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Manual or Automated Assembly?
We are a new start-up assembling wireless sensors. All assembly is now manual, we have no automation. We are at a point where we are experiencing large ...
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Mark Waterman
M.O.L.E. Line Product Manager, Electronic Controls Design, Inc. (ECD) Fritz Byle
Process Engineer, Astronautics KN Murli
Head-Quality, Astra Microwave Products, Hyderabad, AP India Stephanie Nash
Director, Integrated Ideas & Technologies, Inc. T.J. Hughes
Manufacturing Engineer, Esterline Interface Technologies Steve Pollock
Vice President, Essemtec USA Robert "Bob" Lazzara
President, Circuit Connect, Inc. Mark J. Curtin
President, Transition Automation, Inc.
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Question About Dry Storage of PCBA's
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Inspection for Hidden Solder Joints
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Assembly Question for Soldering USB Connectors
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Is Solder Mask Considered an Insulator
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How Many Fiducials Per Solder Paste Stencil?
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Bottom Terminated Components and Vias
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Reliability Concerns When Converting to Lead-free
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What Year Was It?
The day was Apr 19. What year was it?
First Boston Marathon
John J. McDermott of New York won the first Boston Marathon with a time of 2:55:10.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
First Boston Marathon
Answer: April 19, 1897
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April 19, 2024
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First Major Attempts to Regulate AI Face Headwinds from All Sides
Tech giants face mounting scrutiny over AI bias as lobbyists push for regulation. Concerns grow over discriminatory algorithms in hiring, lending, and law enforcement. Calls intensify for transparent, accountable AI frameworks to address systemic biases.
AP News
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Foxconn confirms rotating CEO system in place since April
Foxconn's chairman, Young Liu, confirmed plans for a rotational CEO system at Autotromics Taipei. The initiative, in motion since April, aims to broaden CEOs' understanding of business groups. While specifics remain undisclosed, potential rotations may involve business group leaders.
Digitimes
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Samsung & TSMC Bolster U.S. Advanced Chip-Making
Samsung and TSMC commit to expanding advanced chip manufacturing in the U.S., aiming to bolster domestic supply chains and meet growing demand for semiconductors, boosting America's tech competitiveness amid global chip shortages.
EPS News
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Untether Collaborates With Arm For Automotive AI
Untether, in partnership with Arm, advances automotive AI by integrating Untether's software with Arm's platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance safety and efficiency in vehicles through optimized AI solutions tailored for automotive applications.
EE Times
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50 Years Later, This Apollo-Era Antenna Still Talks to Voyager 2
Deep Space Station 43, nestled near Canberra, Australia, has been pivotal for over five decades, facilitating communication between Earth and celestial probes like Voyagers and Curiosity rover. Recognized as an IEEE Milestone, it remains vital for deep space exploration.
IEEE Spectrum
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Neuchips Driving AI Innovations in Inferencing
NeuChips leads AI innovation in inferencing with its revolutionary architecture, enabling high-speed, energy-efficient processing. Their cutting-edge solutions promise to reshape industries, from autonomous vehicles to healthcare, with faster, more accurate decision-making capabilities.
EE Times
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Advancing Smart Cities Through Innovative PoE Technology
Pioneering PoE technology is revolutionizing smart cities, enabling seamless integration of diverse devices like streetlights and sensors. By transmitting power and data through existing infrastructure, it's driving efficiency and sustainability in urban environments.
EE Times
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Larger Stencil Apertures and Type 4 Paste
What is your experience with larger size apertures and type four solder paste for non-collapsible BGA and CGA type solder joints? The Asembly Brothers, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, discuss this question and share their advice and suggestions.
Circuit Insight - Board Talk
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50 by 20: Wireless EV Charging Hits Key Benchmark
Oak Ridge National Lab achieves a wireless EV charging breakthrough, hitting 100-kilowatt power with magnetic coils. Tests show 50% battery boost (150km range) in under 20 mins. Major step for dynamic charging infrastructure expansion, hints at future highway charging spots.
IEEE Spectrum
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Intelligent Industrial Camera Eyes Supplier News
A cutting-edge intelligent industrial camera system revolutionizes manufacturing with real-time quality control, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. The technology employs advanced AI algorithms to streamline production processes and ensure superior product standards.
Design News
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The Dynamics of Low Stress Epoxy Curing
This study compares uniform variable frequency microwave (VFM) field cure to standard oven curing at temperatures below Tg (transition temperature).
Circuit Insight - Production Floor
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Test Your Knowledge
How many bones are there in the human body?
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
"The difference between try and triumph is a little umph."
Marvin Phillips
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"You needed another deduction, so I billed you twice."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
How many bones are there in the human body?
Answer: 206
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