jose State University is pioneering its own solution to gasoline-free, emissions-free urban transportation.
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Simmtronics launches netbook PC

Memory modules manufacturer Simmtronics Semiconductors has ventured into the Netbook segment by launching its first Netbook based on Intel Atom mobile Central Processing Unit (CPU). The PC will be available in the Indian market this year.
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Techcon Systems introduces TS7000 interchangeable material path rotary valve

Techcon Systems, a product group of OK International and a leading provider of fluid dispensing systems and products, introduces its new TS7000 Interchangeable Material Path (IMP) Series Rotary valve.

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LPKF introduces most affordable stencil laser ever

The new LPKF Stencil Laser P 6060 is the most affordable stencil laser to date. This fully enclosed laser cutting system for the production of SMT stencils is the latest addition to the LPKF Stencil Laser family.

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Essemtec's compact desk reflow and curing oven offers lead-free soldering capability

At this year electronica trade show, GOEPEL electronics introduces OptiCon X-Line 3D, a brand-new in-line 3D X-ray inspection system with excellent system features.
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EMS specialist Inovar selects Grid-Lok™ automatic PCB support technology

Further enhancing its leading-edge manufacturing capabilities, EMS provider Inovar Inc. has selected Ovation's Grid-Lok™ automatic substrate support technology to provide advanced tooling capabilities for the company's five surface-mount assembly lines.


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SEMI forms India PV Advisory Committee; announces SOLARCON India show

SEMI, the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries, has identified Solar Photovoltaic as its initial area of focus in India, and at a press conference today, announced the formation of an India PV advisory committee and an international PV exposition SOLARCON India in Hyderabad in 2009.
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India emerging as the global hub of connector manufacturing

Electronic components are the building blocks of electronics manufacturing industry.
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Bangalore declared as 'Nano City' of India

Vice President Hamid Ansari Saturday declared Bangalore the 'nano city of India' after the Karnataka government announced it would take measures to encourage research and development in nanoscience and facilitate development of the nanotechnology industry in the state.
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Nordson Corp upgrades industrial coating customer demo lab at Bangalore

Nordson Corporation has invested nearly half a million dollars in global upgrades to their Industrial Coating customer demonstration labs in 2008. The company recently inaugurated their new customer lab near Shanghai, China with events and training for industry partners and customers.
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SemIndia stalls $3-bn fab plan

Hyderabad's plan to become the semiconductor manufacturing capital of the country has run into trouble and this could impact Andhra Pradesh's image as a vibrant investment destination.
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Idle PC's to power green energy revolutions

Scientists at Harvard University and IBM are hoping to harness the power of a million idle computers to develop a new, cheaper form of solar power that could revolutionise the green energy world.
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Messe München introduces electronica and Productronica electronics trade fair brands in India

• electronicIndia to be renamed electronica India and productronica India, to be held in Bangalore in 2009
• New logos will connect the trade fairs to the world's leading events in Munich
• electronicIndia 2008 the most successful since it started in 2000
• electronica and Productronica India 2009 to be held from 8-11 Sept 2009, at BIEC, Bangalore
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India and China to consume 42 percent of mobile device production in 2009

The once almost unstoppable growth in mobile-device shipments and revenues is coming to a screeching halt as wireless subscribers around the globe extend the life cycles of their existing devices in response to difficult economic conditions, reports iSuppli.
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IPCA Pavilion at COMPONEX NEPCON INDIA 2009

IPCA to have its pavilion for the first time in New Delhi alongside COMPONEX NEPCON INDIA 2009 to advance interests of the printed circuit board industry.

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