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BANNOCKBURN, IL – the IPC has released IPC-4553A, Specification for Immersion Silver Plating for Printed Boards that includes revised specifications for the immersion silver (IAg) coating used as a surface finish for printed boards.

Revision A provides a single thickness range that should reduce any confusion associated with the original 2005 IPC-4553 document that included two thickness ranges, one for “thin” deposits and one for “thick” deposits.

According to the subcommittee co-chairs, George Milad, national accounts manager for technology, Uyemura International Corp. and Gerard O'Brien, president ST and S Group, a single thickness range is now possible because the thickness termed “thin” is now such a minor portion of the total [IAg] market, it does not need to be included in the specification.


WATERVILLE, ME – Dale Smith has joined the consulting firm D.B. Management Group (DBMG). Smith brings over 30 years of experience in management, with special knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
 
“I am really excited about his ability to bring the right company into the flex and rigid flex technology arena which is something many shops are looking to do,” says Dan Beaulieu, president of DBMG.

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