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General Manufacturing Resources
General Manufacturing Resources
Resource Library of the Eastern Ontario Manufacturers Network
The EOMN keeps an excellent Resources library for manufacturers & exporters in Canada & Ontario.
The Value of Small (or not too big)
This article warns of the danger that manufacturing with Tier-1 or Tier-2 EMS poses for OEMs/ODMs of low- to mid-volume products.
Compliance & Standards
Warning: Lead May Be Hazardous to Your Bottom Line
Ed Sperling of Electronics News rings the warning bells for companies that fail to recognize the impact of lead-free manufacturing directives on their products.
RoHS Information for Small Businesses
From NetRegs, this web site is designed to help small businesses to understand the complex regulations affecting their environmental obligations. This section of the site deals with the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation in the European Union.
RoHS Compliance Survey
Take this online survey to help determine if the EU's RoHS directive will affect your products. The site includes other useful "RoHS simplified" information as well.
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Information for Small Businesses
From NetRegs, this web site is designed to help small businesses to understand the complex regulations affecting their environmental obligations. This section of the site deals with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union.
International Standards Organization (ISO)
A network of national standards institutes from 146 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments, industry, business and consumer representatives.
Arrow Electronics Green Initiative
The website of Arrow Electronics' Environmental Compliance Research Center, providing information about RoHS, WEEE, Lead-Free and other Green Initiatives.
Avnet Green Initiative Website
The web page describing Avnet's lead-free/green initiative, with associated resources and links.
Industry Associations
JEDEC Solid State Technology Association
The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (Once known as the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council), is the semiconductor engineering standardization body of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), a trade association that represents all areas of the electronics industry.
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA), established in 1984, is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals involved in all aspects of the electronics industry. The Association is dedicated to the advancement of the electronics industry through member education and interaction.
Industry Publications
Circuits Assembly
Website and portal of the Journal for Surface Mount and Electronics Assembly.
SMT Magazine
SMT Magazine covers technical topics relative to the surface mount process. Articles cover the materials, processes, components and equipment used in surface mount.
SMTnet.com
SMTnet.com is an industry portal site bringing together providers and users of the products, services, and information related to electronics manufacturing.
Clean-Tech & Renewable Energy Links
Alternative Energy News
Provides news and happenings related to Alternative Energy
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