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ADVANCED RESEARCH IN ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY
Consortium 2018 Research PlanEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Advanced Research in Electronics Assembly (AREA) Consortium executes manufacturing relevant
research to provide an understanding of emerging technologies in materials, reliability and electronic
assembly process for AREA Principals. Research ranges from scientific investigations on fundamental
materials behavior to engineering topics directly applicable to manufacturing challenges. In every case,
the objective is to provide AREA Principals with meaningful results that enable sustainable assembly
process improvements, maximization of yields and improved product reliability.The AREA Consortium appreciates that our Principals often encounter resource constraints that limit
internal research activities critical to their product needs. They are therefore encouraged to view the
consortium research staff as an extension of their own engineering team, devoting critical research time
and physical resources to emerging topics of interest. To support the efforts of providing Principals with
the most up‐to‐date information, including project milestones and timely research results, a
comprehensive website with on‐demand content is made available (www.uic.com/solutions/apl).The AREA Consortium research plan is Principal driven, consortium manager prioritized, and consortium
staff executed. Research is based on current and near term future needs of the electronics
manufacturing industry. This research plan is updated annually so that topics remain relevant and
pragmatic. The consortium manager and staff define the research plan in close partnership with AREA
Principals. Longer term reliability evaluation projects may extend into subsequent plan years as needed
to complete testing. The manager and staff execute the research plan using the resources and facilities
of the Universal Instruments Advanced Process Laboratory along with adjunct university capabilities and
faculty expertise as needed.The primary focus for 2018 will be the careful execution of the projects outlined in this document.
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History indicates that additional topics will be added throughout the year as our capabilities develop,
member interests evolve and materials are provided. The research plan topics have been categorized
into three key thrusts: Materials, Reliability, and Assembly Process Development.
Consortium Deliverables
The charter of the AREA Consortium is to convey the body of research performed and knowledge acquired directly to the Principals in a practically useful manner. This is achieved by providing information in various formats and transfer means including accessible databases, reports, recommendations, as well as design guidelines and test protocols.
Reporting of Results
The AREA manager and staff will provide access to project reports and experimental data via the protected consortium web site. General consortium meetings will be held in the greater Binghamton, NY area for the purposes of scientific/technical discussions. The AREA Manager and staff will inform Principals on specific technical issues, experimental results, or general project status. Presentations made at these meetings, with audio commentary, will be accessible on-line to Principal companies shortly thereafter. In addition, Principals are encouraged to contact and/or visit the Advanced Process Laboratory individually for more effective communication and knowledge transfer. Project needs may require the AREA staff to solicit the involvement of suppliers as limited project participants but limit their access to knowledge generated on their products
Links & Resources
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2018 Research Plan
2017 Research Plan
2016 Research Plan
2015 Research Plan
2014 Research Plan
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Research Proposals
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