RoHS Design Issues

RoHS and Its Impact on the Resistor Industry

Aug. 1, 2022

Fully lead-free requirements for thick-film chip resistors will inevitably increase in the next few years. For manufacturers looking to make the switch, there are options for ...

Automation

RoHS and Critical Materials

July 1, 2022

Different hazardous materials can be used in electronics, but there are alternatives

Automation

Making Electronic Products More Recyclable

May 18, 2021

A few small tips can help you be aware of the substances of concern designed into your products and how they impact recycling and the circular economy.

Automation

New EU Reporting Requirements for Substances of Very High Concern

July 14, 2020

Manufacturers of articles entering European Union Member States will need to report Substances of Very High Concern to a new European Chemicals Agency database by January 5, 2021...

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Lead: Past, Present, and Future

Jan. 28, 2020

Lead has been used by humans for millennia and remains critical for today’s electronics. When effectively managed, lead can continue to play an important role to avoid possible...

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