Citation
(2001), "Third Annual APEX Conference on Electronics Manufacturing", Microelectronics International, Vol. 18 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/mi.2001.21818bac.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited
Third Annual APEX Conference on Electronics Manufacturing
Third Annual APEX Conference on Electronics Manufacturing
22-24 January 2002, San Diego, CA
The APEX conference, developed and presented by the industry for the industry, provides significant visibility for you and your company. Your participation contributes to the advancement of the industry and enhances your professional reputation. Over 1,500 companies and individuals will receive the technical proceedings so your published paper will be seen by key engineers and managers throughout the electronics assembly industry.
Conference topics
Papers are sought on design, materials, assembly, processes and equipment in the following areas:
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Advanced packaging (BGA/CSP/FC).
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Assembly processes.
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Factory equipment and automation.
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Material developments.
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Components.
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Soldering (including lead-free).
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Assembly level reliability.
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Environmental concerns.
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Electronic manufacturing services.
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Manufacturing test and quality.
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Industry standards.
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Business issues.
Educational courses
Proposals are solicited from individuals interested in teaching full-day (six hours) or half-day courses (three hours) on topics in the field of design and electronic manufacturing methods to a class of up to 50 persons. Proposals including course descriptions must be submitted by 1 June, 2001. A master copy of the course workbook must be submitted by 16 November, 2001. An honorarium is offered to all course instructors.
Benefits
Having the opportunity to present at APEX is an exceptional honour for companies and individuals in our industry. As a conference speaker/author, you will also be entitled to a copy of the proceedings (both printed and on CD), and a free full conference registration with complimentary admission to the exhibits, reception on the show floor, the Gala Reception and Concert.
Awards
To recognize exceptional achievement, two awards are available to speakers, the "Best US paper" for US authors and the "best international paper" for non-US authors. Each award is for $1,000 with a recognition plaque. Co-authors share the cash award.
If you are interested in presenting a technical paper or organizing a session, please contact: Martin Barton, APEX Conference Director, at e-mail address: martinbarton@home.com
For full-day and half-day courses, e-mail John Riley, Vice-President of Professional Development, at JohnRiley@ipc.org
Technical Program Committee 2002
Dr Dan Baldwin, Georgia Tech; Dr Jim Hutchinson, Agilent Technologies; Dr Jennie Hwang, H-Technologies Group; Dr Wayne Johnson, Auburn University; John Kukowski, Universal Instruments; Dr Greg Munie, Lucent Technologies; Dr Alan Rae, Cookson Electronics; John Yealland, Celestica International; Dr Shelgon Yee, Solectron Corporation.
For more information visit: www.goapex.org or call toll-free: 877-472-4724 (US/Canada). For exhibitor information: Tel: +1 847-790-5386.