Engent creates lead-free program.Engent Inc. (Norcross Norcross can refer to any of the following: Places United States
2. Not containing a lead additive such as tetraethyllead or tetramethyllead; - of gasoline; as, Most modern cars run on lead-free gasoline s>. Oposite of leaded nt>. 3. Deployment Solutions Program. The use of lead in electronics products has been considered an environmental issue and is being phased out in various parts of the world. The elimination of lead in electronic products will require new materials and processes to be put into use. Engent will partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronics manufacturing services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). (EMS) providers and materials suppliers to study the properties and processing of new, lead-free materials and deliver a solution to the emerging lead-free mandates. Engent's program defines a complete lead-free process--including design considerations, solder paste Solder paste (or solder cream) is a mix of small solder particles and flux. It is used extensively in the automated soldering processes wave soldering and reflow soldering. , printing, placement and reflow (1) The process of heating and melting the solder that has been screen printed onto a printed circuit board in order to bond chips and other components to the board. Surface mount chips (SMT) use the reflow method. Contrast with wave soldering. See also reflowable text. process procedures as well as the deployment of the process technology around the world. Engent is seeking additional partners to participate in this deployment and share in the overall results. For more information, contact Matt Perry, (678) 990-3320 ext. 224; email: matt.perry@engentaat.com. |
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