IPC New Release: IPC-2581B Generic Requirements for Printed Board Assembly Products Manufacturing Description Data and Transfer Methodology<https://portal.ipc.org/Purchase/ProductDetail.aspx?Product_code=b478d435-cf35-e311-8adc-00155dad3900> This standard specifies the XML schema that represents the intelligent data file format used to describe printed board and printed board assembly products with details sufficient for tooling, manufacturing, assembly, and inspection requirements. This format may be used for transmitting information between a printed board designer and a manufacturing or assembly facility. The data is most useful when the manufacturing cycle includes computer-aided processes and numerical control machines. The B revision enhances the methodology of specifying performance requirements and covers legal compliance with international environmental regulations. 229 pages. Released September 2013. Preview the table of contents <http://www.ipc.org/TOC/IPC-2581B.pdf> .pdf file. This document is also available as a FREE download. Hard copy: Member Price: $68.00 Industry Price: $136.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IPC_New_Releases Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 16.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF IPC_New_Releases Search previous postings at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives/index.html Please visit IPC web site (www.ipc.org > Knowledge > Email Forums) for additional information, or contact Vadim Matveyev at [log in to unmask] or 847-597-2815 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------