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European PCB Convention - Wiesbaden - Germany - September 29th to October 1st

Along with the tens of thousands of ³Convention News² being sent out, the EPC Event Management team is producing a more regular update of progress on the show to be distributed digitally.  This document provides up to the minute data and is circulated to anyone wishing to receive it.

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------------------------------ FOR MORE INFORMATION -----------------------------------

If you would like more information or just a chat about the European PCB Convention please feel free to call, fax, or Email Philip Stoten, the Event Manager:

Philip Stoten, Event Manger, European PCB Convention
4 Winship Road, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 6BQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1223 423308 - Fax: +44 1223 423371 - Email: [log in to unmask]

------------------------------ A SELL OUT EVENT    -----------------------------------

A sell out exhibition, a world class conference and an interactive workshop programme all combine to produce the most important printed circuit event in Europe this year.

Demand continues to be strong for this yea'rs European PCB Convention in Wiesbaden and it isn¹t difficult to see why.  This event is not just a first for EPC, it is a first for Europe.  For the first time in Europe, the whole PCB industry is ready to gather in one location for an event of such international standing that visitors from as far away as Japan and the United States are already committed to attending.

Perhaps the fact that almost 7000 square metres of exhibition space will be occupied by Europe¹s leaders in equipment, consumables and services to the industry is the attraction to these visitors.  Perhaps it is the news of the conference programme, to be released during June, that has mobilised these people into coming to Wiesbaden this autumn.  The quality of the papers and of the presenters will clearly ensure that this is a world class conference covering both technical and commercial issues.

Or perhaps it is the opportunity to get involved in the workshop programme that has inspired those in the industry who believe they can affect the industry as well as keep in touch with it at such an event.

Whether it is one of these reasons or the opportunity to network with the worlds PCB industry that brings people to Wiesbaden, it is assured that the event will be the largest of its kind in Europe.

Don¹t miss this opportunity to be part of history, and see the World in Europe

See you in Wiesbaden -  Philip Stoten  -  Event Manager

------------------------- A World Class Conference Programme  ---------------------

In Wiesbaden this year you will have the opportunity to take part in a world class event.  EPC 98 combines exhibition, conference and workshops to provide the definitive European PCB event.

The conference programme has now been released and the response has been one of excitement.

The programme begins on day one with what can only be described as an un-missable keynote session entitled ³World-wide Trends in the Electronic Interconnection Industry².

Bill Burr, President of EIPC, will introduce this session that offers presentations from Robert Mills, President of Viasystems Group Inc., Tiana Vainio, Purchasing Manager responsible for global sourcing of PCB¹s at Nokia Mobile Phones, and Dieter Weiss of Dielektra.  This session is sure to fill up very quickly, speakers of this quality and influence are a rarity and much of the industry will be keen to hear what they have to say.

Following this first session will be the official opening of the exhibition.  During that afternoon and the following two days the conference will be divided into two simultaneous tracks.  On Tuesday afternoon there will be a Œprocess track¹ and Œdesign and data track¹.

On Wednesday there will be a Œmicrovia track¹ running through the day as well as a morning Œmanufacturing track¹ and an afternoon Œmanagement track¹.  Thursday will be a morning only session with a Œprocess track¹ and a Œtechnology track¹.

The quality of the papers offered was exceptionally high and those chosen represent the highest levels of skill and knowledge within the PCB industry from all over the world.  Simultaneous translation into French, Italian and German will ensure that every delegate can get the maximum value from their EPC visit.  The conference sessions are scheduled to allow delegates time to visit the exhibition and the facilities at the Rhein Main Hallen, which in Wiesbaden are second to none.

The social calendar, spouses programme and wonderful location all combine to make the visit pleasurable as well as educational.

For more information about this exciting conference contact the Event Manager¹s office and ask for a full copy of the programme.


----------------  Workshops allow EPC Visitors to influence their industry  --------------


The team at EPC are delighted to be able to offer such an extensive workshop programme at this coming European PCB Convention in Wiesbaden this Autumn.

Workshops represent a unique opportunity for delegates to influence the future in which they work.  The workshops are chaired by leading technologists from within the industry and are expected to provide a lively forum for debate.  The importance of workshops should never be underrated in an industry moving as fast as PCBs.

To get more details about the workshops or to obtain information about taking part, contact Eric Toumieux at the EIPC or Philip Stoten at the EPC Event Managers office.

Workshop titles include:
Future Bare Board Test Solutions for High Density Interconnects
ISO 14001 - A Challenge for the European PCB Industry
Metal Finishing (in German)
Effective Design to Manufacture Data Transfer
Alternative Materials for HDI PCB¹s with Microvia Technology. (in German)
Laser Drilling Technology
Laser Direct Imaging

------------------------- Exhibitor List  -------------------------

An impressive list of exhibitors is sure to attract a substantial crowd of visitors.
A full layout of the stands and stand number list is available from the Event Manager.

3M
ACS Industries
Abba Rubber
Adam Pill
AIK Laminates
Aismalibar
ALFA
Alfachimici
Alphamat
AOI International
Argon
Arlon
August Krempel Soehne
B Bächer
Barco
Bieffebi
BLT Circuit Services
BMS H Haller
C A Picard
CAB EL
Camtek
Cedal
CCI Eurolam
CDL Electronics
CEMA
CEMCO
Chemring
Ching Kuang Chemical
Chrisropher Associates
CIBA Speciality Chemicals
Cimatec
Cimnet Information
Cipel Martigny
Circuit Automation
Cirgraphics
CMI International
Coates
Cugher
Deglarges Industries
Daiwa Giken
Depeltronik
Dexter
DuPont (PEM)
DuPont (AFS)
EIE Systems
Electra Polymers
Electro Scientific
Electrochemicals
Elektrotech Services
Elga Ronal
Elkem
Enthone OMI
ETEC
Excellon Europa
Fastek
FLG Grünewald
Florida Cirtec
FSL Deutschland
Gabriel Benmajor
Gerber Systems
Grace
GSPK Engineering
GTB
Günther Strecker
Heart
Hitachi Seiko
HML
Holders Technology
Holmstrands Automation
Imaro
Integritest
International Supplies
IPC
Isola
ITC Intercircuit
Kemmer Präsizion
KSM International
Lamitel
Lantronics
Lavinir
Lea Ronal
Leitec
Lippert
Lisi
Lloyd Doyle
Ludy
Lumonics
M & B Plating Racks
M D Test Systems
MacDermid
Mania
Maschinfabrik Laüffer
MEC Europe
MicroCraft
Mitsubishi
Mitsui Eurocel
Moderne Elemat
Morton International
Multiline Europe
Nais
Nan Ya
Nelco International
New Systems
Nidec-Read
Nubal Electronics
Occleppo
Olec
ONO Sokki
Optek
Orbotech
Orc Electronic Products
Orc Manufacturing
Ormecon
Paper Corporation
PCB Machinery
PENC
Peter Jordon
PIAD
Piergiacomi
Pluritec Italia
Pola e Massa
Posalux
PMD (UK)
Polar Instruments
Polyclad Europe
Probetest Systems
Process Automation
Process Equipment
Program Data Inc.
Prom-S
PVE
Ramasa
Resco
Robert Bürkle
Rogers
Romar Technologies
Röntgenanalytik
Schmoll Maschinen
SDI
Seica
Serfilco
Sheldahl
Shipley Europe
Sirpi
Sobeca International
Softwires
Sogem
Stork GmbH
Systronic
Taiyo Inks
TCI Sarl
Teca
Technofor
Technolam
Teknek
Telmec
Teledyne
Tibor Darvas
Valor Computer Systems
Vantage Circuit Products
Von Roll Isola
Viking Test Services
Vitech International
VTT
Westwind
W H Brady
Yamauchi

------------------------------ TRAVEL PACKAGES    -----------------------------------

Making life a little easier when travelling to Wiesbaden

By putting together accommodation, travel and entry ticket packages EPC goes a little further in making your life as a visitor a little simpler.

To take advantage of these offers just call, fax or e-mail the Event Managers office and ask for details of packages from your particular part of the world.  EPC is committed to offering as complete a visitor package as possible.

With a spouse programme on offer and the beautiful city of Wiesbaden to visit it makes sense to add a few extra days of vacation to your trip.

-------------------- Hotel Accommodation filling up fast  ---------------------------

To further simplify the experience of visiting EPC Œ98 we have booked a substantial number of hotel rooms within a comfortable distance of the Rhein Main Hallen.  The rates have been negotiated to ensure that the visitor gets the best possible value for money.

These rooms are being booked fast as demand to be part of this event grows.  So don¹t delay make sure you have a room in Wiesbaden in September and take the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful city.

To book hotel rooms you can contact Eric at the EIPC offices in Basel, Switzerland.
Tel: +41 61 482 3900 - Fax: +41 61 482 3910 - Email: [log in to unmask]
or call the Event Manager and ask him to fax you a form.

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