-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- pcb007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueTechnology Roadmaps
In this issue of PCB007 Magazine, we discuss technology roadmaps and what they mean for our businesses, providing context to the all-important question: What is my company’s technology roadmap?
Wet Process Control
In this issue, we examine wet processes and how to obtain a better degree of control that allows usable data to guide our decisions and produce consistently higher-quality products.
Don’t Just Survive, Thrive
If we are to be relevant and prosper during these next critical decades in electronics, we must do more than survive. As an industry, we can and must thrive. In this issue, our contributors explore these concepts meant to help you take your business to the next level.
- Articles
- Columns
Search Console
- Links
- Events
||| MENU - pcb007 Magazine
SMTA Releases New Online Training Course on Design of Experiments
October 10, 2024 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The SMTA announced that a new 101-level online training course, “DOE 101: Design of Experiments,” is now available in the training section of the SMTA website.
Design of Experiments (DOE) is a tool that engineers can use to efficiently identify interactions between process factors to save time and materials, with the minimum amount of testing. Using real-world examples from the stencil printing process in electronics manufacturing, instructors Jim Hall and Dr. Ron Lasky will guide you through this valuable process analysis and improvement methodology.
This course is useful for engineers who want to get a fundamental understanding of DOEs and optimize their assembly processes. A basic understanding of statistics and some familiarity with the electronics assembly process is recommended.
As with all SMTA online training courses, “DOE 101” was peer-reviewed by members of a task force assembled by the training committee to ensure non-commercialism and quality.
The recorded presentation duration is about one hour cumulative and includes a 10-question quiz to confirm knowledge retention. The course format is online, with on-demand access for up to one year. SMTA membership is required for access.
Suggested Items
OE-A Business Climate Survey: 2024 Slowdown, 2025 Set to Shine
10/10/2024 | OE-AThe survey predicts revenue growth of +7 percent for 2024, a significant decrease from the previous survey (March 2024: 13 percent). However, optimism remains high for 2025, with a forecast growth of 19 percent.
FTG Announces Q3 2024 Financial Results; Revenues Up 18%
10/10/2024 | Firan Technology Group CorporationFTG's sales increased by $6.5M, or 17.7%, from $36.6M in Q3 2023 to $43.1M in Q3 2024. The revenue increase in Q3 2024 was driven by organic growth, including an increase in Simulator products sales of $1.2M, and favourable foreign exchange rates. Year-to-date, sales have increased by $21.6M, or 22.7%, compared to year-to-date 2023.
Confidee Continues to Strengthen Defense Supply Chains Through AS9120 Certification Compliance
10/10/2024 | CONFIDEEThe AS9120 certification is a quality management standard specifically designed for distributors in aviation, space and defence. It helps recognize the regulatory requirements on QMS processes, for the prevention of counterfeit and suspected unapproved parts, both in the production and aftermarket environments.
Zhen Ding Technology Reports Record Revenue and Profitability in Q3 2024
10/09/2024 | Zhen Ding TechnologyZDT achieved consolidated revenue of NTD 58.2 billion in Q3 2024, reflecting an impressive 28.3% year-over-year growth. This record-breaking performance was driven by strong demand across all of the company’s business segments, particularly in high-density interconnect (HDI) and rigid-flex PCBs.
Sales of Service Robots up 30% Worldwide
10/09/2024 | IFRSales of professional service robots increased by 30% worldwide. More than 205,000 units were registered by IFR's statistics department in 2023. Nearly 80% of the robots came from the Asia-Pacific region with 162,284 units sold. Europe followed with 33,918 units and the Americas with 8,927 units sold.