August 2019 Issue of SMT007 Magazine Out Now

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While conformal coatings may have been something of an afterthought at the front of the design process, that can no longer be the case. Conformal coatings are now a critical part of any board assembly that might be subjected to challenging conditions.

In this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we look at how the new manufacturing demands are driving change and innovation in conformal coating products, systems, and technologies.

The August 2019 issue of SMT007 Magazine is now on the virtual newsstand, and available for delivery in your e-mailbox by subscribing here.

10/23/2019 | Neil Sharp, JJS Manufacturing

E-waste encompasses a myriad of "unseen" metals, semi-metals, and chemical compounds that are found inside circuit boards, wires, and electrical connections. If not handled correctly, chemicals—such as cadmium, barium, lithium, lead, mercury, and beryllium—can present a significant health risk through direct contact, the inhalation of toxic fumes, or the build-up of toxins in water, soil, and food products.

08/01/2019 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007

While conformal coatings may have been something of an afterthought at the front of the design process, that can no longer be the case. Conformal coatings are now a critical part of any board assembly that might be subjected to challenging conditions. But coatings can also contribute to increased mean time between failure in any conditions, even environmentally controlled environments.

05/29/2019 | Michael Ford, Aegis Software Corp.

As MRP and ERP functions follow computing trends and start to migrate into the cloud, a fundamental question is being raised as to whether these are still the right tools to use in today’s modern Industry 4.0 driven factory, or whether these need to evolve, be enhanced, or even replaced in order to meet the more extreme requirements of operational flexibility, as well as cope with volatile material availability in the market.