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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2024 FEATURE ARTICLES Cold Milling as an Alternative PCB Component Removal Method by Bob Wettermann Novel Automatic Repair of Populated PCBs in a Cost-effective and Adaptive Way by Irving Rodriguez FEATURE COLUMNS Mastering the Art of Reworking Circuit Assemblies by Mike Konrad Making Rework a Smart Business Opportunity by Michael Ford FEATURE INTERVIEWS A New Generation of AI AOI with Roberto Gatti The High Cost of Rework with Nash Bell, Dan Patten, and Laura Ripoli Rework: A Perspective From the Source with Maria Mejias JANUARY 2024 • FEATURED CONTENT In this issue, we investigate rework's current state of the art. What are the root causes and how are they resolved? What is the financial impact of rework, and is it possible to eliminate it entirely without sacrificing your yields? The Cost of Rework 40 46 24 36 16 30 56