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ESD: Electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be a problem in many industries. This is an abrupt change in voltage between two objects or materials with different properties.

Hand soldering with lead-free solders (2002/95/EC)

Hand soldering - According to EU Directive 2002/95/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act), the majority of industrial electronics manufacturers are no longer permitted to use solders containing lead. This law was introduced in 2006...