... considerable influence in other global areas as the technology demands within Europe impact upon production elsewhere. China and Hong Kong – 26.1 per cent. Japan – 25.1 per cent. Taiwan – 15.8 per cent. S. Korea – 9.7 per cent. North America – 7.9...

...Michael Weinhold Purpose This paper seeks to present an overview of the importance of standards for PCBs when doing business in Europe and to provide information that will enable a better understanding of how to meet their requirements. Design/methodology/approach A review of PCB standards...

... into Europe. The demand for higher performance and the need to comply with legislation such as the European RoHS Directive are posing significant challenges for non‐European fabricators. The paper introduces some of the key issues including materials substitution, the move to lead‐free assembly and new...

...Hans J. Friedrichkeit This paper views the economic situation for electronic component manufacturers worldwide, focusing particularly on those in Europe. It notes that recovery will proceed at a greatly varying pace, not only from one country to another but also based on sector or company‐specific...

...Kate Geraghty Outlines and comments on the waste electrical and electronic equipment and the restriction on the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment directives, which have recently become law. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Law Electronics industry Europe...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> EFIP Europe Printed circuit boards EFIP European PCB convention dates confirmed Following the success of EPC '98 ­ the first European PCB Convention ­ the dates and venue have been confirmed for the next two years. EPC '99 will take...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Conferences Europe Printed circuit boards EPC '98, in Wiesbaden, an outstanding success Keywords Conferences, Europe, Printed circuit boards Nearly 5,000 people from the PCB industry gathered in Wiesbaden, Germany, 29 September to 1...

... Chris Wall has been appointed general manager of Electra UK's manufacturing and research facility near Tonbridge, Kent. Lee Collier has responsibility for sales and marketing for Electra America, and David Williams for the UK. © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Electra Europe...