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iNEMI Begins 2009 Roadmap
January 17, 2008 |Estimated reading time: 1 minute
HERNDON, Va. The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) is requesting input from industry experts to develop its 2009 Roadmap. Hewlett-Packard (HP) will host the North American kick-off meeting February 2021, 2008, at its Cupertino, Calif., facility. The meeting is open to any interested in participating in iNEMI's next roadmap.
This kick-off meeting is an opportunity for individuals in the North American region to get involved from the start, says Chuck Richardson, iNEMI's director of roadmapping. At this meeting, iNEMI will review preliminary reports on the product emulator group (PEG) chapters, which are already in development. These reports will be followed by break-out sessions in which all of the technology working groups (TWGs) will hold their first meetings to identify key issues to be addressed in their respective technology areas. The TWGs will then report back to the group as a whole, giving everyone the chance to discuss the big picture and coordinate on issues that affect all aspects of the roadmap.
Richardson notes that iNEMI encourages broad participation to ensure that the requirements and needs of industry are accurately reflected. The consortium expects a mix of OEMs, EMS providers, and suppliers to produce the 2009 document. We also are trying to ensure a global view of the industry and have efforts running in parallel in Europe and Asia, adds Richardson.
There are five PEGs and 20 TWGs, providing a broad range of topics. New this year is the solid-state illumination TWG, which will focus on the use of solid-state approaches to replacing more conventional methods of lighting.
Membership in iNEMI is not required to participate in the roadmap. PEGs and TWGs typically meet by teleconference, sometimes as often as once a week. Limited travel is required of the group chairs, and there are only two face-to-face meetings that include all PEG and TWG members. These are the kick-off meetings plus a review meeting, or workshop, held approximately halfway through the development process. The North American workshop is scheduled for May 14 in Herndon, Va. Workshops in Europe and Asia will be held during June, at dates to be determined.
For more information, visit www.inemi.org, or contact Richardson at (256) 880-0922 or chuck.richardson@inemi.org.