Magazine article from our research archive:

Trends in the Stencil Printing Process

WHAT TRENDS WILL DRIVE SOLDER PASTE PRINTING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS? THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES TWO MAJOR TRENDS TO INFLUENCE AND DRIVE THE STENCIL PRINTING PROCESS - LEAD-FREE AND COMPONENT MINIATURIZATION.

The first trend expected to drive the stencil printing process is the conversion to lead-free soldering materials. Although there are a number of electronic manufacturers that have successfully made the conversion to lead-free solder materials, most manufacturers are preparing for this transition. In 2006, many electronic manufacturers will be required to introduce a manufacturing process that will not use any materials containing lead. The RoHS regulation requires ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

See all results. Or, try our Advanced Search.

Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 60 million articles! Access over 3,500 publications with a FREE trial!