Southern show to repeat lead-free programme

The Southern Electronics Show 2006 returns to Thorpe Park on 8th and 9th February 2006.

The Southern Electronics Show 2006 returns to Thorpe Park on 8h and 9th February 2006.

Now in its fourth year at the Surrey venue, the Southern Electronics show has acquired a solid reputation as the must-visit event for electronics professionals in the southeast.

With advance bookings already well ahead of last year, Southern Electronics 2006 promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Reflecting the demand for information and guidance on the latest lead-free techniques in the run-up to July 2006, Southern Electronics 2006, with sponsors SMS Electronics and Electronic Sourcing, will again be hosting a series of seminars focusing on both the regulatory and technical aspects of the forthcoming Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations.

As in previous years, attendance at these authoritative hourly seminars will be completely free for visitors and exhibitors, and an outstanding opportunity to help visitors prepare their businesses for July 2006.

Following the success of last year's programme, Southern Electronics 2006 has once again enlisted the expert assistance of Alan Brewin of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Materials Centre, who together with a distinguished panel of industry authorities, will present a full programme of seminars covering many aspects of lead-free production.

Technical topics discussed will include, among others, PCB selection, lead-free fluxes, circuit design and inspecting lead-free joints.

Business and regulatory topics covered will include achieving RoHS compliance, controlling costs and managing supply chain logistics.

As in previous years, the Southern Electronics Show will run alongside the well-established Southern Manufacturing Show, giving visitors the opportunity to meet companies from both the electronics and manufacturing sectors under one roof.

Technology Trails will enable visitors from the aerospace and defence, autosport/automotive, electronics, packaging, marine industries and pharmabio sectors to easily locate relevant exhibitors and so make the most efficient use of their time at the show.

"Meet The Buyer" will offer a unique opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to get face-to-face with buyers from major organisations with specific purchasing requirements.

Trade associations, Government agencies and business consultancies will have representatives on hand to offer helpful advice in a wide range of areas.

The hugely popular Southern Manufacturing seminar programme - also completely free to attend - is supported by the MAS-SE.

Entry to Southern Electronics and Southern Manufacturing is free, with easy road access via junctions 11 or 13 of the M25, free parking and frequent courtesy coach transfers from Staines railway station.

Visitor preregistration for the event and seminars, along with information on the "Meet The Buyer" scheme (from November), is available online.

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