Useful Links
Industry Association
IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries
IPC is a global trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence of the electronics industry. IPC devotes resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment and pertinent government relations.
http://www.ipc.org/
JEITA – Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
The objective of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) is to promote the healthy manufacturing, international trade and consumption of electronics products and components in order to contribute to the overall development of the electronics and information technology (IT) industries, and thereby further Japan's economic development and cultural prosperity.
http://www.jeita.or.jp/english/index.htm
iNEMI - International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative
iNEMI is an industry-led consortium of approximately 70 electronics manufacturers, suppliers and related organizations. Their mission to identify and close technology gaps, which includes the development and integration of the electronics industry supply infrastructure.
http://www.nemi.org/cms/
SMTA –Surface Mount Technology Association
The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including micro systems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
http://www.smta.org
IEC - International Engineering Consortium
The IEC became a strong force in the remarkable growth of the electronics industry, keeping many thousands in the industry up to date, adding to its roster of prominent university affiliates and industry sponsors, influencing curricula at engineering schools, and developing innovative educational research and service programs.
http://www.iec.org
Environmental Agency
REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.
The REACH Regulation gives greater responsibility to industry to manage the risks from chemicals and to provide safety information on the substances. Manufacturers and importers will be required to gather information on the properties of their chemical substances, which will allow their safe handling.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/reach/reach_intro.htm
ECHA - European Chemicals Agency
The Agency, located in Helsinki, Finland will manage the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction processes for chemical substances to ensure consistency across the European Union. These REACH processes are designed to provide additional information on chemicals, to ensure their safe use, and to ensure competitiveness of the European industry.
http://echa.europa.eu/
WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ( RoHS )
EU legislation restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electric equipment (Directive 2002/95/EC) and promoting the collection and recycling of such equipment (Directive 2002/96/EC) has been in force since February 2003. It also requires heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and chromium and flame retardants such as polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) to be substituted by safer alternatives.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm
Metal Exchange
LME – London Metal Exchange
The London Metal Exchange is the world’s premier non-ferrous metals market with highly liquid contracts and a world leader in metal price reference for global market.
http://www.lme.co.uk
SMM - Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Trade Association
Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Trade Association (SNTA), founded in January 2002, is a professional social group voluntarily organized by nonferrous metals enterprises, institutions and other economic organizations in Shanghai and surrounding area. Its members are comprised of state-owned, collectively-owned, private enterprises, joint ventures and enterprises invested by foreigners or investors from Taiwan, which are covering the producing, trading and applying areas of nonferrous metals industry.
http://www.smm.com.cn
WPSE – Shanghai White and Silver Exchange
Shanghai White Platinum & Silver Exchange (formerly known as HuaTong) is currently China’s only officially designated exchange group on the silver market.
http://www.ex-silver.com
Test Services
SGS- The world’s leading inspection, verification, testing & certification company
CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS) Recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our customers in these distinct manufacturing industries rely on our inspection and testing capabilities and laboratories to help them comply with the regulatory requirements governing their products as well as to ensure the integrity of the inputs received from their suppliers and their suppliers’ suppliers.
http://www.sgs.com
TUV-SUD-PSB - A service provider for product testing, inspection and certification services.
As an established and internationally recognised testing body, TÜV SÜD PSB’s test reports and product certification marks are well accepted by manufacturers, third party buyers and government authorities worldwide. TÜV SÜD PSB is accreditated under the Singapore Accreditation Council Singapore Laboratory Accreditation (SAC-Singlas) Scheme to ISO/IEC Guide 25 (ISO/IEC 17025) and ISO Guide 65.
http://www.tuv-sud-psb.com.sg
Industry Information
EMSNow – The global source for Electronics Manufacturing Service Industry
EMSNow was launched to provide the Electronics Manufacturing Sector, and it’s supporting supplier and customer bases, with a single, real-time information and analysis source covering the global aspects of this critical industry. EMSNow focuses on the business of the EMS industry.
http://www.emsnow.com/
EM Asia – The Primary Information Source for Electronics Manufacturers in Asia
Electronics Manufacturing (EM) Asia is the primary source of information for industry professionals who design, assemble and test printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies in Asia. It is the premier publication in the region targeted at contract manufacturers (EMS/ ODMs), OEMs, and at vendors, suppliers and distributors who want to remain informed on the latest developments and technologies in the SMT and electronic packaging/interconnect industries.
http://www.emasiamag.com/
Global SMT & Packaging
Global SMT & Packaging magazine provides solution-led technical articles that will enhance your manufacturing process, plus the latest market news, previews and reports on the industry's major trade shows, and much more.
http://www.globalsmt.net
