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Partner with the industry leader. Summit is trusted and proven, with 7 integrated facilities to load capacity—from fast-turn prototypes to scalable production requirements.
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Ask the Experts
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Rework or Repair?
We often need to strip solder splash contamination off gold edge contacts and replate them. Is this considered a repair or a rework? Are there clear definitions for the terms repair and rework?
Responses by:
Clive Ashmore Global Process Manager, ASM Kevin Beattie Quality Manager, Sunstone Circuits Harold Hyman Consultant, VJ Electronix Richard D. Stadem Advanced Engineer/Scientist, General Dynamics Peter Vigneau Vice President, Circuit Technology Center
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Contaminant Removal with Plasma
Plasma provides organics removal and other benefits to increase bond strength! Many chamber sizes available, all with a low environmental impact. Learn more.
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What Year Was It?
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The Long March
The embattled Chinese Communists break through Nationalist enemy lines and begin an epic flight from their encircled headquarters in southwest China.
See the answer below.
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Our Solutions
Discover Essegi Automation's modular solutions: flexible hardware and software seamlessly integrated into SMT and THT environments.
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What Year Was It Answer
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The Long March Answer: October 16, 1934
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October 16, 2025
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Worldwide PC Shipments Grew 8.2% in Third Quarter of 2025
Worldwide PC shipments reached 69M in Q3 2025, up 8.2% YoY, driven by Windows 10 EOS upgrades. North America grew just 1.6%, while AI PCs surged to 31% of shipments. Lenovo led top-five vendors with 16.6% growth, as the market shifts toward AI-enabled devices.
Gartner
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Plasma as a Key Technology
Plasma technology improves electronics manufacturing, reduces oxide layers, prevents delamination & enables environmentally friendly products by using Openair-Plasma ® & PlasmaPlus®.
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Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Cheaper Than We Expected
Apple is set to launch a foldable iPhone in 2026, likely priced around $2,000. Featuring a new hinge and display technology to prevent creases, the device aims to combine premium design with broader market appeal, potentially sparking a major upgrade cycle.
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The "Fried Egg" Effect in Soldering
Burnt-on flux residue that is visible on the solder mask of PCBs after improper reflow settings produces significant challenges to the reliability of finished boards.
Technical Paper
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Pegatron chair downplays impact of rare earth curbs
Pegatron chairman Tung Tzu-hsien said China's rare-earth export curbs won't immediately disrupt iPhone production as suppliers adjust. Yet he warned that prolonged limits could slow global growth, hit Taiwan's chipmakers, and drive nations to expand rare-earth mining.
Taipei Times
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Underfill Epoxy Offers Thermal Conductivity
Master Bond EP29LPTCHT is a low viscosity adhesive that can be used for underfill & encapsulation apps. It offers thermal conductivity & electrical insulation.
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Google Open-Sources NPU IP, Synaptics Implements It
Google Research has open-sourced its Coral NPU IP to accelerate edge AI by reducing fragmentation and improving security. Synaptics is first to integrate it into its Astra SL2610 IoT SoCs, promoting an open, RISC-V–based ecosystem for scalable, secure edge AI development.
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How Roomba Got Its Vacuum
In 2001, iRobot engineers learned through focus groups that consumers prioritized suction over sweeping. They added a compact, low-power vacuum to the Roomba prototype, overcoming design hurdles and securing the robot's commercial success through performance and innovation.
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Affordable Excellence - iS6052 AOI
The latest addition to Viscom's esteemed lineup of AOI systems. This new system offers a compelling option for manufacturers looking to enhance their PCB inspection processes.
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Faster, Smaller AI Model Found for Image Geolocation
Researchers at China University of Petroleum (East China) created a compact AI model that links street-level and aerial images with 97% accuracy. Using deep cross-view hashing, it runs over twice as fast and is three times more memory-efficient than current geolocation systems.
IEEE Spectrum
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Inline Automatic X-Ray Inspection: TruView™ Verus
TruView™ Verus is a high-resolution inline AXI system offering advanced 2D, 2.5D, and 3D imaging to detect defects in electronic assemblies with exceptional accuracy and speed.
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Memory Safety Will Be Key to Tackle Fundamental Cyber Security
The U.K.'s Digital Security by Design initiative showcased CHERI, a memory-safe hardware technology, in London. Experts praised its cybersecurity potential but noted adoption challenges. With 160+ companies involved, standardizing memory safety remains a key priority.
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Test Your Knowledge
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Where was the first parking meter installed?
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Quote of the Day
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We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. Carl Sagan
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BGA rework and reballing solutions for commercial, military and aerospace perfected over 20-plus years of reliable, repeatable and proven success.
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Cartoon of the Day
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"This matter requires immediate attention. I'll get someone to ignore it right away."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Eliminate Traditional Masking Methods
SpeedMask® maskants protect parts from surface finishing. Cure fast with UV or LED light and replace time-consuming tape, wax, lacquer application.
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
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Where was the first parking meter installed? Answer: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1935
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