Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "PCB assemblies",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Bluetooth/FM radio combination suits mobile phones from
STMicroelectronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "The integrated short-range FM R(B)DS transmitter (TX) allows users to enjoy stored music content on any in-car or home FM radio tuner".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Tiny antenna goes onboard SRDs from
Johanson Technology: "Ceramic chip antenna provides a cost effective solution for space constrained applications such as RFID and Zigbee".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Intellitech Corp
concerning its PT100 Pro
- take a look at JTAG tester cuts costs for ARM-based board makers
which says: "Mixed-signal, concurrent 1149.1/JTAG and CPU emulation based functional tests are combined in a single platform for testing up to 32 PCBs at a time".
Take a look also at the news release from Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Chinese plant gears up for high volumes,
as well as Company organises soldering courses from CIL Custom Interconnect,
and Placement machine offers flexible assembly from Contax.
See also:
Electrical testing helps metal detectors
(May 2007)
Safeline has upgraded its PCB assembly line safety testing system with an integrated flash testing station based on the new microprocessor-controlled HAL tester from Clare Instruments
Soldering irons handle lead-free production
(May 2007)
Wilson Process Systems had to upgrade its soldering irons to handle lead-free work, and deployed the ERSA I-CON after a competitive evaluation with equipment from another vendor
Upgrade for X-ray joint inspection
(March 2007)
Submicron high-resolution X-ray system for manual and automatic solder joint inspection is enhanced with new inspection software
Investment funds surface mount expansion
(February 2007)
New investment leads to expansion for contract electronics manufacturer
UV spotlamp is long-term cure for sealants
(February 2007)
Powerful UV spot curing system has intensity adjustment feature that allows users to take control of the desired intensity level and compensate for the decline due to aging
Aerosols clean up on PCB assemblies
(January 2007)
3M Novec Engineered Fluids for contact cleaning, degreasing and flux removal are now available in convenient aerosol canisters
LED lamps are made for outdoor applications
(November 2006)
A new series of LEDs is optimised for applications in traffic signals, message centres and price changers
Acquisition complements manufacturing services
(September 2006)
AWS Electronics Group has acquired Jantec Electronic Services, a contract service and repairs business based in Bedfordshire
PCB assemblies enable novel electronic cane
(September 2006)
GSPK Electronics is providing printed circuit board electronics assembly services to Roecliffe based Sound Foresight, originator of the UltraCane
Solder printer enables flexible production regimes
(June 2006)
A third Speedprint SP880avi solder printer installed at the CIL factory in Andover means that all three production lines are now completely interchangeable
Aerospace expertise on show at Farnborough
(June 2006)
TTems will participate on the Aerospace Wales stand at the Farnborough International Airshow 2006
Deal brings UK support for Eastern manufacturing
(May 2006)
Components Bureau announces the signing of an agreement to represent Surface Mount Technology (SMT) in the UK
Manufacturing excellence award is one better
(April 2006)
AWS has received an award from Euro/DPC for excellence in manufacturing, achieving the highest score given to a PCB assembler
Lead-free trials completed successfully
(January 2006)
Norcott EMS and Miranda Technologies have concluded a collaborative lead free trial of PCB assemblies focusing on the Canadian company's master control and channel branding products
More space and machinery for Axis
(January 2006)
Bedfordshire based electronics manufacturing service provider Axis Electronics has recently invested in both additional floor space and manufacturing capabilities
AOI system installed for lead-free production
(November 2005)
Contax has installed the first Omron VT-RNS automated optical inspection (AOI) system at leading UK contract electronics manufacturer Axiom Manufacturing Services
Prototype support offered
(November 2005)
Shafer Electronics, an EMS since 1973, is now offering both Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) SMT and THT quick-turn and prototype support
Contract supports Chelton's comms needs
(September 2005)
TTems has been awarded a new contract with Chelton Defence Communications
German equipment finds new Gateway to UK market
(August 2005)
Gateway Design has recently signed an exclusive representative agreement with the German automated equipment manufacturer ACI-ecotec
Front panels offer a tough alternative
(July 2005)
Front panels can now be manufactured using aluminium laminate, the surface of which is particularly hard as well as being scratch resistant
PCB contract awarded after 100-company search
(March 2005)
NEE Controls selected Prism Electronics to supply printed circuit board assemblies, which are used in the manufacture of its products, after evaluating over 100 suppliers
Gentle cleaning suits sensitive PCB assemblies
(January 2005)
Guyson International is now providing manufacturing, sales, support and service for the broad range of Kerry benchtop ultrasonic cleaning baths
From silicon die to full custom BGA assembly
(August 2004)
CIL now has the capability to provide the full production process from silicon die to custom ball grid array (BGA) assembly
Reflow ovens break new ground
(July 2004)
A new generation of Quattro Peak ovens for medium through very high volume applications includes many novel features, which until now have not been available in a reflow oven
3D laser scanner checks paste and placement
(July 2004)
The GSI Lumonics SVST 8300 SPI automated optical inspection system is optimised for high-throughput pre- and post-solder paste inspection of PCB assemblies
Film clarifies electronics packaging problems
(June 2004)
Analysis of contact uniformity in PCB assemblies and verifying planarity or flatness between semiconductor wafers and bonding heads was, until recently, a largely inaccurate and unscientific process
DVDs provide in-depth soldering training
(April 2004)
Two new training DVDs from Dynamix Technology will help manufacturers train and test operators in critical solder joint requirements
Forum explores benefits of traceability
(March 2004)
Places are still available for tomorrow's Traceability Forum hosted by Accelonix in partnership with Tecnomatix Unicam
Fixtures provide screened RF testing
(October 2003)
A new line of high-performance RF shielded test fixtures is now available on the US West Coast
Rework solutions for virtually all PCB assemblies
(September 2003)
The IR500 and its big brother IR550 represent exceptional value for money while providing rework solutions to virtually all areas of PCB assembly, claims Blundell Production Equipment
Investment boosts SMT placement and rework
(June 2003)
With increasing demand for fine pitch placements and a growing amount of fast turnaround high-tech low-volume prototype work, Speedboard has invested in additional SMT/BGA placement/rework equipment
Cosolvent cleaning meets military specs
(March 2003)
A cosolvent cleaning system is saving PCB manufacturer Ultra Electronics over GBP 45,000 a year, while boosting productivity and consistently satisfying highly stringent standards of cleanliness
A case for more headroom
(February 2003)
OKW has extended its Datec-Mobil-Box M range in response to customer demand for greater internal space
Rental programmes take the risk out of testing
(January 2003)
A new range of cost-effective rental solutions will appeal to companies who need to test and repair low volumes of complex PCB assemblies but are cautious about investment