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(2001), "Vitronics Soltec kicks off European Advanced Technology Tour", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 13 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2001.21913bab.007
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited
Vitronics Soltec kicks off European Advanced Technology Tour
Vitronics Soltec kicks off European Advanced Technology Tour
Keyword: Vitronics Soltec
Vitronics Soltec officially introduced its "5 Steps" program to successful lead-free soldering implementation at APEX 2001, and kicked off its European Advanced Technology Tour to bring the company's message and method to the world. The "5 Steps" is a step-by-step program developed by vitronics Soltec's Technology Group and has proven successful in multiple production manufacturing environments.
The group comprises more than a dozen process specialists employed globally at facilities in The Netherlands, Germany, USA and Singapore, who also work in close cooperation with world-recognized technical institutions. Their common goal is to study and define processes, and publish their findings on selected technology topics. The Technology Group has a well-equipped and unique advanced research laboratory at its disposal, incorporating a metallurgical lab, a lab for environmental testing, and an analytical lab. Additionally, two fully operational SMD lines give this Group the ability to conduct in-depth testing in an actual production environment.
The company also launched its European Advanced Technology Tour, whereby The Technology Group will host a series of instructional seminars on current high-interest topics in soldering (wave and reflow) throughout Europe during 2001. Entitled "Make the right connection", this seminar tour will cover key soldering issues such as lead-free soldering, selective soldering technology, and 0201 components soldering, among many others.
Each day-long session will cover such topics as planning; selection of materials and equipment; process development; thermal profiling; impacts of 0201 in mass SMT production and alternatives to "local" soldering (selective soldering); and much more, followed by an overview of market trends and a field experience report presented by a local manufacturer in each area. The seminars are co-chaired by both Dr Barbini and Ger Jan Diepstraten, a leading expert in soldering technology and issues and also a member of the Technology Group.
Further details: www.vitronics-soltec.com