Posted On: August 12th, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Dr Ron's Quest for World Record in Longbow Put on Hold

Folks, I know many of you will be disappointed, but I had to put my quest for the unofficial “over 55 years old, less than 180 pounds body weigh...

Posted On: August 5th, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Dr. Ron Responds to Oliver

Folks: Oliver writes; Dr. Lasky, Your statements sound rather strange to me. 1. It makes no sense to compare the increased energy and tin demand t...

Posted On: July 30th, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Repeal RoHS Movements Emerge

Folks, As one might expect, repeal RoHS movements are now occurring. These movements continue to miss or misunderstand a few points which are think ar...

Posted On: July 29th, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

My Blog Recognized in New Blogging Book

Folks, I was pleased to see that my blog has been recognized in a new book on blogging. The book, The Corporate Blogger by Debbie Weil includes......

Posted On: July 24th, 2006 | By: Rick Short

Indium's Blogging Value Recognized

It is very rewarding to see a colleague toil away diligently – and to watch them earn the respect and praise that they deserve. I am proud to......

Posted On: July 22nd, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

People Having Shipments Rejected Due to Packaging

Folks, As I said in a recent posting, the Packaging Directive has been around for 12 years so I didn’t expect many problems with the packaging t...

Posted On: July 17th, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

RoHS Exemptions Should be for a Reason

Folks, Now that RoHS has gone into effect, many have sent me emails seeking my agreement that their product is exempt. The RoHS exemption categories a...

Posted On: July 17th, 2006 | By: Rick Short

Viral Marketing

Viral Marketing is a hot way to get the word out on your product or services. And the viral word goes DEEP into the consumers' hear...

Posted On: July 13th, 2006 | By: Rick Short

Semicon West 2006

I am blogging from the floor of SEMICON WEST 2006 . This is one of the world’s largest and most important exhibitions in the semiconductor......

Posted On: July 12th, 2006 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Packaging Materials are not covered under RoHS

Folks, I have had a number of questions about Packaging Materials (i.e. the box the electronics comes in) being covered under RoHS. Packaging material...