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November 2018

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NEW iNEMI HEADQUARTERS NOW OPEN IN NORTH CAROLINA
iNEMI at fall conferences

     North America:  SMTA International
     Asia:  2018 IMPACT
     Europe:  Going Green - CARE INNOVATION
Projects
     iNEMI Presentations at Going Green - CARE Innovation 2018 (Vienna, Austria) - November 28
     End-of-Project Webinars
          Reuse and Recycling Metrics End-of-Project Webinar January 23 & 24
Upcoming Events  
   Webinar: Packaging TIG Kick-Off Meeting — November 25/26
   SEMI Smart Manufacturing Workshop – November 28 (Milpitas, California)
   iNEMI Presentations at Going Green – CARE Innovation 2018 – November 28 (Vienna, Austria)
   IPSR-International TWG Meetings — November 28 (MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA)
   AIM Photonics Academy 2018 Fall Meeting – November 29-30 (MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA)
   Green Electronics Council (GEC) Webinar: Technology for Public Health: Addressing Counterfeit Products — November 29
   End-of-Project Webinar: Reuse & Recycling Metrics, Phase 2 – January 23 & 24, 2019
   iNEMI Next-Generation Solder Materials Workshop at APEX 2019 — January 31, 2019 (San Diego, California, USA)
Recent Publications
   Article: “Value Assessment,” Wayne Rifer, E-Scrap News, Fall 2018, pp. 58-62
   Presentation: Eco-Impact Estimator, Phase 3 Call-for-Participation Webinar (October 17)
   Presentation: Connector Reliability Test Recommendations, Phase 2 End-of-Project Webinar (October 17/18)
   Presentation, IPSR 2018 Webinar Series: Highlights of the World Technology Mapping Forum, Prof. Ton Backx, Institute for Photonic Integration at Eindhoven University of Technology (October 18, 2018)
   Presentation: Test, Inspection & Measurement TIG Overview (October 24; members only, requires log-in)
   Presentation: Reuse and Recycling Metric, Phase 2 Project Summary, presented by Lisa Dender (IBM), Electronics Reuse Conference (October 29, 2018; Nashville, Tennessee)
   Presentation: Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2 End-of-Project Webinar: Creating a Circular Economy for Hard Disk Drives — A Shared Vision (October 31 & November 1)
   Presentation: Call-for-Participation Webinar: Packaging TIG (November 8 & 9; members only, requires log-in)
Roadmap
     Roadmap Is Nearing Completion

October 2018

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Message from the CEO:  iNEMI Headquarters is moving to North Carolina
Deadline for dues discount is October 31
iNEMI at fall conferences

     North America:  SMTA International
     Asia:  2018 IMPACT
     Europe:  Going Green - CARE INNOVATION
Projects
     Call for Participation Webinars
          Eco-Impact Estimator, Phase 3 - October 17
          Test, Inspection & Measurement TIG - October 23/24
          Packaging TIG - November 8 & 9
     End-of-Project Webinars
          Value Recovery from Used Electronics - October 31 & November 2
          Connector Reliability Test Recommendations - November 14 & 15
Upcoming Events  
     iNEMI Presentations at SMTA International 2018 (Rosemont, Illinois, USA) – October 15-18
     Call for Participation Webinar:  Eco-Impact Estimator Project, Phase 3 – October 17
     IPSR Webinar:  Highlights of the World Technology Mapping Forum – October 18
     Call for Participation Webinar:  Test, Inspection & Measurement TIG - October 23/24
     2018 IMPACT - October 24-26
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Value Recovery, Phase 2 – October 31 & November 2
     Call for Participation:  Packaging TIG - November 8 & 9
     End-of-Project Webinar: Connector Reliability Test Recommendations Project, Phase 2 – November 14/15
     iNEMI Presentations at Going Green - CARE Innovation 2018 - November 28
Recent Publications
     Presentations from iNEMI Regional Members Meeting in Japan
     PCB Chat podcast, Marc Benowitz
     Article:  Trends in Medical Device Technology, Donald Banks (Abbott)
     Webinar Presentation:  Creep Corrosion Test Using iNEMI FoS Chamber
Roadmap
     IPSR - Webinar Scheduled to Review Highlights of the World Technology Mapping Forum
 

September 2018

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Take advantage of membership dues discounts
New member:  Tamura Corporation
Creep Corrosion:  Addressing the challenge

     White paper
     Project report
     Seminar presentations
     Webinar
Upcoming Conferences
     ESTC (September 18-21; Dresden, Germany)
     SMTA International (October 15-18; Rosemont, Illinois, USA)
Projects
     New project forming on PCBA Materials for Harsh Environments
     Connector Reliability Test Recommendations team schedules end-of-project webinar
     Value Recovery from Used Electronics project to report results
     Eco-Impact Estimator, Phase 3 now forming
Upcoming Events  
     Webinar: Creep Corrosion Test Using iNEMI FoS Chamber  – September 25/26
     Webinar:  IMAPS Directions in Advanced Packaging – October 2
     iNEMI Presentations at SMTA International 2018 (Rosemont, Illinois, USA) – October 15-18
     Call for Participation Webinar:  Eco-Impact Estimator Project, Phase 3 – October 17
     End-of-Project Webinar: Connector Reliability Test Recommendations Project, Phase 2 – October 17 & 18
     IPSR Webinar:  Highlights of the World Technology Mapping Forum – October 18
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Value Recovery, Phase 2 – October 31 & November 2
Recent Publications
     Presentations from iNEMI Session at IEMT Conference
     Presentation from call for participation webinar:  PCBA Materials for Harsh Environments
     Creep corrosion publications
Latest Blog
     Mitigating Creep Corrosion with Effective Test, by Prabjit Singh (IBM)
Roadmap
     Final phase is underway

 

August 2018

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Discount offered on membership dues
iNEMI session scheduled at IEMT Conference
iNEMI's Value Recovery Project recognizes Hongyue Jin

Projects
     Creep Corrosion Team shares details of innovative flowers-of-sulfur test
          Seminar: Mitigating Creep Corrosion with Effective Test
          Webinar: Creep Corrosion Test Using iNEMI FoS Chamber
     iNEMI project partners with University of Tennessee students
     Test TIG schedules call for participation webinar
     New project will address Reliability in Harsh Environments
     End-of-Project Webinar – Connector Reliability Test Recommendations
Upcoming Events  
     Webinar: Test Technology Integration Group (TIG) Call for Participation — August 21
     iNEMI Presentations at 38th International Electronics Manufacturing Technology (IEMT) Conference (Malaysia) – September 5
     Call for Participation Webinar: PCBA Materials for Harsh Environments, Phase 2 — September 6
     iNEMI Seminar: Mitigating Creep Corrosion with Effective Test (Taipei, Taiwan) – September 7
     Webinar: Creep Corrosion Test Using iNEMI FoS Chamber  – September 25/26
     End-of-Project Webinar: Connector Reliability Test Recommendations Project, Phase 2 – October 17 & 18
Featured News & Content
     Webinar: Automotive Challenges Workshop Follow-Up
     End-of-Project Webinar: iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect Project
     Creating a Circular Economy for Hard Disk Drives - A Shared Vision, presented by Carol Handwerker (Purdue University), 22nd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
     2017 Sustainable Electronics Roadmap, presented by Carol Handwerker (Purdue University), 22nd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
     End-of-Project Webinar: Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2
     Validation of Ostrom's Principles to Support Circular Economy in Used Electronics, presented by Hongyue Jin (Purdue University & University of Arizona), ISSST 2018
     Integrated Photonic Systems Roadmap (IPSR) webinar series (three webinars) 
     Value Recovery from Hard Disk Drives, Tom Coughlin, Forbes.com
Roadmap
     Technical Committee review scheduled
     A glimpse of TWG roadmap updates
     Engagement with SEMI
     Be a part of the effort:  get involved!
IPSR-International Created

 

July 2018

Newsletter was not published in July.

 

June 2018

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iNEMI welcomes two new members:
     Cimetrix Incorporated
     Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Mark your calendars:  Japan Member Meeting set for August 6 in Tokyo
Projects
     Webinar scheduled to report project results
          Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2
IPSR Activities
     Paper to be presented in Europe
     2018 Webinar Series:  Testing Photonic Devices and Products:  Status, Needs and Potential Solutions
Upcoming Events  
     End-of-Project Webinar: Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2 - June 20 & 21
     iNEMI Presentation at International Symposium for Sustainable Systems and Technology 2018 (ISSST) - June 27
     IMAPS-UK Advanced Circuit Boards Workshop - June 28
     iNEMI Regional Members Meeting in Japan - August 6
Latest Publications
     Presentation: Mid-Term Project Review Webinar:  Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2
     Article:  The March 2018 issue of Optics and Photonics News featured the article, "A Roadmap for Integrated Photonics"
Roadmap
     PEGs Review Progress with Technical Committee Feedback; TWGs Hold Regional Webinars
     Please join us!
 

May 2018

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iNEMI welcomes three new members:
     Echo Environmental
     Idaho National Laboratory
     ZESTRON
Creep Corrosion project's presentation receives recognition at SMTA China East
iNEMI Board of Director updates & elections
Regional roadmap webinars planned
iNEMI conference session highlights industry needs in automotive harsh environments

Projects
     iNEMI survey on New Package Material Qualification Methodologies
     Project in sign-up:  PCBA Cleanliness
     Webinars scheduled to report project results
          iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect
          Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2
Upcoming Events  
     Medical Electronics Symposium - May 16-17
     Roadmap Webinar: The Americas - May 29
     Roadmap Webinar: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) - June 7
     Automotive Challenges Workshop Follow-Up Webinar - June 12
     Roadmap Webinar: APAC (Asia Pacific)
     End-of-Project Webinar: iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect Project - June 13 & 14
     End-of-Project Webinar: Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2 - June 20 & 21
     iNEMI Presentation at International Symposium for Sustainable Systems and Technology 2018 (ISSST) - June 28
Featured News and Content
     Presentation: PCBA Cleanliness Call for Participation Webinar
     iNEMI Council of Members Meeting Webinar
     iNEMI Session at ICEP-IAAC 2018
     Presentation: iNEMI Technology Roadmap on MEMS & Sensors, presented by Haley Fu, iNEMI, FlexJapan
     Read iNEMI’s latest roadmap article: “The Complicated, Expansive World of IoT: The fastest growing sector of electronics is desperate for communication standards,” Satish Parupalli (Intel) and Barbara Goldstein (NIST), Printed Circuit Design & Fab / Circuits Assembly magazine, pp 30-31, May 2018
Roadmap
     Please join us!
     IPSR publishes 2017 update

 

April 2018

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iNEMI welcomes new members:
     COMET Group
     XYLON International GmbH
     Autodesk Inc.
iNEMI Board of Director updates & election
Council of Members meeting scheduled for April 18

iNEMI at conferences in Asia, Europe & North America
     ICEP-IAAC 2018 - April 17-21
     Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference - April 24-26
     Medical Electronics Symposium 2018 - May 16-17
Projects
     Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage - sign up by April 14
     PCBA Cleanliness call for participation - April 16 & 17
     Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2 mid-term project review webinar - May 9 & 10
Upcoming Events  
     Call for Participation Webinar:  PCBA Cleanliness - April 16 & 17
     iNEMI Council of Members Meeting - April 18
     iNEMI Session at ICEP-IAAC 2018 - April 19
     NEPCON China 2018 - April 24-26
     Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference - April 24-26
     Mid-Term Project Review Webinar:  Value Recovery from Used Electronics - May 9 & 10
     Medical Electronics Symposium - May 16-17
Featured News and Content
     Presentation from call for project sign-up webinar:  Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage
     Presentations:  iNEMI & AIM/IPSR Meetings at OFC 2018
     The Ongoing Convergence of Gaming Devices, Kartik Ananth (Intel)
     The Next PC Evolution Will Bring a Richer User Experience, Chuck Richardson (iNEMI)
     AIM Photonics Webinar: What is an Application Interest Group (AIG)
     End-of-project webinar presentation: SiP Module Moldability
Roadmap
     Roadmap Smart Manufacturing Technology Working Group (TWG)
     Product Emulator Group (PEG) progress update meetings in May
     Please join us!

 

March 2018

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iNEMI welcomes two new members:
     KYZEN Corporation
     Momentum Technologies
Council of Members meeting scheduled for April 18
iNEMI at conferences in Asia & Europe
     ICEP-IAAC 2018 - April 17-21
     Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference - April 24-26
Projects
     Call for Project Sign-Up Webinar:  Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage
     End-of-Project Webinar: SiP Module Moldability
Upcoming Events  
     Call for Project Sign-Up Webinar:  Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage - March 14/15
     AIM Photonics Webinar: What is an Application Interest Group (AIG) - March 22
     End-of-Project Webinar: SiP Module Moldability - March 22 & 23
     Spring 2018 IPSR Meeting - March 26-27
     iNEMI Council of Members Meeting - April 18
     iNEMI Session at ICEP-IAAC 2018 - April 19
     NEPCON China 2018 - April 24-26
     Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference - April 24-26
     Medical Electronics Symposium - May 16-17
Featured News and Content
     iNEMI Presentations from Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium
     Statement of Work Overview Webinar: PCBA Cleanliness
     Call for Participation: iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect, Phase 2
     Round Robin Evaluation of iNEMI Creep Corrosion Qualification Test
     iNEMI interviews at APEX 2018
Roadmap
     New from PEG Workshop & TWG Kick-Off Meeting
     Be a Part of the Effort
 

February 2018

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Message from the new CEO
Join us at APEX:  2019 Roadmap Meeting - February 25 & 26
Kulicke & Soffa is newest member
iNEMI sessions at conferences in Asia, Europe, & U.S.

     ICEP-IAAC 2018 - April 17-21
     OFC 2018 - March 11-16
     Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference - April 24-26
Projects
     New Initiatives Forming
          iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect, Phase 2 (Expanded-Beam Module Interface)
          PCBA Cleanliness
Upcoming Events  
     Call for Participation:  PCBA Cleanliness - February 19
     Call for Participation:   iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect - February 21 & 22
     2019 iNEMI Roadmap PEG Workshop & TWG Kick-Off Meeting at APEX - February 25-26
     iNEMI and AIM Academy Meetings at OFC 2018 - March 12
     iNEMI Session at ICEP-IAAC 2018 - April 19
     NEPCON China 2018 - April 24-26
     Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference - April 24-26
     Medical Electronics Symposium - May 16-17
Featured News and Content
     Press Release:  iNEMI names Marc Benowitz CEO
     Presentations:  iNEMI Regional Members Meeting in Japan
     Presentations:  iNEMI Quarterly Member Update (Q1)
     Presentation:  Future PCB fabrication and material requirements for the global industry segments
Roadmap
     Smart Manufacturing Update
     Be a Part of the Effort

January 2018

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iNEMI Member Meeting in Japan - January 22
iNEMI Quarterly Member Update - January 30 & 31

iNEMI Presentations at SMTA Pan Pacific - February 5-8
Projects
     New Initiatives Forming
          PCB/PCBA Material Characterization for Automotive Harsh Environment, Phase 2
          PCBA Cleanliness
Upcoming Events  
     Member meeting in Japan - January 22
     Webinar: Q1 Member Update - January 30 & 31
     iNEMI presentation at EIPC 2018 Winter Conference - February 2
     Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium - February 5-8
     2019 iNEMI Roadmap PEG Workshop & TWG Kick-Off Meeting at APEX - February 25-26
Featured News and Content
     End-of-Project Webinar: Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3
     Presentation from IPSR Webinar:  Grand Challenges and Key Needs for 2018
     iNEMI Roadmap:  The Diversity of High-End-Systems, Dale Becker (IBM)
Roadmap
     PEG Workshop & TWG Kick-Off Meeting Scheduled at APEX - February 25 & 26
     A New Topic for 2019 Roadmap:  Smart Manufacturing
     Be a Part of the Effort
 

December 2017

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Year-End Message
New iNEMI Member

     HP Inc.
IPSR Webinar: 2018 Grand Challenges & Key Needs
Meeting & Surveys

     Mark Your Calendars - Q1 Member Webinar
     PSMA Requests Input on Reliability Survey
New Project
     Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage
Upcoming Events  
     IPSR Webinar: Grand Challenges and Key Needs for 2018 - December 21
     Member meeting in Japan - January 22
     Webinar: Q1 Member Update - January 30 & 31
     Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium - February 5-8
     2019 iNEMI Roadmap PEG Workshop & TWG Kick-Off Meeting at APEX - February 25-26
Featured News and Content
     NextFlex Webinar: Flexible Hybrid Electronics Roadmap
     iNEMI Sustainability Roadmap and Environmental Projects
     Article: Recycling Storage Devices
     Webinar: Q4 iNEMI Member Update
     A Vision for the Circular Economy in Hard Disk Drives based on Self-Management of Common Pool Resources
     Mid-Project Webinar:  Reuse and Recycling, Phase 2
     Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3 End-of-Project Webinar
Roadmap
     2019 Roadmap PEG Workshop & TWG Kick-Off Meeting Scheduled at APEX
     Recruiting PEG Leaders

 

November 2017

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New iNEMI Member
     Urban Mining Company
Register today for the Q4 iNEMI Member Update
iNEMI at events in Germany this month

iNEMI Projects
     New Projects in Sign-Up
          Wafer/Panel Level Fine Pitch Substrate Inspection/Metrology
          Wafer/Level Package Flowability and Warpage
     Upcoming Project Reports Scheduled:
          Reuse and Recycling Metrics
          Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3
Upcoming Events  
     iNEMI roadmap presentation at SMTA chapter meeting - November 11
     IEEE SusTech 2017 (Phoenix, Arizona, USA) – November 12-14
     Webinar: Q4 iNEMI Member Update – November 20 & 21
     EcoDesign 2017 (Tainan, Taiwan) – November 29 – December 1
     Mid-Project Webinar: Reuse and Recycling, Phase 2 – December 5
     End-of-Project Webinar: Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3 – December 12/13
Featured News and Content
     Webinar: Knowledge Based Qualification - Meeting Challenges of New Markets and New Technologies
     Call for participation presentation: Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage
     iNEMI Session at 2017 IMPACT
     Call for participation presentation:  Wafer/Panel Level Fine Pitch Substrate Inspection/Metrology, Phase 2
     End-of-project webinar presentation and final report:  Final Assembly Automation and Optimization
Roadmap
     iNEMI Technical Plan is Available
     Research Priorities Development Proceeding
     PEG Work Started on 2019 Roadmap

 

October 2017

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iNEMI Technical Plan Published
Research Webinar:  Knowledge-Based Qualification - Meeting Challenges of New Market and News Technologies - October 19
iNEMI Session at IMPACT 2017 (Taipei) - October 27
Deadline for Dues Discount is October 31

iNEMI Projects
     Wafer/Level Package Flowability and Warpage
     Wafer/Panel Level Fine Pitch Substrate Inspection/Metrology, Phase 2
     Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2
     Eco-Design Best Practices
     Upcoming Project Webinars Scheduled:
          Final Assembly Automation and Optimization
          Reuse and Recycling Metrics
          Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3
Upcoming Events  
     Webinar: Knowledge-Based Qualification - Meeting Challenges of New Markets and New Technologies – October 18/19
     Call for Participation: Wafer/Panel Level Package Flowability and Warpage – October 25/26
     iNEMI Session at 2017 IMPACT (Taipei, Taiwan) – October 27
     Call for Participation: Wafer/Panel Level Fine Pitch Substrate Inspection/Metrology, Phase 2 – October 31 & November 1
     End-of-Project Webinar: Final Assembly Automation & Optimization – November 2
     FUTURECAR 2017 (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) – November 8-10
     IEEE SusTech 2017 (Phoenix, Arizona, USA) – November 12-14
     Webinar: Q4 iNEMI Member Update – November 20 & 21
     EcoDesign 2017 (Tainan, Taiwan) – November 29 – December 1
     Mid-Project Webinar: Reuse and Recycling, Phase 2 – December 5
     End-of-Project Webinar: Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3 – December 12/13
Featured News and Content
     Presentation: Roadmap Webinar: Board Assembly Chapter
     Presentation: Eco-Design Best Practices Project Call for Participation Webinar
     Presentation: SMTAI Luncheon Keynote – 2017 iNEMI Roadmap Highlights Impacting Board Assembly Over the Next 5-10 Years, Bill Bader (iNEMI)
     iNEMI presentations at SMTA International (Rosemont/Chicago, Illinois, USA)
     Presentation: Highlights of iNEMI 2017 Roadmap; presented by Steve Payne (iNEMI), ICT-Institute of Circuit Technology (Hayling Island, United Kingdom)
     Presentation: Results from Polymer Outgassing Metrology Survey (iNEMI webinar)
     Press interviews at SMTA International
Roadmap
     Research Priorities Development Proceeding
     2019 Roadmap Cycle Launched
 

September 2017

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iNEMI Welcomes Linda Wilson as New Roadmap Manager
iNEMI Webinar:  Board Assembly Roadmap
Polymer Outgassing Metrology Survey Results - September 20
Take Advantage of Discount on Membership Dues
Fall Conferences

     SMTAI
     IMPACT 2017
iNEMI Projects
     Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2
     Eco-Design Best Practices
Upcoming Events  
     iNEMI Roadmap Webinar - Board Assembly - September 13
     Call for Participation Webinar:  Eco-Design Best Practices Project - September 13 & 14
     iNEMI at SMTAI - September 17-21
     Electronics Packaging Symposium - September 19-20
     Webinar: Results from Polymer Outgassing Metrology Survey - September 20
     Fall 2017 IPSR Meeting
     iNEMI Session at 2017 IMPACT
     FUTURECAR 2017 - November 8-10
     IEEE SusTech 2017 - November 12-14
     Webinar: Q4 iNEMI Member Update - November 20 & 21
Featured News and Content
     Press Release:  iNEMI Names New Roadmap Manager
     Presentation: iNEMI Regional Member Meeting in Japan
     Presentation: Q3 iNEMI Member Update Webinar
     Presentation: Packaging & Component Substrates Roadmap Webinar
     Presentation: PCB/PCBA Material Characterization for Automotive Harsh Environments End-of Project Webinar
New from the iNEMI Blog
     Flexible Hybrid Electronics Key to a Personalized Digital Future, by Daniel Gamota (Jabil)
Roadmap
     iNEMI Technical Plan Nearing Completion
     Research Priorities Development Proceeding

 

August 2017

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Discount Offered on Membership Dues
Quarterly Member Update - August 29
Automotive Project Publishes Report, Schedules Webinar
Fall Conferences

     SMTAI
     IMPACT 2017
iNEMI Projects
     Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2
     New Packaging Technology Qualification Methodology
     Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 4
Upcoming Events  
     IPSR Webinar Series:
          Integrated Photonic Sensors Manufacturing - August 10
          Assembly Processes - August 24
     Q3 iNEMI Member Update Webinar, August 28 & 29
     iNEMI Roadmap Webinar: Packaging & Component Substrates - August 30
     Call for Participation: Value Recovery from Used Electronics, Phase 2
     End-of-Project Webinar: PCB/PCBA Material Characterization for Automotive Harsh Environments - September 7
     iNEMI Roadmap Webinar- September 13
     iNEMI at SMTAI - September 17-21
     iNEMI Session at 2017 IMPACT
     FUTURECAR - November 8-10
New from the iNEMI Blog
     Packaging Innovation Maintains the Pace of Progress as Moore's Law Scaling Slows, W.R. (Bill) Bottoms
Roadmap
     Chapter-Focused Webinars Planned
          Packaging & Component Substrates - August 30
          Board Assembly - September 13
iNEMI Technical Plan Progresses
Research Priorities Development Meeting Held in July

 

July 2017

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iNEMI Member Meeting in Tokyo - August 4
Quarterly Member Update - August 29
William Chen Receives IEEE Award
We Need Your Input:  Survey to Assess Polymer Outgassing Metrology
iNEMI Projects

     New Packaging Technology Qualification Methodology
     PCB Warpage Characterization & Minimization Project
     Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 4
     End-of-Project Webinar: Electronic Materials for Automotive Harsh Environments
Featured News and Content
     Presentation:  A Vision for the Circular Economy in Hard Disk Drives Based on Self-Management of Common Pool Resources, presented by Colin Fitzpatrick, at ISIE-ISSST (June 29; Chicago) 
     Presentation: iNEMI Roadmap 2017, presented by Alan Rae at the International Conference on Soldering & Reliability (Toronto; June 7).
New from the iNEMI Blog
     Mass Data Storage Roadmap Points to Further Growth in NAND as well as HDD, Tape and Optical Technologies, by Roger F. Hoyt   
Upcoming Events  
     Call for Participation Webinar:  Warpage Characteristics or Organic Packages, July 27 & 28
     iNEMI Member Meeting in Tokyo - August 4
     Q3 iNEMI Member Update Webinar, August 28 & 29
     End-of-Project Webinar: Electronic Materials for Automotive Harsh Environments - September 7
     iNEMI at SMTAI - September 17-21
     iNEMI Session at 2017 IMPACT
Roadmap
     TIGs Continue Work on iNEMI Technical Plan

 

June 2017

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New iNEMI Member
     Critical Materials Institute (CMI)
Board of Directors Election Results
We Need Your Input:  Survey to Assess Polymer Outgassing Metrology
iNEMI Projects

     iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect Project
     PCB Warpage Characterization & Minimization Project
Featured News and Content
     Presentations:  Q2 iNEMI Members Webinar, May 8 & 9
     Presentations:  iNEMI Session at ICEP; Yamagata, Japan, April 20
     Presentation: Relative Humidity Dependence of Creep Corrosion on Organic-Acid Flux Soldered Printed Circuit Boards, June 2017
Upcoming Events  
     Call for Participation Webinar:  PCB Warpage Characterization and Minimization, June 14 & 15
     iNEMI Presentation at 2017 Joint Conference ISIE and ISSST, Chicago, Illinois, June 29
     Q4 iNEMI Member Update Webinar, August 28 & 29
Roadmap
     Five of Seven TIGs Up and Running as Work on Technical Plan Progresses

 

May 2017

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New iNEMI Member
     Silicon Valley X-Ray Inc. (SVXR)
Q2 Member Update Webinar (May 9)
iNEMI Projects

     iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect Project
Featured News and Content
     Presentations:  2017 Roadmap Highlights Webinars (April 6 & 7)
     Presentations:  iNEMI & CDCC Workshop: Corrosion in Data and Telecom Centers (April 24; Shanghai, China)
     Presentation: Highlights of the Passives Chapter from the 2017 iNEMI Roadmap, Chuck Richardson (iNEMI), Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) Spring Engineering Summit (May 3; Herndon, Virginia)
Upcoming Events  
     Q2 iNEMI Member Update Webinar, May 8/9
     R2i-2017 Innovation Workshop, Dublin, Ireland, May 18
     iNEMI Presentation at 2017 Joint Conference ISIE and ISSST, Chicago, Illinois, June 29
     iNEMI Presentation at Toronto Expo & Tech Forum, co-located with International Conference on Soldering & Reliability, Markham, Ontario, June 7
Roadmap
     Additional Chapters and Full Roadmap Published
     TIGs Developing iNEMI Technology Plan

 

April 2017

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iNEMI Welcomes Three New Members
     METech Recycling
     Pegatron Corporation
     Shenmao Technology Inc.    
Value Recovery Report Published
iNEMI Projects

     iNEMI-IPSR Board-Level Optical Interconnect Project
     Approaches to Minimize PCB Warpage in Board Assembly Process to Improve SMT Yield
Upcoming Events  
     iNEMI Session at ICEP Conference, Yamagata, Japan, April 20
     iNEMI & CDCC Workshop, Shanghai, China, April 24
     Q2 iNEMI Member Update Webinar, May 8/9
     R2i-2017 Innovation Workshop, Dublin, Ireland, May 18
     iNEMI Presentation at 2017 Joint Conference ISIE and ISSST, Chicago, Illinois, June 25-29   
Sign Up Today:  Q2 Member Update (May 8/9)
Featured News and Content
     Keynote:  Packaging Trends and Challenges, 2017 IMAPS-UK Microtech, March 16
     Value Recovery Project Report, April 2017
     iNEMI Optoelectronics TIG and Project Meetings at OFC 2017, March 20
     End-of-Project Webinar: High-Temperature, Pb-Free Die Attach Material Project, Phase 1, March 23
     Latest Blog Post:  IoT is a Revolutionary Force in Many Areas
Roadmap
     Additional Roadmap Chapters Published - Available Online for Members

 

March 2017

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iNEMI Welcomes Tin Products Manufacturing Company
Nominations for iNEMI Board of Directors
Get Involved:  iNEMI TIGs and Technical Plan
Presentations from iNEMI Member Meeting in Japan
Integrated Photonics
    
Integrated Photonic Systems Roadmap Available
Upcoming Events 
     AIM Photonics Spring 2017 Meeting, Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 28-29
     iNEMI Session at ICEP Conference, Yamagata, Japan, April 20
     iNEMI & CDCC Workshop, Shanghai, China, April 24
Save the Date
     Make plans to join us for the 2017 iNEMI Roadmap Webinar, April 6-7
Meetings in Asia
     ICEP 2017 Conference, Yamagata, Japan, April 20
     iNEMI & CDCC Workshop, Shanghai, China, April 24
Featured News and Content
     End-of-Project Webinar Presentation:  Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern Inspection Metrology, February 21
     End-of-Project Webinar Presentation:  Ultra Low Loss Laminate-PCB, March 7/8
     APEX 2017 Presentations
iNEMI Projects
     New Project:  Approaches to Minimize PCB Warpage in Board Assembly Process to Improve SMT Yield
     End-of-Project Webinar:  High Temperature, Pb-free Die Attach Material Project, March 22/23


February 2017

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Roadmap Webinars Set
Get Involved:  iNEMI TIGs and Technical Plan
Integrated Photonics

     Integrated Photonic Systems Roadmap
     IPSR Consortial Projects
Upcoming Events 
     Keynote presentation, MicroTech 2017 (UK), March 16
     iNEMI Optoelectronics TIG and Project Meetings at OFC 2017, Los Angeles, California, March 20
     IPSR Meetings at OFC 2017, Los Angeles, California, March 19-21
     Webinar: Highlights of 2017 iNEMI Roadmap, April 6 & 7
     iNEMI Session at ICEP Conference, Yamagata, Japan, April 20
     AIM Photonics Spring 2017 Meeting, Cambridge Massachusetts, March 28-29
Save the Date for Quarterly Member Webinars
     Q2:  May 8 & 9
     Q3:  August 28 & 29
     Q4:  November 20 & 21    
Featured News and Content
     Presentations from iNEMI's First Quarter Member Webinar, February 6 & 7
     Latest blog post:  Building a Circular Economy in the Electronics Industry
iNEMI Projects
     Three End-of-Project Webinars Scheduled
          Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern Inspection & Metrology, February 20/21
          Ultra Low Loss Laminate/PCB, March 7/8
          High-Temperature, Pb-free Die Attach Material Project, March 22/23
 

January 2017

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2017 iNEMI Roadmap
    
Mining the Roadmap
iNEMI Meetings
     First Quarter Members Briefing Webinar, February 6 & 7
     iNEMI at APEX - San Diego, California
          Session S04:  Corrosion/SIR Reliability I, February 14
          Buzz Session 8:  iNEMI Roadmap Update, February 16
          iNEMI Member Meeting, February 16
     iNEMI Member Briefing in Kawasaki, Japan, February 17
Upcoming Events 
     Quarterly Member Briefing, February 6 & 7
     Member Meeting at APEX, February 16
     Member Briefing in Japan, February 17
     Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern Inspection/Metrology End-of-Project Webinar, February 20/21
     Optoelectronics TIG and Project Meetings at OFC 2017, Los Angeles, California
Featured News and Content
     iNEMI Research Webinar: Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging, presented by Fraunhofer IZM, January 12
Projects
     New Projects in Sign-Up
          Connector Reliability Test Recommendations, Phase 2
          Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2
     Three End-of-Project Webinars Scheduled
          Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern Inspection & Metrology, February 20/21
          Ultra Low Loss Laminate/PCB, March 7/8
          High-Temperature, Pb-free Die Attach Material Project, March 22/23
 


December 2016

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iNEMI's Year of Review
New iNEMI Members:  Senko Advanced Components

     Saki Corporation
     5N Plus
     ViTrox Technologies
iNEMI Meetings
     Meetings at APEX
          Member briefing, February 16
          2017 Roadmap presentation, February 16
          Creep Corrosion Project presentation, February 14
     Member Briefing in Kawasaki, Japan, February 17
Upcoming Events 
     iNEMI Research Webinar: Fan-out Wafer Level Packaging, presented by Fraunhofer IZM, January 12, 2017
     New Project Call for Participation Webinars
          Connector Reliability Test Recommendations, Phase 2, January 12/13
          Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, January 18/19
     iNEMI Sessions at IPC APEX
     iNEMI Member Briefing in Japan, February 17  
Featured News & Content
     Webinar:  Follow-up to iNEMI Forum at Electronics Goes Green
     iNEMI Research Webinar:  Developing Damage Models for Solder Joints Exposed to Complex Stress States
     End-of-Project Webinar: Value Recovery from Used Hard Disk Drives
 

November 2016

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New Member:  Senko Advanced Components
iNEMI Member Survey - How are we doing?
Follow-up webinar to the iNEMI Forum at EGG

Upcoming Events 
     Follow-up webinar to iNEMI Forum at EGG, November 30
     iNEMI Research Webinar: Developing Damage Models for Solder Joints Exposed to Complex Stress States: Influence of Potting, Coating, Mirroring, and Housing; presented by DfR Solutions, December 8
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Value Recovery from End-of-Life Electronics, December 14
     iNEMI Research Webinar: Fan-out Wafer Level Packaging (FOWLP), presented by Fraunhofer IZM, January 12, 2017
Projects
     Sign up for Connector Reliability Test Recommendations, Phase 2
     Sign up for Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors, Phase 2
     End-of-Project Webinar: Value Recovery from End-of-Life Electronics
     Project Surveys Underway:
          HDD Value Recovery
          High-Temperature, Pb-free Die Attach Material
          Packaging Projects
Roadmap
     2017 iNEMI Roadmap Nearing Completion
     Integrated Photonic Systems Roadmap (IPSR)
          IPSR webinar scheduled, November 17
Featured News and Content
     Presentations
          iNEMI PCB/PCBA Seminar
          End-of-Project Webinar: Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3
          End0of-Project Webinar: DC-DC Power Module Phase 2
          Q4 Member Update Webinar
          iNEMI Research Webinar:  Five-Step Methodology for Assessment of Sustainable Technologies, presented by Granta Design
          Electronic Materials for Automotive Harsh Environment, presented by Steve Payne (iNEMI) at AESIN Conference

October 2016

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New Board Member Named
Member Webinar Scheduled for Q4
New Member Survey - How are we doing?
iNEMI PCB/PCBA Seminar
PSMC becomes IPSR
Dues Discount Deadline is This Month

Research Webinars Scheduled
     Five-Step Methodology for Assessment of Sustainable Technologies
Upcoming Events 
     iNEMI PCB/PCBA Seminar, October 25, Taiwan
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3, October 27-28
     End-of-Project Webinar:  DC-DC Power Module, Phase 2, October 27
     Q4 Member Webinar, October 31/November 1, November 3
     AIM Photonics Fall 2016 Meeting
     iNEMI Research Webinar, November 3
     FUTURECAR: New Era of Automotive Electronics Workshop, November 9-10
Projects
     Two Projects Report Findings in End-of-Project Webinars
          Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3, October 27-28
          DC-DC Power Module, Phase 2, October 27
     We Need Your Input:  iNEMI Inspection/Metrology Survey for Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern
iNEMI Roadmap
     2017 Roadmap Nearing Completion
Featured News and Content
     Presentations
          iNEMI Forum at Electronics Goes Green 2016
          Automotive Panel at ESTC
          Medical Product Sector 2015/17 Roadmap Highlights
          Comparison of Advanced Package Warpage Measurement Metrologies
          iNEMI Presentations at SMTAI
 

September 2016

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Discount Offered on Membership Dues
2015 Research Priorities Published
Research Webinars Scheduled

     Assessment of the Reliability of Lead-Free Solder Joints, September 28
     Electric Cars/Buses and Magnetic Materials, November 3
Upcoming Events 
     iNEMI Presentation at IEMT-EMAP, September 21
     iNEMI Presentations at SMTAI, September 26-28
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3, October 27-28
     FUTURECAR: New Era of Automotive Electronics Workshop, November 9-10
Projects
     Call for Participation:  Characterize and Quantify the Production Inspection Capability of the AXI of HiP Defects Project
     Call for Participation: Reuse and Recycling Metrics Project, Phase 2
     Participate in the Survey: iNEMI Inspection/Metrology Survey for Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern
     End-of-Project Webinar: Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3, October 27-28
iNEMI Roadmap
     Join the iNEMI Roadmap Group on LinkedIn
Featured News and Content
     Presentations from Japan Member Meeting
     iNEMI Blog:  Improving Product Quality Through Collaborative Problem Solving


August 2016

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New iNEMI Member:
     Henkel
Discount Offered on Membership Dues
Events Scheduled for Q3
     iNEMI Recycling Electronics Forum at Electronics Goes Green - September 6
     Automotive Panel Roundtable:  Miniaturization & System Integration Challenges for Automotive Applications at ESTC - September 14
     iNEMI/MEPTEC/SMTA Medical Electronics Symposium 2016 - September 14-15
iNEMI Roadmap
     Site confirmed for August TWG Review Meeting
Presentations Available Online
 

July 2016

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New iNEMI Members:
     General Electric
     Elmatica AS
Follow us:  iNEMI Blog & LinkedIn
Webinar discusses recommendations from Substrate & Package Technology Workshop

Events Scheduled for Q3
     iNEMI Member Briefing in Japan - August 4
     iNEMI Recycling Electronics Forum at Electronics Goes Green - September 6
     Automotive Panel Roundtable:  Miniaturization & System Integration Challenges for Automotive Applications at ESTC, September 14
     iNEMI/MEPTEC/SMTA Medical Electronics Symposium 2016, September 14-15
Deployment
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors
     Call for Participation Webinar:  Characterize and Quantify the Production Inspection Capability of the AXI of HiP (Head in Pillow) Defects Project
iNEMI Roadmap
     Site confirmed for August TWG Review Meeting
In the News

 

June 2016

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New iNEMI Members:
     Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI)
     U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
iNEMI Board of Directors Elections
Council of Members Meeting Report
iNEMI Substrate & Package Technology Workshop Report

     Follow-up webinars
Events Scheduled for Q3
     iNEMI Member Briefing in Japan - August 4
     iNEMI Recycling Electronics Forum at Electronics Goes Green - September 6
     Automotive Panel Roundtable:  Miniaturization & System Integration Challenges for Automotive Applications at ESTC, September 14
     Medical Electronics Symposium 2016, September 14-15
Deployment
     End-of-Project Webinar:  Development of Cleanliness Specification for Expanded Beam Connectors
iNEMI Roadmap
     2017 iNEMI Roadmap Workshops
     Site confirmed for August TWG Review Meeting
     TWG/PEG Leadership Status
Photonic Systems Manufacturing Roadmap (PSMR) Update
In the News

 

April / May 2016

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New iNEMI Members:
     CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D)
     St. Jude Medical
iNEMI Board of Directors Election
iNEMI Council of Members Webinar
iNEMI Substrate & Package Technology Workshop:
     "Road to Integrated SiP Package Technology Innovation"
Deployment - Call for Participation Webinars

     Final Assembly Automation and Optimization Project
     SiP Module Moldability Project
Deployment - New Projects in Sign-Up
     High-Temperature, Pb-free Die-Attach Material
     PCB/PCBA Material Characterization for Automotive Harsh Environments
     Reuse and Recycling Metrics, Phase 2
iNEMI Roadmap
     2017 iNEMI Roadmap Workshops
          North America Workshop (Las Vegas, Nevada)
          Europe Roadmap Workshop / Webinar
          Asia Roadmap Workshop / Webinar
     Site needed for August TWG Review Meeting
     TWG/PEG Leadership Changes
Photonic Systems Manufacturing Consortium (PSMC) News
Presentations now available online

 

February / March 2016

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New iNEMI Members:
     Suzhou Eunow Co., Ltd.
     Interflux Electronics N.V.
     Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Summary of Member Meeting held in Japan, hosted by Hitachi Chemical
iNEMI Substrate & Package Technology Workshop:
     "Road to Integrated SiP Package Technology Innovation"
Deployment - Meetings

     iNEMI Optoelectronics Meetings at OFC 2016
Deployment - New Initiatives
     Value Recovery from End-of-Life Electronics
     Fine Pitch Circuit Pattern Inspection/Metrology Project
     Flexible Automation/Line Integration
     Material for High-Power, High-Density PCB for Automotive Under-the-Hood Applications
Deployment - End-of-Project Webinars
     Automotive Electronic Material Challenges
     Connector Reliability Test Recommendations
iNEMI Roadmap
     Call for participation:  iNEMI Environmentally Sustainable Electronics TWG
     Summary of 2017 iNEMI Roadmap TWG Kick-off
     Site needed for August TWG Review Meeting
     TWG/PEG Leadership Changes
Presentations now available online


January 2016

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New iNEMI Members:
     Insidix
     TAKAOKA TOKO Co., LTD.
Research Seminar:  What is the Critical Materials Institute?
2017 Roadmap TWG Kick-off Meeting & PEG Workshop
Member Meeting in Japan, hosted by Hitachi Chemical
Deployment - New Initiatives

     Flexible Automation/Line Integration
     Material for High-Power, High-Density PCB for Automotive Under-the-Hood Applications
Deployment - Four Projects in Sign-Up
     BiSn-based Low-Temperature Soldering Process and Reliability
     Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3
     Characterize and Quantify the Production Inspection Capability of the AXI of HiP Defects
     Semiconductor Package Miniaturization Test Vehicle for Medical Applications Program
iNEMI Roadmap
     2017 iNEMI Roadmap TWG Kick-off Scheduled for February 10-11
     Site needed for August TWG Review Meeting
     TWG Leadership Changes
Presentations now available online
 

October / November 2015

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New iNEMI Members:
     Rosenberger
     University of Waterloo
Check out our new website and update your account
Photonic Systems Manufacturing Consortium (PSMC)
     Webinars review preliminary roadmap results
     Joint Meeting of PSMC, MIT Microphotonic Center and AIM Photonics Scheduled
Deployment - New Projects in Sign-Up
     Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 2
     Semiconductor Package Miniaturization Test Vehicle for Medical Applications Program
iNEMI Roadmap
     TIG Technical Plan & Research Priorities Documents
     TWG Kick-off for 2017 Roadmap Is Just Around the Corner
     New PEG added for 2017 Cycle
     PEG Leadership Changes
Presentations now available online

 

September 2015

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Discount Offered on Membership Dues
Japan Members' Meeting held on August 7 at Intel Japan
Fall Conferences cover medical, green and automotive electronics
2015 Medical Electronics Symposium
MSEI Open House in conjunction with Medical Electronics Symposium
Emerging Green 2015:  Electronics in a Circular Economy
iNEMI Activities at SMTA International
iNEMI/SMTA Workshop:  Electronic Material Challenges for Vehicles of the Future
Deployment
  • New Project:  Semiconductor Package Miniaturization Test Vehicle for Medical Applications Program (Survey and Design Proposal for Test Vehicle Project)
  • End-of-Project Webinar:  MEMS Test Methods for Inertial Sensors
  • Call for Participation:  Development of Optimized Design Rules/DFM/DFT and Test Methodologies to Support HDI Technology
iNEMI Roadmap
  • Technical Plan & Research Priorities to be Published in September
  • 2017 iNEMI Roadmap Kick-off Just Around the Corner
Presentations now available online
Upcoming events

 

August 2015

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Discount Offered on Membership Dues
Welcome new member:  Shinko Electric America
Fall Conferences cover medical, green and automotive electronics
2015 Medical Electronics Symposium
MSEI Open House in conjunction with Medical Electronics Symposium
Emerging Green 2015:  Electronics in a Circular Economy
iNEMI Workshop:  Electronic Material Challenges for Vehicles of the Future
In Memory of David Lando
Deployment
  • Three Projects in Sign-Up
    • DC-DC Power Module, Phase 2 (Prototyping and Testing)
    • Use Environment Classification
    • Semiconductor Package Miniaturization Test Vehicle for Medical Applications Program (Survey and Design Proposal for Test Vehicle Project)
  • Three End-of-Project Webinars Scheduled
    • Alternative Materials Assessment
    • Metals Recycling
    • MEMS Test Methods for Inertial Sensors
  • Four New Initiatives are Currently in Development or Ready to Launch
    • Bi-Sn Based Low-Temperature Solder Process and Reliability
    • Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3
    • Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3
    • Quantify Impact of Board Design and Process Control on SMT Performance
iNEMI Roadmap
  • TIG Gap Analysis/Technical Plan Meetings Winding Down
  • iNEMI / ITRS Meetings at Stanford / Semicon West
  • 2017 iNEMI Roadmap Kick-off Just Around the Corner
Presentations now available online
Upcoming events
 


July 2015

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Welcome new member:  Altera Corporation
Repair and Recycling Metrics End-of-Project Webinar Scheduled
iNEMI Member Meeting in Japan on August 7
Automotive Workshop scheduled for October 5 in Germany
Deployment
  • Three Projects in Sign-Up
    • DC-DC Power Module, Phase 2 (Prototyping and Testing)
    • Use Environment Classification
    • QFN Package Board Level Reliability
  • Four New Initiative are Currently in Development or Ready to Launch
    • Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 3
    • Qualification Test Development for Creep Corrosion, Phase 3
    • Characterize and Quantify the Inspection Capability of AXI on HiP (Head in Pillow) Defects
    • Quantify Impact of Board Design and Process Control on SMT Performance
iNEMI Roadmap
  • TIG Gap Analysis/Technical Plan Meetings Continuing to Develop Technical Plan & Research Priorities
  • iNEMI / ITRS Meetings at Stanford / Semicon West
Presentations now available online
Upcoming events
 


May/June 2015

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Welcome new member:  Bel Power Solutions
iNEMI Member Meeting in Japan on August 7
Automotive Workshop scheduled for Fall 2015 in Europe
Deployment
  • Two End-of-Project Webinars
    • Impact of Low CTE Mold Compound on 2nd Level Solder Joint Reliability, Phase 1
    • Warpage Characteristics of Organic Packages, Phase 2
  • Two Projects in Sign-Up
    • DC-DC Power Module, Phase 2 (Prototyping and Testing)
    • Use Environment Classification
  • Two Projects Starting Up
    • Semiconductor Package Miniaturization Test Vehicle for Medical Applications Initiative
    • Characterize and Quantify the Inspection Capability of the AXI on HiP (Head in Pillow) Defects Initiative
iNEMI Roadmap
  • Roadmap webinar roll-out
  • TIG Gap Analysis/Technical Plan meetings scheduled
Spring workshop held for PSMC
Presentations now available online
Upcoming events
 


April 2015

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Welcome new member:  UNITEC Semicondutores S/A
Nasser Grayeli to receive CPMT Award for 2015
Asia Packaging Technology Group
2015 iNEMI Research Seminar Series
Deployment
  • Call for Participation:  Semiconductor Package Miniaturization Test Vehicle for Medical Applications Initiative
iNEMI Roadmap
  • Roadmap webinar roll-out
  • TIG Gap Analysis/Technical Plan meetings scheduled
Presentations now available online
Upcoming events
 


March 2015

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Welcome new member:  US Conec
Three new Directors named to iNEMI Board
iNEMI Council of Members meeting
iNEMI Member meeting in Japan
Asia Packaging Technology Group
iNEMI Optoelectronics TIG and project meetings; at OFC in Los Angeles, California
iNEMI at ICEP-IAAC 2015; Kyoto, Japan
iNEMI Roadmap
  • Roadmap webinar scheduled for April 9
  • TIG Gap Analysis/Technical Plan meetings scheduled
Deployment
  • Connector project surveys

Presentations now available online
Upcoming events