IPC releases Technology Roadmap

IPC has announced the release of the 2002/2003 National Technology Roadmap for Electronic Interconnections The IPC Roadmap provides a glimpse at the product development, process development and service needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) over the next 10 years and analyzes how these needs correspond to the requirements of printed circuit board (PCB) and electronics assembly industries. Each chapter of the IPC Roadmap contains specific findings and recommendations that address current, near-term, mid-term and long-term OEM requirements, proposed actions and opportunities. The 480-page document encompasses the supply chain infrastructure needed for single chip and multi-chip packaging, printed board issues, assembly considerations, optoelectronics and related management and environmental key pressure points. While IPC Members will automatically receive free CD versions of the 2002/2003 IPC Roadmap by mail, additional copies can be purchased through the IPC Online Store www.ipc.org/onlinestore at the following prices at $125.00 for a CD-ROM or $250.00 for a hard copy.Source: PCBnewsline