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Vanguard EMS Announces Full Lead-free Manufacturing Capability
August 4, 2004 |Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Beaverton, Ore. — Vanguard EMS now offers full lead-free manufacturing capability.
This capability encompasses surface mount technology, wave soldering, manual assembly and rework.Vanguard launched an initiative in early 2003 to help its customers effectively deal with lead-free requirements. The company has made significant investments in advanced equipment and R&D, and partnered with a significant customer and its material and equipment suppliers to develop and validate its ability to routinely manufacture lead-free products at high quality levels.To date, Vanguard EMS has manufactured more than 9,000 lead-free printed circuit assemblies containing both surface mount and pin-thru-hole technologies. Process validation has been completed for several PCB surface finishes and for a wide array of package types, including micro ball grid arrays.Vanguard EMS serves as the production resource for leading-edge companies that outsource complex electronic products, and features an ISO 9001:2000-registered, 70,000 sq ft facility with six SMT production lines, complete testing and logistics support. For more information, visit www.vanguard-ems.com.