I am looking for feedback in regards to a question of SMT acceptance in various industries. We are in the Industrial Controls Industries, suppling Process Industries in Petro Chemical, Food, Pharmacuticals, and Power Generation. Our newer products are being designed utilizing surface mount technology. We are also redesigning older products using SMT. Some of our customers are questioning the reliability of SMT versus Throug-Hole for thier credical applications. They are looking for definitive answers. How would you answer their concerns? Please provide input regarding the industry you service, including military, andthe length of time SMT has been utilized. Your feedback will be appreciated. Richard E. Ackerson Elsag Bailey Electronics 216-585-7646 Voice 216-585-867 FAX [log in to unmask] *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************