RoHS-WEEE Compliance News

RoHSwell Compliance News Feed

23 Aug 2009 06:40:43 MST

This feed of RoHS and WEEE articles from electronics industry publications is provided by RoHSwell.com. Visit RoHSwell.com for the latest and best information about RoHS, WEEE and other green initiatives.

SPEX CertiPrep introduces new Certified Reference Material

23 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

SPEX CertiPrep is offering a RoHS/WEEE Check Standard (ROHS-25) that contains Br, Pb, Hg, Cr, and Cd in a Polyethylene matrix. The standard comes in a 25g size.

Recycling rate above European average

23 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

WEEE Ireland says the level of recycling of electronic and electrical goods has exceeded its expectations.

Survival of the Fittest

21 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Battery holders evolve with modern electronics manufacturing and assembly.

WEEE seminars offered by Environment Agency

21 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Firms in the West Midlands wanting to make sure their practices fall under the recommendations set out by the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive may wish to attend new seminars on the subject.

GIA Sees Opportunity for 'Green Movement' in Asia Pacific

20 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA, www.globalintelligence.com), a Strategic Market Intelligence and Advisory company, has warned that the Asia Pacific countries most likely to recover fastest from the current economic downturn also have the least stringent environmental regulations. The slowing economic activity however, also presents an opportunity for stronger firms to upgrade themselves further and to improve their efficiencies.

Non RoHS lead solder reballing certification with optical inspection available from ISI

19 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Interconnect Systems Inc. (ISI) in Camarillo, Calif., is offering a process of removing lead free solder spheres then attaching tin-lead (Sn63Pb37) eutectic lead solder spheres that has been qualified by commercial, industrial, military, and aerospace companies, ISI officials say.

Tailoring Flux Formulations to Enhance Solder Paste Performance

19 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Continued component miniaturization, the emergence of complex assembly methods, finer-pitch connections, changes in plating methods, nanometer-scale materials, and the requirements of new electrical generation and distribution technologies now challenge the performance of soldering processes at every level. Environmental initiatives launched at the beginning of the 21st century, such as RoHS, have also resulted in fundamental changes to both solder alloys and flux-based carrier systems.

Lasky looks at RoHS 3 years later

18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Dr. Ron Lasky put out a blog indicating that the transition to RoHS-compliant electronic components has been a success.

WEEE choice for councils advocated by Electrolink

17 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

Electrolink, a compliance scheme for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), has said that recent legal battles should not affect the company councils choose for the service.

House bill echoes RoHS

12 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

According to an article at the Design News sister publication, EDN, a proposed amendment to the 1976 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) has been put before the U.S. House of Representatives. The amendment could set regulations in the United States that are similar to those in the European Unionâ€™s RoHS.

Gaps in WEEE Directive laid bare

12 Aug 2009 13:00:00 MST

The introduction of a national or European Union register to hold all organisations handling waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU will help Member States to capture more WEEE tonnages, according to an industry expert.

Comment: US inches towards RoHS-stlye rules

21 Jul 2009 13:00:00 MST

The US is considering adopting its own RoHS-style rules on the use of hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium in electronics products.

Q5 - Interviews with electronics industry leaders

15 Jul 2009 13:00:00 MST

In the Q5 series of interviews Electronics Weekly puts its questions to an industry figure. Five short sharp questions reveal their thoughts on the issues that matter most. From ARM's chairman, Sir Robin Saxby, to touchscreen technology firm Zytronic's MD, Mark Cambridge, the business leaders share their particular insights on the UK electronics industry.

New RoHS-WEEE Compliance Seminars at RoHSwell.com

14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 MST

These seminars have been posted on RoHSwell.com:

IPC Webcast, Lead-free Updates, 15,16,17 Sep 2009, 10-11 am CDT, Webinar
IPC Midwest, Standards Development Meetings, 20-23 Sep 2009, Schaumburg, IL USA
Green Manufacturing Expo, 22-24 Sep 2009, Rosemont, IL USA
IPC Midwest, Exhibition, Conference and Courses, 23-24 Sep 2009, Schaumburg, IL USA

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