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IPC-1791 QML program focused on prime con-
tractors and OEMs and provides updates on
existing programs.
Naprotek Renews AS9100D Certification
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Naprotek Inc., a provider of electronic man-
ufacturing services, has successfully renewed
its AS9100D certification. With this milestone,
together with the ISO 9001:2015 certification,
Naprotek maintains the appropriate, consen-
sus-driven quality benchmarks to serve the
aviation, space, and defense industries.
Harris Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell
Night Vision Business to Elbit Systems
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Harris Corporation and Elbit Systems Ltd. have
announced the signing of a definitive agree-
ment under which Elbit Systems of America
LLC (ESA) will acquire Harris' Night Vision
business for $350 million in cash.
OSI Systems Wins $4M Contract to
Provide Explosives and Narcotics
Trace Detection Systems
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OSI Systems Inc. announced that its secu-
rity division was awarded a contract valued
at approximately $4 million by an interna-
tional airport to provide multiple units of its
Itemiser 4DX explosives and narcotics detec-
tion system and follow-on service and spare
parts support.
IPC Working to Revive Lead-free R&D
in High-reliability Sectors
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Ask yourself the following question: Why is it
that the aerospace, defense, and high-perfor-
mance (ADHP) electronics sectors remain reli-
ant on lead solders and components even as
the commercial sector has largely phased out
their use? Read on to find the answer.
IPC: Trump's FY2020 Budget Plan
Kicks Off U.S. Policy Debates
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Within the last week, U.S. President Trump
released his $4.7 trillion fiscal 2020 budget
plan, kicking off the annual federal budget pro-
cess. IPC is watching several budget debates
that could impact the electronics industry and
its supply chain.
Sypris Reports Double-digit Revenue and
Margin Growth Forecast for 2019
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Sypris Solutions, Inc. reported financial results
for its fourth quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2018. Net revenue for the full
year 2018 increased 6.9% over 2017 and gross
margin improved 460 basis points.
Tempo Automation Inks Manufacturing
Contract with Lockheed Martin
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Tempo Automation, the world's fastest elec-
tronics manufacturer for prototyping and low-
volume production of printed circuit board
assemblies (PCBAs), has signed a manufactur-
ing contract with global security and aerospace
company Lockheed Martin.
Which IPC-A-610 Class Is Best
for Your PCBA?
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For many EMS providers, IPC-A-610 is the
agreed standard to define what's acceptable
and what's not in the world of PCBA produc-
tion. As an OEM, it's important that you're
clear on the basic principles that separate those
classes so that you have a clear and realistic
expectation of what the results are going to be.
IPC Validation Services:
New Programs and Updates
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Randy Cherry, director of IPC Validation Ser-
vices, gives Judy Warner an overview of a new
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