In this issue of SMT WEEK, I-Connect007 discusses the acquisition of the SMT Franchise and details what to expect from this exciting new development, which creates an electronics assembly information powerhouse for readers around the world. Please visit www.smtonline.com to view the new home for the SMT Franchise.

   • I-Connect007 Acquires SMT Magazine
I-Connect007, the PCB industry's premier industry portal for news, articles and global event coverage, has acquired the SMT Franchise, which includes SMT Magazine, the SMT Week newsletter, SMT China and SMT Korea.

   • So, What’s an I-Connect007?
SMT Magazine was a great fit, complementing our I-Connect007 family of publications very nicely. And although EMS007 has made great progress over the last few years, SMT Magazine substantially enhances our PCBA news, articles and columns while giving us huge numbers of loyal subscribers who we're excited about serving. By combining SMT Magazine with EMS007, we have created the industry’s information powerhouse.

    • I-Connect007 & SMT: Industry Technology Leader
We've made it our mission to bring readers in-depth technical content from leading companies, organizations and associations to broaden expertise and understanding of the issues at the forefront of readers' minds. Tune in each week for new content from industry leaders around the globe.

• Real Time with... EMS Technology Videos
I-Connect007's Real Time with... has produced over 3,000 video interviews, conference presentations and product reviews at major events around the world. Past events include IPC APEX Expo, productronica, IPC Midwest, SMTA International, Mexitronica, NEPCON China and many more.

More Articles:
• Creep Corrosion of OSP and ImAg PWB Finishes
• Understanding Propagation Loss
• Next-Generation PoP Pastes for Electronics Assembly
• Packaging and Antennae Technology Improvements
• Aegis, Juki Automation Systems Europe Enter Agreement

   • I-Connect007 Asian Coverage Expands With SMT Merger
For years, I-Connect007 has been covering the electronics market in Asia. With video and written content, in Mandarin and English, I-Connect007 has been there, on the ground in Asia, digging for the next story. With the acquisition of SMT Magazine, I-Connect007 has deepened and widened its coverage of the Asian PCB assembly market.

  • I-Connect007 is SMTA’s Media Partner of the Year
During a ceremony at the NEPCON show in Shanghai, China in April, the SMTA awarded I-Connect007 (PCB007, EMS007) "Media Partner of the Year" for its dedicated service to the electronics industry.

   • A DFA Match: PCBDesign007 Meets SMT
The merger of SMT and I-Connect007 opens up plenty of avenues for us to provide solid DFA content. So, if you're an I-Connect007 regular, check out SMT. And to our SMT readers, take I-Connect007 out for a spin.

   • Meet the Columnists and Advisors
With the marriage of I-Connect007 and SMT Magazine, the group of industry experts on hand to guide our readers through news, events, controversies, solutions and more--in every aspect of the electronics industry--has grown to an impressive list.

   • MilAero007 Welcomes SMT Magazine
To all of our new SMT Magazine readers, welcome to MilAero007 and the MilAero Newsletter. Here you'll find the latest in MilAero news, from OEMs, fabricators, contract manufacturers, military contractors and governments around the world. From technical articles on designing, fabricating and assembling high-rel boards to Pentagon spending cuts, we'll keep you informed.