An expert on electromagnetic interference says he was approached by the US government for an independent assessment of problems that have caused the massive recall of Toyota cars. Tech Eye >>>






View Robotic Dispensing Equipment Video - Ellsworth Adhesives supplies a comprehensive line of hand, bench-top and robotic dispensing systems. Click to view robot/dispenser video.






Multitest upgrades MT9928 gravity handler. Circuits Assembly >>>






EFD specializes in solder paste formulations to meet the most stringent requirements, including fine pitch, enhanced wetting, low residue, Pb-free shiny fillet, halide-free, difficult-to-solder surfaces, and more. EFD

Permabond debuts 820 instant adhesive. Circuits Assembly >>> 

The new IM-6000 Series Dimensional Measurement System uses a unique Intelligent Pattern Analysis Search System (iPASS) to automatically identify and measure up to 99 dimensions on semiconductor and PCB components, eliminating the need for optical comparators, x-y stages, CNC measuring devices, and measuring/stereo microscopes. Keyence.

Specialty Coating Systems will hold a series of one-day seminars seminar in Europe to discuss use of Parylene coatings in medical, electronics, automotive and aerospace applications. SCS >>>

CAM350 XL, an integrated solution for PCB post-processing at one affordable price. Available from DownStream

Compal Electronics president Ray Chen says the tight labor situation in China could affect supplies of everything from computers to components, including memory chips and hard drives. Business Week >>>

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Trilogic, EDA Direct and Oasis Sales will exhibit at VIRTUAL PCB, the industry’s only virtual trade show and conference for the PCB design, fabrication and assembly markets. PCD&F >>>






Manncorp’s T200C lead-free batch reflow w/PC interface provides unlimited profile storage and real-time temperature plotting. Includes USB port and advanced control software process data recordkeeping and parameter settings. Reliable and affordable at only $3,895. More info.







The turnaround at CyberOptics continued in the fourth quarter as the AOI OEM reported net sales rose 5% sequentially and 34% year-over-year. Circuits Assembly >>>






For Apple suppliers, loose lips can sink contracts. Reuters >>>






Polar Instruments promoted Martyn Gaudion to chief executive, replacing Martyn Mann, who has been named chairman. PCD&F >>>






CyberOptics appointed Maxim SMT Technologies as representative in India. Cyberoptics >>>

Mentor Graphics promoted Serge Leef to vice president of new ventures. Yahoo! Finance >>>







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Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. plans to start producing handsets and computer hardware in the country in less than two years, having commissioned a local PCB Micro Electronics Centre. NEXT >>>







The Bare Board Group is a U.S. distributor of quality printed circuit boards built in Taiwan by an established qualified network of UL, ISO & QS approved manufacturers. Bare Board Group






Endicott Interconnect Technologies has earned ISO 13485 certification. EI >>>






Printed circuit board fabricator Ruwel NCS India has obtained ISO 9001 registration.






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Illinois Tool Works reported mixed results for its January quarter, as total operating revenue increased 5% year-over-year, but organic revenues were down 2%. Circuits Assembly >>>







H-P beat analysts' first-quarter estimates, and the tech giant raised guidance, reinforcing a sense that spending is bouncing back from the worst recession in decades. IBD >>>






TT Electronics will sell its South African subsidiary Wire Systems Technology to a local group for £5 million cash plus balances. IB Times >>>