Advancing Surface Mount Technology

As we approach the end of this decade it is becoming clear that surface mount technology is changing the face of electronics assembly. The implication of this is that off-shore sourcing of electronic products due to low labour costs may no longer be the most economical mode of production. SMT will allow electronics assembly to be completed in the Western developed world at no greater cost. As with all new technologies, SMT can only be successful if its introduction is carefully planned. This briefing collects together the experience of companies and individuals worldwide to provide an in-depth treatment of the opportunities and pitfalls presented by the rapid development of surface mount technology.