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4 SMT Magazine • November 2014 PCB assembly rework and repair are often seen as afterthoughts, and they're not particu- larly sexy or exciting topics, either. But when your parts are too pricey to be scrapped, rework and repair can be lifesavers. This month, expert contributors Paul Wood, Bob Wettermann, and Joerg Nolte offer updates on the latest rework and repair processes and equipment. rework challenges for smartphones and tablets by Paul Wood new Placement technology for rework systems by Joerg Nolte bare board ecos, ecns and Design modifications by Bob Wettermann 12 24 36