86 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2019
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X-Rayted Files: Just Because You
Can't See the Problem Doesn't Mean
It's Not There!
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In this new column, Dr. Bill
Cardoso will cover everything
related to X-rays from cool
historical facts to the latest in
technological advancements,
starting with the discovery of
X-rays in 1895.
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eSMART Factory Conference 2019,
Day 1
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The recent eSMART Factory
Conference in June in Dear-
born, Michigan, was the sec-
ond annual conference on the
smart factory. SMTA described
it as "A technical conference
with a focus on electronics
manufacturing from software systems/pro-
cesses to augmented reality and smart inspec-
tion." In this article, Happy Holden gives us
the highlights of the conference.
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The Mannifest: Custom Reflow
Ovens and Curing
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It seems that a lot of compa-
nies in today's market are buy-
ing specialized ovens for cur-
ing. Did you know that most
SMT reflow ovens can be mod-
ified by the manufacturer (and
quite easily too) for curing applications? In
most cases, these ovens will also still work for
SMT reflow, eliminating the need to waste pre-
cious floor space on a second oven.
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The Government Circuit: Recession
Fears, Trade Wars—What Can We Do?
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Despite many strong economic indicators,
recent news reports are filled with growing
concerns about the risk of a U.S. and global
recession in the next 12–24 months. Amid a
prolonged trade war between the U.S. and
China, and an "inversion" between long-term
and short-term bond yields, a recent survey
found that 74% of economists predict the next
recession will hit by the end of 2021.
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