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 SMT Equipment Market to See Growth Lead removal regulations in electronics manufacturing processes have helped bring about the revival of the mature surface mount technology (SMT) equipment market, according to research by Frost & Sullivan. As ‘green’ manufacturing gains currency, notably in regions such as Eastern Europe and China, this market is likely to experience renewed growth in the future. In their report titled “World SMT Cleaning Equipment Market”, researchers say the market generated revenues of US$34.3 million in 2005 and is likely to reach $55.0 million in 2012. “Lead-free manufacturing has caused process changes in the SMT line that have placed more emphasis on cleaning,” notes research manager Keith Robinson. “With more residue left on the assembly during lead-free manufacturing, industries that did not historically clean are likely to do so between 2006 and 2010, thus creating new market opportunities.” As the market advances, maximizing performance and increasing reliability will be under the spotlight. The pressure to decease size and weight, at reduced costs, is on the increasing trend. To remain competitive, it is essential for manufacturers to take advantage of the new advances in technology. There is therefore an increasing demand from the OEMs and the EMS providers for screen printers and glue dispensers with a higher throughput and faster cycle times. The screen printer industry earned revenue of US$190.2 million in 2005 and expects to reach $366.4 million in 2012. The glue dispenser market has earned revenues of $26.3 million in 2005 and estimates reach $42.1 million in 2012. If you missed the last issue of Canadian Electronics magazine, the entire issue is posted on our Web site for your convenience. There you’ll find an array of ‘green’ SMT assembly equipment. Tim Gouldson, |
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WiMAX: Agilent Technologies Inc. has released an on-demand eSeminar and Tool Kit CD for fixed 802.16-2004 and mobile 802.16e-2005 WiMAX applications. These resources help engineers efficiently test and verify WiMAX designs and radios. For an on-demand recording of the ‘Testing Mobile WiMAX Radios from Pre-Certification Through Manufacturing’ webcast, go to www.agilent.com/find/wimax. For a free copy of the Agilent WiMAX Tool Kit CD, go to www.agilent.com/find/wimaxcd. CAD Drawings: CADopia, a leading provider of professional CAD software, has added the ability for engineers to access and download millions of manufacturer specific CAD drawings from ThomasNet.com and directly insert them into their own design using its industry standard software. This feature saves engineers time and eliminates errors by offering users parts from more than 150 leading manufacturers affiliated with www.thomasnet.com. Passives: TTI is sponsoring another edition of its popular Technical Seminar Series, “Be Smart – Choose the Right Part.” These free online seminars will feature the latest products and technologies in the passive and electromechanical industries. The series provides: technical product information; electronic component market trends; and answers to critical questions. Visit www.ttiinc.com to register. Enclosures: Rittal Systems Ltd. has launched its redesigned Web site: www.rittal.ca. Rittal’s site offers a new look that provides a user-friendly interface utilizing quick link accessibility and search engine functionality along with an array of self-serve information and specification options. Visitors will appreciate downloadable literature, white papers, technical documents, and assembly instructions through the interactive environment. |
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The NI PXI-5152 general-purpose digitizer/oscilloscope provides two simultaneous 1 GS/s, 300 MHz channels with the option to sample at 2 GS/s on a single channel. This single-slot PXI module also offers 20 GS/s equivalent-time sampling (ETS) with 50 and 1 M input impedance options and deep onboard memory up to 512 MB. Click here to read a paper on the top 10 things to consider when selecting your digitizer/oscilloscope. http://www.ni.com/digitizers/ |
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