Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Quality control",
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 Acquisition expands SMT support from
Gen3 Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Merger will now bring around 15 new product families to Gen3 Systems for exclusive distribution within the UK and Ireland".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release X-ray inspection speeds board quality control from
Agilent Technologies Europe: "The Agilent x6000 finds defects in solder joints, resulting in higher end product quality and lower warranty repair and scrap costs".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Fox Electronics
concerning its XpressO
- take a look at Oscillators promise improved reliability
which says: "Serial ID ensures quality control with lot traceability previously unattainable in the frequency control industry".
Take a look also at the news release from Kycon, Stereo jacks suit smaller portable devices,
as well as Audio meters ensure postproduction consistency from DK-Technologies,
and Convertors are compact and lightweight from Aimtec.
See also:
Industrial mainboards for gaming and medical
(December 2007)
Based on Intel Q965 and 82945G chipsets, boards support Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors with up to 1GHz FSB and PCI express architecture
Reference gateway sets standard for VoIP
(November 2007)
The MFE VIII is ideal for system optimisation and development as well as quality control and benchmark testing
Pressure film boosts capacitor reliability
(October 2007)
Pressurex tactile surface pressure-indicating film is used to ensure manufacturing tolerances for capacitors produced by SB Electronics
Safety technology streamlines product design
(August 2007)
Moog Control's new Clare Instruments safety system has helped streamline quality control and test procedures for a complex new fuel control product
Power modules come with thermal paste applied
(July 2007)
Automatic screen-printing process provides optimal coverage, ensuring power modules mate perfectly with heatsinks
Upgrade for image quality analyser
(June 2007)
DxO Analyzer is a complete measurement solution providing in-depth image quality analysis and diagnosis for any image capture device
NIR devices developed for analyser
(May 2007)
Micralyne is mass producing MEMS NIR devices for the Phazir, a handheld device that can perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials directly at their source
Alliance analyses software structures
(May 2007)
Structural analysis and architectural control product is now available for use with Prevent SQS for Java, Coverity's latest software quality system
Production tester ensures meter compliance
(May 2007)
An integrated test cell developed around the Hal production line test system ensures regulatory compliance for Ampy Metering
Novel safety tests don't destroy control ICs
(April 2007)
Specially developed electrical safety testing equipment has helped Electrolux to develop a new range of electronic controlled cookers
Foundry offers support services for 45nm process
(April 2007)
A full range of design support services for foundry's 45nm process includes prototyping
Software supports custom PowerPC designs
(March 2007)
Kozio now provides support for custom product designs using Freescale's MPC832x series of PowerPC processors, including the e300 core as well as the QUICC Engine technology
Novel approach to PCB coating measurements
(March 2007)
Innovative system measures organic solderablity preservative thickness in PCB manufacturing operations
Manufacturable design moves to full production
(February 2007)
GSPK Design has successfully assisted in the design and development of a revolutionary new electronic tape measure, and is now manufacturing the device
Hal Combi checks gas plant for electrical safety
(February 2007)
Advanced electronic test technology from Clare Instruments is helping a market-leading manufacturer meet international compliance standards across a diverse range of industrial products
Training aims for business improvement
(February 2007)
Fascia Graphics is undertaking a long term investment in its staff to train them for a national qualification in business improvement techniques
Photometric testing complements compliance
(February 2007)
With almost eight decades of experience in testing lamps and luminaires, SGS Fimko offers a wide range of photometric testing services
Metrology services support semiconductor shrinks
(January 2007)
Besides its wide service portfolio, SGS Institut Fresenius focuses on some special techniques in order to correspond with developments in the semiconductor industry
QA services ease outsourcing concerns
(January 2007)
SGS can provide various solutions through quality assurance programmes for electrical and electronics OEM products
Chinese plant to expand PCB materials production
(January 2007)
Huntsman Corp has expanded production capacity for its printed circuit board materials by investing in new production facilities at its site in Panyu, China
Electron microscope has resolution for research
(January 2007)
Ultra-high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscope is characterised by new electron optics which now include a spherical aberration correction system
Current transformers cover wide frequency range
(December 2006)
Compact split-core AC current transformers feature an absolute accuracy better than 1% at the nominal current and even better for lower primary currents
Tuner module turns TV on to public displays
(November 2006)
A high-definition TV-to-LCD module is aimed at the strongly growing market for public displays with TV content, for example at airports, train stations or in shopping centres
Machine vision ensures solder quality
(November 2006)
DEK has stepped up its collaboration with industry-leading vision specialists following the completion of a recent and successful solder paste inspection development project
Design work secures manufacturing contract
(October 2006)
After discovering that LS Electronic Solutions provides a wider service, Secure Options decided to stick with the one company to provide all its electrical needs
JTAG test execution made simple
(October 2006)
Production based JTAG test execution packages feature a simple software interface that allows nontechnical users to perform JTAG testing on a wide range of product lines
Software provides acquisition link
(September 2006)
DAS-Wizard is an easy-to-use tool that transfers measurement data from any Measurement Computing PC data acquisition hardware directly into Microsoft Excel worksheets
More options in custom electrical testing
(August 2006)
Clare Instruments has upgraded its bespoke custom electrical test design service for manufacturers of electrical and electronic products
Safety testers comply with recent changes
(July 2006)
New tester meets compliance needs of revised lighting industry technical standard
Malaysian base is central to sourcing strategy
(July 2006)
Exception VAR has opened a new supply management centre in Penang, Malaysia, as part of its global sourcing strategy
Visual inspection system ROI under two years
(June 2006)
To improve its quality control, BI called in Envisage Systems, a company specialising in automated visual inspection systems for the electronic components industry
How safe is your test lab?
(May 2006)
Clare Instruments has introduced a new service to ensure those involved in product type testing, conformance testing, quality control and production line safety testing meet the appropriate standards
Software speeds RoHS compliance testing
(May 2006)
Software enables rapid screening of electronics systems, PC boards, plastic parts and components for RoHS compliance
Automatic crimping machine proves popular
(April 2006)
Contax has installed a second Komax Gamma 333PC automatic crimping machine at Elite Electronics, Northern Ireland's leading contract electronics manufacturer