Consider all the process-related equipment and materials that were conceived but either were short-lived or never made it: The plastic stencil. Unmixed solder and flux. TAB bonding. The list goes on. UP Media Group has assembled a group of longtime engineers to reflect on the "technologies that didn't change the industry" in a one-of-a-kind hourlong moderated chat. Guest moderators include Jan Vardaman, Chrys Shea and Joe Fjelstad. The chat takes place Feb. 28, from 2 to 3 PM Eastern, 11 to 12 noon Pacific. Participation is free but registration is required. Questions or comments may be submitted in advance. https://www.printedcircuituniversity.com/pcbc017-technologies-that-didnt-change-electronics-p-727.html Best, Mike Mike Buetow PCD&F/Circuits Assembly w/m: 617-327-4702 @mikebuetow *BOARD TALK:* The online community for the PCB industry www.theprintedcircuitboard.com *PCB CHAT:* A new way to engage the experts: www.pcbchat.com The 2013 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY *Directory of EMS Companies:* circuitsassembly.com/dems ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________