Dear Sir or Madam,

There are still sufficient starting points for increasing productivity in electronics production, especially in terms of testing electronics assemblies. After production, or in many cases after individual process steps, the assemblies have to be tested continuously and, in case of failures, must be removed economically. In addition, electronics are becoming increasingly complex and multifunctional while the testing requirements in the production process are becoming more stringent. It is apparent that, besides the required quality assurance, optimum test strategies can also considerably increase productivity immediately.

You can find out about increasing productivity with modern test and inspection methods at productronica 2009 from November 10-13.

See you there!

Stefan Lotter
Deputy Exhibition Director productronica

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People Business Life

News from the Trade Shows

Online ticket registration for visitors to the productronica 2009
Register online now and save time.
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XyberScout – the mobile trade fair guide productronica 2009
productronica 2009 offers a  free service for its visitors: All important information for your productronica visit is available for your PDA with XyberScout.
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Be perfectly prepared for productronica 2009
"my.productronica.com" is a free planner that you can use to ensure that you are perfectly prepared for your appointments at this year's fair – conveniently on your own PC. As you make your way through the exhibition, your personal list of the companies, meetings and lectures you wish to visit or attend will be at your fingertips – as a printout or on your PDA. You can call up a list of your appointments directly from the organizer and make sure you know the name of the appropriate contact.
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Attractive forums organized by ZVEI
The productronica forum in Hall A1 deals with non-sector-specific technologies that have special significance as well as topics related to EMS. It examines key trends and features technical lectures on specific themes by participating companies.
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New! Hands-on sessions – live demonstrations and presentations by exhibitors
For the first time, exhibitors at productronica can introduce their new products with live demonstrations of production processes or presentations. All the activities are listed in the event database under Hand-on Sessions.

Top Tipp: How to install and proceed rework process most optimal and economical and reliable.
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Listen to Productronica
The productronica podcast is now starting! Our articles will feature exciting topics relating to electronics production: they will describe, for example, photovoltaics manufacturing, micronano production, energy efficiency in electronics production, and the intelligent factory which organizes itself.
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Markets and Trends


iSuppli : Top EMS/ODM vendors gain stability
Following alarming revenue plunges in late 2008 and early 2009, the global electronics contract manufacturing business showed signs of stabilization in the second quarter, with the top players experiencing a collective return to growth.
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Culpepper: 2010 Salary Increase Budgets Projected to Rise Worldwide
Results from the 2009-2010 Culpepper Salary Increase Budgets Survey reveal that companies are continuing to make significant changes to their salary budgets in response to the recession.
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Technology


YXLON International (Hall A2.330) – Y.Cheetah X-ray system wins “Best Practice Award 2009”
YXLON International has received the "2009 Global Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) X-Ray Inspection Equipment Product Innovation Award" from Frost & Sullivan for the technological and product innovations that have been integrated into Y.Cheetah, the new X-ray system from YXLON.
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Fraunhofer IZM (Halle B3.147) – Stress measurement technique reduces the number of rejects in electronic manufacturing
Chips with micrometer-sized structures are subjected to pressure of up to 100 kg/cm² during encapsulation. Read how the number of rejects in electronic manufacturing can be reduced with a stress measurement technique.
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Product innovations

Essemtec (Hall A3.358) – New stencil printers print more accurately and are simpler to set up than their predecessors
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Burster (Hall A2.176) – Strain gauge amplifier keeps up with demands
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Techcon Systems (Hall A4.127) – New generation fluid dispensing solutions
Techcon Systems (Hall A4.127) – New generation fluid dispensing solutions
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People


Expert column: „Efficiency-enhancing solutions“ by Anton Meßmer, Rohde & Schwarz
Mobile phones have become multi-technology miracles. As a result, however, the test requirements and cost pressure in production are immense. Lean processes and creative solutions are needed to boost efficiency. Preferably during the development phase.
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Business Life

6 Rules for Issuing Official Warnings Legally
Of course, it doesn't always have to be an official warning. But sometimes, the "final" caution is unavoidable. Read what you have to consider.
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Confident Decision-Making in 5 Steps
Confidence when making decisions is an important career factor. If you hesitate, you are just as unlikely to advance your career as someone who makes decisions depending on their mood. Read how to make valuable decisions.
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7 Classic Hurdles in Employee Assessments
There are some classic hurdles that have caused many employee assessments to fail. Read what you have to consider.
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Issue No.9/2009, 21.10.2009








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