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* IPC/Soldertec Global Webcast on Essential WEEE Compliance
November 17, 2004 
9:00 am - 10:00 am (Central Standard Time) 
16:00 - 17:00 (Central European Time)
The "Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive" (WEEE) controls the disposal and treatment of electrical & electronic waste at end of life; it sets minimum requirements for EU member countries. Exporters into the EU should understand the implications of the directive to secure a future market for their product within Europe.

The directive aims to:
* Increase recovery and recycling rates of WEEE
* Improve environmental performance of all operators involved in the life cycle of WEEE Implement producer responsibility for WEEE 
http://www.ipc.org/calendar/WEEEwebcast_1104/WEEEwebcast_1104.htm

* IPC/Soldertec Global Webcast on Essential RoHS Lead Free Compliance
December 9, 2004 
9:00 am - 10:00 am (Central Standard Time) 
16:00 - 17:00 (Central European Time) 
Are you ready to comply with the European Union's Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS), including a ban on lead in electronics beginning July 1, 2006?  

Join IPC's informative webcast to learn about the latest developments on the implementation of the RoHS-- including the definition of lead free, recent exemptions and plans for enforcement.  Whether you have a compliance plan in place or are just getting started, you will find this webcast a quick and convenient way to get up to speed on this still-evolving regulation.
http://www.ipc.org/calendar/RoHSwebcast_1204/RoHSWebcast_1204.htm

* IPC/JEDEC Lead Free North America Conference
December 1-3, 2004       Boston, Massachusetts
8:30 am - 4:00 pm 
This conference will not only address those issues North America will face with the ban of lead quickly approaching in Europe, but it will also address the growing issue of tin whiskers.

If the industry is going to demand the use of pure tin coats, it's time to investigate the tin whisker phenomenon. At this conference, you will hear from experts in the industry on how the ban of lead free will affect the companies here in North America. Learn how to stay ahead of the competition and keep you and your company up to speed on the progress of no lead in electronic products.  Be sure you understand the effect this ban will have here in North America.
www.ipc.org/LeadFreeNA

For a full description, pricing information or to download the registration form, please click on the links provided underneath each event.

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