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Best Practices in Implementing RoHS Compliant Assembly  - Ronald C. Lasky, Ph.D., PE Senior Technologist, Indium Corporation - Winter 2006

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Articles

An Effective Design of Experiment Strategy to Optimize SMT Processes  - Ronald C. Lasky, Ph.D., PE, Dartmouth College, Indium Corporation- APEX 2003

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Leaded and Lead-Free Solder Paste Evaluation Screening Procedure  - Ronald C. Lasky, Ph.D., PE, Indium Corporation - SMTAI 2003

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Demand from the medical device industry provides stimulus for SMT manufacturers to enhance product range
Jul 23, 2008 - High demand for reliable and flexible equipment from the medical device market encourages manufacturers of surface mount technology (SMT) equipment to develop highly advanced machines.
Nokia looks to Taiwan suppliers for less costly components
Jul 23, 2008 - Nokia buyers have been visiting Taiwan component suppliers more frequently than before because the handset giant wants to buy cheaper components, mostly display panels and drive chips.
Amtran cuts projection for shipments of flat-panel TVs
Jul 22, 2008 - Due to the sagging North American economy in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and spiraling oil prices, Amtran Technology Ltd. has reduced this year's shipment goal for flat-panel TVs.
iNEMI schedules sustainability summit to plan strategic action on environmental issues
Jul 22, 2008 - The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) will bring together leaders from industry and academia September 22-23 to identify and prioritize areas where the electronics industry can collaborate on proactive environmental programs