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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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IPC Urges EU Leaders to Incorporate Science In RoHS Directive Recast
Mar 17, 2010 - IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries has released a white paper, Recasting the RoHS Directive: An Opportunity to Solidify its Scientific Basis in Support of Comprehensive Environmental Regulation.
Premium Automotive Audio Market to Double by 2016
Mar 17, 2010 - After a decline in 2009, worldwide shipments of high-end premium audio systems for cars are set to rise by a double-digit percentage in 2010, paving the way for the market to expand by a factor of two by 2016, according to iSuppli Corp.
Asustek to Find 3rd Notebook PC Contract Assembler in Taiwan
Mar 16, 2010 - With concerns of cost structures, Asustek Computer Inc. plans to find its third contract notebook PC assembler in Taiwan this year in addition to existing partners Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. Ltd. and Pegatron Corp.
Calmer activity follows substantial order increases over last few months
Mar 16, 2010 - Electronic component orders slowed down in February after a big leap in the first month of the year, according to the ECA. The 12-month average, comparing this year's results to last year's, continued an ascent that began last summer.