BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EDM Forum - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://edmforum.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EDM Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T153000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20260330T095118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T151929Z UID:17388-1778074200-1778081400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Advanced Engineering 2026: Environmental impact assessment of electronics manufacturing DESCRIPTION:In this seminar offered to you at the Advanced Engineering 2026 event\, Jana Deckers (VITO) will guide you through the environmental impact assessment and ecodesign requirements set by regulation and standards. She will introduce you to the basics of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)\, a methodology needed to fulfill the regulatory requirements. In a second part\, Geert Willems (imec) will explain an innovative methodology for the environmental impact assessment of the manufacturing of custom-designed electronics\, i.e.\, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Printed Board Assemblies (PBA). More info on the event\, registration and practicals click here. \n\n\n\nAgenda13h30 Welcome – COOCK+ LCIe project intro (Geert Willems – imec)13h40 Environmental impact assessment: why and how. (Jana Deckers – VITO) \n\n\n\nAE2026 Environmental impact assessment WHY and HOWDownload\n\n\n\n14h20 Environmental impact of electronics production. (Geert Willems – imec) \n\n\n\nAE2026 Seminar 6_5_26Download\n\n\n\n15h00 Q&A URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/advanced-engineering-2026-environmental-impact-assessment-of-electronics-manufacturing/ LOCATION:Flanders Expo\, Maaltekouter 1\, Gent\, 9051\, Belgium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20251124T171524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T111149Z UID:15656-1777555800-1777570200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Masterclass: Electronic Assembly Reliability 2026 DESCRIPTION:Smart products\, AI\, electronics everywhere… increasing electronics complexity means more opportunities to fail and\, therefore\, intrinsically a reduced reliability.This masterclass will explain quality and reliability assessment and quantification\, take you through the failure mechanisms in electronics and show you why and how Physics-of-Failure must be the cornerstone of modern reliability engineering. It provides a more in-depth discussion of the topics addressed in the “PBA reliability and test facility visit” seminar. It is complementary to the masterclass “Electronic Assembly Technology”. Participants are assumed to be familiar with PCB and PBA technology. \n\n\n\nAgenda:1.      Quality Quantification2.      Reliability related basics3.      PBA failure mechanisms4.      Reliability Assessment         o   The traditional approach         o   A Reliability Physics based approach5.      Reliability quantification \n\n\n\nParticipation fee:Members: €200Non-members: €275 \n\n\n\nimec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nTo cancel your registration\, please complete this form: \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/masterclass-electronic-assembly-reliability-2026/ LOCATION:Imec Leuven\, Kapeldreef 75\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260320T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20251212T101419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T135347Z UID:15643-1773964800-1774026000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:PBA Reliability seminar with plant and test facility visit Jabil Hasselt - 2026 DESCRIPTION:Smart products\, AI\, electronics everywhere… increasing electronics complexity means more opportunities to fail and\, therefore\, intrinsically a reduced reliability.This seminar will explain reliability assessment\, take you through the failure mechanisms in electronics and show you why and how Physics-of-Failure must be the cornerstone of modern reliability engineering. The seminar is followed by a visit to the test facilities of the seminar host Jabil Hasselt. Before the seminar\, a visit to the PBA assembly plant introduces PBA technology.This seminar is complementary to the PCB and PBA technology seminars. Preferably\, the participants have attended these seminars or are familiar with PCB and PBA technology \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n12h00  Doors – Sandwich lunch12h30  Welcome by Vital Driesen (Jabil Hasselt)12h45  Introductory visit to Printed Board Assembly plant14h00  PBA Reliability seminar (Geert Willems – imec/EDM Forum)The seminar starts with a short introduction of some reliability physics basics (bathtub curve\, failure distribution) and how quality is linked to reliability. Then we dive into the different latent defects that can cause early failures and the failure mechanisms that can cause (to early) wear-out failures. These include solder joint failure\, corrosion\, PCB and component failures. The seminar closes with a discussion on how to assess quantitatively the reliability of a PBA.15h30 Visit to test facilities16h30  Networking at the Corda Bar. \n\n\n\nParticipation fee: Members and Jabil invitees free of chargeNon-member: EUR 150 \n\n\n\nimec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed. We are fully booked. \n\n\n\nTo cancel your registration\, please complete this form: \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/pba-reliability-seminar-with-plant-and-test-facility-visit-jabil-hasselt-2026/ LOCATION:Corda Campus\, Corda Campus 1\, Hasselt\, B3500\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Technology seminar ORGANIZER;CN="Page Electronica":MAILTO:info@page.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241017T144948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T115718Z UID:9215-1763717400-1763744400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Masterclass: Electronic Assembly Technology DESCRIPTION:The course treats the technology\, design and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and the assembly of components on the PCB to manufacture an Electronic Assembly or Printed Board Assembly (PBA). The PBA is the generic building block of electronic products and systems. The course provides insight into the body-of-knowledge on which the DfX guidelines and tools of the EDM Forum are based. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nBasics of PCB Technology\, manufacturing and Design-for-Manufacturing\n\n\n\nBasics of PBA Technology\, assembly and Design-for-Assembly\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:  \n\n\n\n\nPrinted Circuits Board Technology\, manufacturing\, cost drivers and specification\n\n\n\nPrinted Circuits Board Design-for-Manufacturing\n\n\n\nPrinted Board Assembly Technology: components\, soldering and other assembly processes.\n\n\n\nPrinted Board Assembly Design-for-Assembly\n\n\n\nQuantified Quality of PBA\n\n\n\nQ&A – wrap-up\n\n\n\n\nPrice:Members: EUR 300Non-member: EUR 450imec employees: free of charge \n\n\n\nimec employees\, please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in an on-site session for a group (>5 participants) of collaborators of your company\, please\, contact geert.willems@imec.be for an on-site training quotation and practicalities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-technology/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251003T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241002T121918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T091027Z UID:8107-1759496400-1759510800@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly Technology seminar and factory visit Page Electronica DESCRIPTION:For all who need a basic knowledge of electronic assembly technology and processes\, specifically managers and engineers involved in the design\, industrialisation and purchasing of electronics\, and product and quality engineers dealing with electronics.This seminar provides basic insight in the technology and production processes of the basic building block of electronic systems: the Printed (Circuit) Board Assembly (PBA). To understand the relationship between cost\, quality and reliability of electronics\, a basic understanding of the capabilities and the limitations of the PBA technology as well as the factors that drive cost and quality is a great help. This seminar provides a basic step towards this understanding by providing an introductory presentation discussing electronic assembly technology and processes followed by a visit to the electronics assembly plant of Page Electronica.This seminar is complementary to the PCB Technology and the PBA Reliability seminars and factory visits. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n12h00 Lunch offered by Page Electronica13h00  Registration13h20  Welcome by Luc Page13h30  Introduction to electronic assembly technology and processes – Geert Willems (imec – EDM forum)The basics of electronic assembly technology and processes are explained with focus on leadfree soldering. The session gives insight in the possibilities and boundary conditions of electronic assembly and provides the basics for cost-effective Design-for-Assembly.15h00  Factory tour16h30  Closing Q&A session. \n\n\n\nParticipation fee:Members and Page invitees: free of chargeNon-member: EUR 100 \n\n\n\nimec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\nPage electronica offers a shuttle service between Poperinge railway station and its factory. Please\, send e-mail to EDM@imec.be to reserve your shuttle seat (5 minutes drive).Train arrivals from Kortrijk: __h53Train departures to Kortrijk: __h07 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nTo cancel your registration\, please complete this form: \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-technology-seminar-and-factory-visit-2/ LOCATION:Page Electronica\, Frankrijklaan 22\, Poperinge\, 8970\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Technology seminar ORGANIZER;CN="Page Electronica":MAILTO:info@page.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241017T150147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T114209Z UID:9218-1758879000-1758906000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Masterclass: System Engineering of Electronics and Smart Products - CANCELED DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELED \n\n\n\nThis master class presents the System Engineering methodology developed by the International Counsel of System Engineers (INCOSE\, www.incose.org)\, consolidated in ISO/IEC/IEEE system and software engineering standards. We tailor and apply it to electronic products and smart systems with embedded electronics. We discuss in-depth the New Product Exploration (NPE)\, Planning (NPP) and Introduction (NPI) stages of system development that bring electronic products from idea to the end user. The specific characteristics of the electronic supply chain and the associated smart product development challenges are presented. A development methodology capable to cope with these challenges is explained as well as the important role of Design-for-eXcellence. \n\n\n\nCourse objectives \n\n\n\n\nProviding the theoretical basis of system engineering per INCOSE applied to electronics.\n\n\n\nIntroduction to ISO/IEC/IEEE System and Software Engineering standards.\n\n\n\nInsight in product life-cycle stages and processes of electronics and smart systems.\n\n\n\nElements of an electronic product and smart system development methodology.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nBasics of System Engineering: System Structure\, Life Cycle Processes\, Life Cycle Management and Development strategies.\n\n\n\nNew Product Exploration: Business analysis\, Stakeholder need\,  Concept validation\n\n\n\nNew Product Planning\n\n\n\nNew Product Introduction– NPI paradigm shift– NPI per ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288– Technology qualification\n\n\n\nQ&A – wrap-up\n\n\n\n\nPrice:Members: EUR 300Non-member: EUR 450iStart companies: participation fee covered by iStart. Select member/non-member ticket.imec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in an on-site session for a group (>5 participants) of collaborators of your company\, please\, contact geert.willems@imec.be for an on-site training quotation and practicalities. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/system-engineering-of-electronics-and-smart-products-3/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250620T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241015T152552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T075621Z UID:9181-1750424400-1750438800@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:PCB Technology seminar and factory visit DESCRIPTION:This seminar is there for all who need a basic knowledge of Printed Circuit Board technology\, specifically managers and engineers involved in design\, industrialization\, qualification\, purchasing\, quality control of electronics.This seminar provides basic insight in the technology and production processes of a key part of all electronics: the Printed Circuit Board that connects the electronic components in an electronic assembly. To understand the relationship between cost\, quality and reliability of electronics\, a basic understanding of the capabilities and the limitations of the PCB technology as well as the factors that drive cost and quality is a great help. This seminar provides a basic step towards this understanding.This seminar is complementary to the PBA Technology seminar. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\nWelcome13h00 – Start 13h15Welcome at ACB by Marnix Van De Slyeke (ACB)PCB technology basics by Marnix Van De Slyeke (ACB)Introduction to PCB manufacturing technology discussing the basic materials and PCB manufacturing processes:lithography\, etching\, lamination\, drilling\, plating\, solder mask deposition\, finishing\, inspection. The process sequence for multilayer PCB’s is explained.Overview of advanced PCB technology by Marnix Van De Slyeke (ACB)Overview of advanced PCB technologies for high complexity\, high-density interconnect and flexible PCBs. Some guidelines on the use of microvias.Factory tourExtensive tour of ACB’s factory facilities. \n\n\n\nParticipation fee:Members and ACB invitees: free of chargeNon-member: EUR 100Max. 20 participants. Not open to employees of PCB manufacturers or PCB distributors. Thank you for your understanding. \n\n\n\nimec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSorry\, we are fully booked. \n\n\n\nTo cancel your registration\, please complete this form: \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/pcb-technology-seminar-and-factory-visit-7/ CATEGORIES:Technology seminar ORGANIZER;CN="ACB":MAILTO:acb@acb.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250321T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241015T154210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T103241Z UID:8128-1742562000-1742576400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly Technology seminar and plant visit Jabil Hasselt DESCRIPTION:For all who need a basic knowledge of electronic assembly technology and processes\, specifically managers and engineers involved in the design\, industrialisation and purchasing of electronics\, and product and quality engineers dealing with electronics.This seminar provides basic insight in the technology and production processes of the basic building block of electronic systems: the Printed (Circuit) Board Assembly (PBA). To understand the relationship between cost\, quality and reliability of electronics\, a basic understanding of the capabilities and the limitations of the PBA technology as well as the factors that drive cost and quality is a great help. This seminar provides a basic step towards this understanding by providing an introductory presentation discussing electronic assembly technology and processes followed by a visit to the electronics assembly plant of Jabil\, Hasselt.This seminar is complementary to the PCB Technology and the PBA Reliability seminars and factory visits. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n13h00  Doors13h20  Welcome by Vital Driesen (Jabil Hasselt)13h30  Introduction to electronic assembly – Geert Willems (imec – EDM forum)13h45  Factory tour15h15 PBA Technology seminar – Geert Willems (imec – EDM forum)The basics of electronic assembly technology and processes are explained with focus on leadfree soldering. The session gives insight in the possibilities and boundary conditions of electronic assembly and provides the basics for cost-effective Design-for-Assembly.16h30  Closing Q&A session. \n\n\n\nParticipation fee: Members and Jabil invitees free of chargeNon-member: EUR 100 \n\n\n\nimec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nTo cancel your registration\, please complete this form: \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-technology-seminar-and-plant-visit-jabil-hasselt/ LOCATION:Corda Campus\, Corda Campus 1\, Hasselt\, B3500\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Technology seminar ORGANIZER;CN="Page Electronica":MAILTO:info@page.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250311T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250311T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20250109T140309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T125619Z UID:11520-1741696200-1741717800@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Kom naar het DIGITALIS Forum DESCRIPTION:In de maakindustrie groeit de vraag naar maatwerk. Klanten willen producten die aanpasbaar zijn aan hun wensen.Tegelijkertijd biedt standaardisatie juist de sleutel tot groei. De toenemende concurrentiedruk en het tekort aanengineers stellen fabrikanten voor grote uitdagingen.Sterke bedrijven passen zich snel aan. Wij geloven dat digitalisering dé manier is om concurrentievoordelen tebehalen en voorbereid te zijn op de toekomst. Graag nodigen wij je uit om samen te ontdekken hoe digitaliseringjouw organisatie kan versterken.Mee zijn met de laatste ontwikkeling in digitalisering opent een wereld aan mogelijkheden voor uw kmo.Maar hoe begint u eraan? Hoe pakt u het (cyber)veilig aan? Wie draagt de kost en tegen welke prijs? Pertinentevragen die we concreet beantwoorden op het DIGITALIS Forum op dinsdag 11 maart.Op één namiddag leert u niet enkel heel veel bij\, u investeert ook in een netwerk van bedrijven die net als udigitale voorsprong willen nemen. En in uw eigen bedrijf\, want na het event kunt u meteen aan de slag. \n\n\n\n\n\nDeelname is gratis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeer info: \n\n\n\nSIEMENS_INV_DIGITALIS_NL_11032025Download URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/kom-naar-het-digitalis-forum/ LOCATION:Siemens Huizingen\, Guido Gezellestraat 123\, Huizingen\, 1654\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250221T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241017T151140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T073113Z UID:9222-1740144600-1740157200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Masterclass: Electronic Assembly Reliability DESCRIPTION:Smart products\, AI\, electronics everywhere… increasing electronics complexity means more opportunities to fail and\, therefore\, intrinsically a reduced reliability.This seminar will explain quality and reliability assessment and quantification\, take you through the failure mechanisms in electronics and show you why and how Physics-of-Failure must be the cornerstone of modern reliability engineering.This Master Class provides a more in-depth discussion of the topics addressed in the “PBA reliability and test facility visit” seminar. It is complementary to the Master Class “Electronic Assembly Technology”. Participants are assumed to be familiar with PCB and PBA technology. \n\n\n\nAgenda:1.      Quality Quantification2.      Reliability related basics3.      PBA failure mechanisms4.      Reliability Assessment         o   The traditional approach         o   A Reliability Physics based approach5.      Reliability quantification \n\n\n\nParticipation fee:Members: €175Non-members: €250 \n\n\n\nimec employees: please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nTo cancel your registration\, please complete this form: \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-reliability-2/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241128T003000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241128T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241017T154932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T185331Z UID:9227-1732753800-1732815000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:EDIH Digitalis: Haal meer uit digitalisering - POSTPONED to 2025 DESCRIPTION:In de maakindustrie groeit de vraag naar maatwerk. Klanten willen producten die aanpasbaar zijn aan hun wensen. Tegelijkertijd biedt standaardisatie juist de sleutel tot groei. De toenemende concurrentiedruk en het tekort aan engineers stellen fabrikanten voor grote uitdagingen.Sterke bedrijven passen zich snel aan. Wij geloven dat digitalisering dé manier is om concurrentievoordelen te behalen en voorbereid te zijn op de toekomst. Graag nodigen wij je uit om samen te ontdekken hoe digitalisering jouw organisatie kan versterken.Mee zijn met de laatste ontwikkeling in digitalisering opent een wereld aan mogelijkheden voor uw kmo. Maar hoe begint u eraan? Hoe pakt u het (cyber)veilig aan? Wie draagt de kost en tegen welke prijs? Pertinente vragen die we concreet beantwoorden op het DIGITALIS Forum – 28 november bij Siemens in Huizingen. Op één namiddag leert u niet enkel heel veel bij\, u investeert ook in een netwerk van bedrijven die net als u digitale voorsprong willen nemen. En in uw eigen bedrijf\, want na het event kunt u meteen aan de slag. \n\n\n\nProgramma12.30 – 13.30 Lunch (inschrijving is verplicht)13.30 – 15.15 Digitalisering als differentiator voor kmo’s – Welkomstwoord | Ger van den Kerkhof – Flanders Make – The power of Shift Left l Spreker tbd – Flanders Make – The Added Value of Simulation & Digital Twins | Christophe Vandevelde – Siemens – IT/OT Convergence & Cybersecurity | Koen Pauwelyn en Bart Demaegdt – Siemens – Digitalizing your Processes by means of Low Code & AI | Pieter Vercammen – Mendix15.15 – 15.35 Pauze15.35 – 16.20 Digitalisering voor specifieke business (keuze tussen 3 sessies van 45 minuten) – Smart Engineering | Christophe Vandevelde – Siemens – Smart Operations | Bart Demaegdt & Nick Vandenbroecke – Siemens – Smart Design | Spreker tbd – Flanders Make16.20 – 17.00 Concrete tips over starten met digitalisering – Financiering – Voka – Uw businesscase definiëren – Actemium – Van proof-of-concept naar proof-of-value – Siemens17.00 Netwerkdrink \n\n\n\nLocation: Siemens\, Guido Gezellestraat 123\, 1654 Huizingen. \n\n\n\nSubscription: cancelled. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/edih-digitalis-haal-meer-uit-digitalisering/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231208T165206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T150428Z UID:1605-1731663000-1731690000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly Technology DESCRIPTION:The course treats the technology\, design and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and the mounting of components on the PCB to manufacture an Electronic Assembly or Printed Board Assembly (PBA). The PBA is the generic building block of electronic products and systems. The course also provides the basics of electronics’ quantified quality. It provides insight into the body-of-knowledge on which the DfX guidelines and tools of the EDM Forum are based. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nBasics of PCB Technology\, manufacturing and Design-for-Manufacturing\n\n\n\nBasics of PBA Technology\, assembly and Design-for-Assembly\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:  \n\n\n\n\nPrinted Circuits Board Technology\, manufacturing\, cost drivers and specification\n\n\n\nPrinted Circuits Board Design-for-Manufacturing\n\n\n\nPrinted Board Assembly Technology: components\, soldering and other assembly processes.\n\n\n\nPrinted Board Assembly Design-for-Assembly\n\n\n\nQuantified Quality of PBA\n\n\n\nQ&A – wrap-up\n\n\n\n\nPrice:Members: EUR 250Non-member: EUR 375imec employees: free of charge \n\n\n\nimec employees\, please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in an on-site session for a group (>5 participants) of collaborators of your company\, please\, contact geert.willems@imec.be for an on-site training quotation and practicalities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is closed. \n\n\n\nNext session: Electronic Assembly Technology 2025 URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/masterclass-electronic-assembly-technology/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231208T161423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T085640Z UID:1584-1727442000-1727456400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:PBA Reliability Seminar and Test Facility Visit DESCRIPTION:Smart products\, AI\, electronics everywhere… increasing electronics complexity means more opportunities to fail and\, therefore\, intrinsically a reduced reliability.This seminar will explain reliability assessment\, take you through the failure mechanisms in electronics and show you why and how Physics-of-Failure must be the cornerstone of modern reliability engineering. The seminar is followed by a visit to the test facilities of the seminar host Jabil Hasselt\, Corda Campus 5.This seminar is complementary to the PCB and PBA technology seminars. Preferably\, the participants have attended these seminars or are familiar with PCB and PBA technology. \n\n\n\n\nFailure Probability/Reliability functions: “the bathtub curve”– Early failure – constant failure rate – wear-out – meaning of MTTF – Weibull– Constant failure rate modeling and why it is not suited for modern electronics.– EDM-D-100: Failure opportunities and the reliability function R(T) of a PBA\n\n\n\nBasics of Physics-of-Failure– The failure mechanism – the stress level – from stress to lifetime– Accelerated testing– Physics-of-Failure based testing\n\n\n\nDominant failure mechanisms in electronics– Solder joint failure– PCB via failure– Insulation failure: SIR – creep corrosion – (CAF – Sn-whiskers)– Component failures: capacitors\n\n\n\n\nPrice:Members: free of chargeNon-member: EUR 100\,00imec employees: free of charge – go to the imec academy registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nGet to know the Corda Campus: https://www.cordacampus.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/reliability-seminar-and-test-facility-visit/ LOCATION:Corda Campus\, Corda Campus 1\, Hasselt\, B3500\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Technology seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240920T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231208T160222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T085753Z UID:1578-1726824600-1726851600@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:System Engineering of Electronics and Smart Products DESCRIPTION:This master class presents the System Engineering methodology developed by the International Counsel of System Engineers (INCOSE\, www.incose.org)\, consolidated in ISO/IEC/IEEE system and software engineering standards. We tailor and apply it to electronic products and smart systems with embedded electronics. We discuss in-depth the New Product Exploration (NPE)\, Planning (NPP) and Introduction (NPI) stages of system development that bring electronic products from idea to the end user. The specific characteristics of the electronic supply chain and the associated smart product development challenges are presented. A development methodology capable to cope with these challenges is explained as well as the important role of Design-for-eXcellence. \n\n\n\nCourse objectives \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to ISO/IEC/IEEE System and Software Engineering standards.\n\n\n\nInsight in product life-cycle stages and processes of electronics and smart systems.\n\n\n\nElements of an electronic product and smart system development methodology.\n\n\n\nWhat capabilities does a smart system engineering organization need and can we assess this?\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nBasics of System Engineering: System Structure\, Life Cycle Processes\, Life Cycle Management and Development strategies.\n\n\n\nNew Product Exploration: Business analysis\, Stakeholder need\,  Concept validation\n\n\n\nNew Product PlanningNew Product Introduction\,  NPI paradigm shift\, NPI per ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288Technology qualification\,\n\n\n\nSystem engineering capabilities of the System Engineering Organization\, of the electronics supply chain. Quality. Design-for-eXcellence\n\n\n\nQ&A – wrap-up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:Members: EUR 250Non-member: EUR 375iStart companies: participation fee covered by iStart. Select member/non-member ticket.imec employees: free of charge \n\n\n\nimec employees\, please register at imec academy. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in an on-site session for a group (>5 participants) of collaborators of your company\, please\, contact geert.willems@imec.be for an on-site training quotation and practicalities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/system-engineering-of-electronics-and-smart-products/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240614T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20240111T141644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T084305Z UID:2084-1718370000-1718384400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:PCB Technology seminar and factory visit DESCRIPTION:This seminar is there for all who need a basic knowledge of Printed Circuit Board technology\, specifically managers and engineers involved in design\, industrialization\, qualification\, purchasing\, quality control of electronics.This seminar provides basic insight in the technology and production processes of a key part of all electronics: the Printed Circuit Board that connects the electronic components in an electronic assembly. To understand the relationship between cost\, quality and reliability of electronics\, a basic understanding of the capabilities and the limitations of the PCB technology as well as the factors that drive cost and quality is a great help. This seminar provides a basic step towards this understanding.This seminar is complementary to the PBA Technology seminar. \nAGENDA \nReception13h00 – Start 13h15Welcome at ACB by Joachim Verhegge (ACB)PCB technology basics by Joachim Verhegge (ACB)Introduction to PCB manufacturing technology discussing the basic materials and PCB manufacturing processes:lithography\, etching\, lamination\, drilling\, plating\, solder mask deposition\, finishing\, inspection. The process sequence for multilayer PCB’s is explained.Overview of advanced PCB technology by Joachim Verhegge (ACB)Overview of advanced PCB technologies for high complexity\, high-density interconnect and flexible PCBs. Some guidelines on the use of microvias.Factory tourExtensive tour of ACB’s factory facilities. \nMax. 20 participants. Not open to employees of PCB manufacturers or PCB distributors. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/pcb-technology-seminar-and-factory-visit-2/ LOCATION:ACB\, Vosmeer 3\, Dendermonde\, B9200 CATEGORIES:Technology seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240425T013000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20240709T094633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T075731Z UID:2991-1714008600-1714068000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:EDM Workshop 36: Digitalization in Electronics' Design\, Supply Chain and Life-Cycle Management DESCRIPTION:Electronics provides the engine for the digitalization of our economy and society. Electronics is everywhere and needs to fulfill an increasingly long list of requirements such as performance\, low cost\, quality\, reliability\, maintainability\, sustainability\, safety\, regulatory compliancy\, and many more. Deployment in new types of operational environments\, new operation modes\, new device technologies\, and new applications\, in combination with a very challenging supply chain and a continuously shortening time-to-market\, makes the classic experience based design-build-test approach to product development obsolete. A paradigm shift is needed in which computational methods predicting the characteristics of electronics become a core element of design verification and validation. In this workshop we explore the industrial availability of tools that can support this paradigm shift as well those that can support the management of the electronic product’s supply chain and life cycle.  \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n13h30Welcome13h40 A paradigm shift in electronic product development by Geert Willems – imec14h00Digitalization in the electronics industry by Jeroen De Jong – SiemensWith increasing complexity and fast-changing business models\, digitalization becomes more and more important to stay in the game\, win new business and quickly adapt to changes. The old trial-and-error build-design-test is being replaced by solutions that maximally predict the life-cycle aspects and characteristics of electronics by means of simulations\, virtual prototyping\, design rule checks\, supply chain assessment\, etc. We also touch upon the role AI can play in digitalization in the electronics industry.14h25Smart manufacturing for electronics by Jean-Paul Dirven – SiemensHow do you keep up with today’s component supply issues while balancing staffing and resources and still deliver quality products on time without passing the cost onto your customers? The answer is to make your factory “smart\,” making it operate as efficiently as possible with leaner operations for more effective use of your resources and more predictable inventory needs. You’ll gain maximum flexibility\, better predictability\, and more agility to lower lead times and costs for customers. Ensure on-time delivery with production capacity improvements and fewer defective products.Break-out session I: Design15h10Simulation driven design for electronics by Julian Lai and Heiko Dudek – SiemensAnalysis is key to rapid evaluation and verification\, allowing you to eliminate unfit designs as early as possible before consuming significant resources. Continuously verify\, manage and share all the data\, including requirements\, test plans\, and results\, to address electronics design challenges and effectively shorten your entire program with Analysis Driven Design.Break-out session II: Product Life-Cycle Management15h10Supply Chain management by Andres Maya – SiemensIn the rapidly evolving electronics industry\, managing the supply chain has become increasingly complex due to technological advancements\, fluctuating demand\, and global disruptions. We address these challenges by focusing on the innovative concept of ‘shifting left’ in supply chain management. This approach emphasizes the importance of integrating supply chain considerations early in the product design and development phases to enhance resilience\, efficiency\, and innovation.15h50Product Life-Cycle management for electronics by Jeroen De Jong – SiemensDeveloping ever more innovative products requires a collaborative way of working that helps managing complexity and shortens development cycles. Teams should be enabled to collaborate as early as possible and in real-time\, creating a 360º view of project\, product\, and process data. PLM provides the backbone for connecting data\, applications\, people and processes throughout a product’s entire lifecycle.16h30Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Intro EDM Workshop 36\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 2 MB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor members only \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Paradigm Shift in Electronic Product Development\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 1 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Digitalization in the Electronics Industry\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 4 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Smart Manufacturing for Electronics\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 2 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Simulation Driven Design for Electronics\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 5 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supply Chain Management\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 2 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Product Life-Cycle Management for Electronics\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 3 MB\n \n \n Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/edm-workshop-36-digitalization-in-electronics-design-supply-chain-and-life-cycle-management/ LOCATION:Siemens Leuven\, Interleuvenlaan 68\, Heverlee\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240406T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240411T235959 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241011T130124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T131723Z UID:9106-1712361600-1712879999@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:IPC APEX EXPO 2024 - ECWC16 Conference DESCRIPTION:Discover the newest innovations and hear from the best minds in the electronics manufacturing industry. IPC APEX EXPO 2024 will be our industry’s largest event in North America featuring a world-class trade show\, professional development courses taught by industry experts\, non-stop networking and more! IPC APEX EXPO 2024 will also host the Electronic Circuits World Convention 16 (ECWC16) Technical Conference featuring cutting-edge technical presentations. Join us in Anaheim\, California\, April 6-11\, 2024. \n\n\n\nProceedings \n\n\n\nEDM contribution \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Paper Award \n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation: Maarten Cauwe\, UG-imec (right on photo) \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A parametric approach to quantifying the environmental impact of PCB manufacturing\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 2 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPaper: Maarten Cauwe\, UG-imec\, Geert Willems\, imec\, Eddy Geerinckx\, ACB \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best Paper APEX 2024 – A Parametric Approach to Quantifying the Environmental Impact of PCB Manufacturing\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 717.15 KB\n \n \n Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/ipc-apex-expo-2024-ecwc16-conference/ CATEGORIES:Events with EDM contribution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240328T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231205T162733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T151500Z UID:1396-1711632600-1711645200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly Reliability DESCRIPTION:Smart products\, AI\, electronics everywhere… increasing electronics complexity means more opportunities to fail and\, therefore\, intrinsically a reduced reliability.This seminar will explain quality and reliability assessment and quantification\, take you through the failure mechanisms in electronics and show you why and how Physics-of-Failure must be the cornerstone of modern reliability engineering.This Master Class provides a more in-depth discussion of the topics addressed in the “PBA reliability and test facility visit” seminar. It is complementary to the Master Class “Electronic Assembly Technology”. Participants are assumed to be familiar with PCB and PBA technology. \nAgenda:1.      Quality Quantification2.      Reliability related basics3.      PBA failure mechanisms4.      Reliability Assessment         o   The traditional approach         o   A Reliability Physics based approach5.      Reliability quantification URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-reliability/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240308T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231127T103939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T084156Z UID:1392-1709902800-1709917200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly Technology seminar and factory visit DESCRIPTION:For all who need a basic knowledge of electronic assembly technology and processes\, specifically managers and engineers involved in the design\, industrialisation and purchasing of electronics\, and product and quality engineers dealing with electronics.This seminar provides basic insight in the technology and production processes of the basic building block of electronic systems: the Printed (Circuit) Board Assembly (PBA). To understand the relationship between cost\, quality and reliability of electronics\, a basic understanding of the capabilities and the limitations of the PBA technology as well as the factors that drive cost and quality is a great help. This seminar provides a basic step towards this understanding by providing an introductory presentation discussing electronic assembly technology and processes followed by a visit to the electronics assembly plant of Page Electronica.This seminar is complementary to the PCB Technology and the PBA Reliability seminars and factory visits. \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n13h00  Doors13h20  Welcome by Luc Page13h30  Introduction to electronic assembly technology and processes – Geert Willems (imec – EDM forum)The basics of electronic assembly technology and processes are explained with focus on leadfree soldering. The session gives insight in the possibilities and boundary conditions of electronic assembly and provides the basics for cost-effective Design-for-Assembly.15h00  Factory tour16h30  Closing Q&A session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPage electronica offers a shuttle service between Poperinge railway station and its factory. Please\, send e-mail to EDM@imec.be to reserve your shuttle seat (5 minutes drive).Train arrivals from Kortrijk: __h53Train departures to Kortrijk: __h07 URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-technology-seminar-and-factory-visit/ LOCATION:Page Electronica\, Frankrijklaan 22\, Poperinge\, 8970\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Technology seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T151325Z UID:1903-1700818200-1700845200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly technology DESCRIPTION:The course treats the technology\, design and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and the assembly of components on the PCB to manufacture an Electronic Assembly or Printed Board Assembly (PBA). The PBA is the generic building block of electronic products and systems. The course also provides the basics of electronics’ quantified quality. It provides insight into the body-of-knowledge on which the DfX guidelines and tools of the EDM Forum are based. \n\n\n\nRequired background knowledgeNo specific background knowledge required. Some basic knowledge of electronics is helpful. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives \n\n\n\n\nBasics of PCB Technology\, manufacturing and Design-for-Manufacturing\n\n\n\nBasics of PBA Technology\, assembly and Design-for-Assembly\n\n\n\nBasics of PBA quality \n\n\n\n\nWho should attendAll that may benefit from a basic knowledge of design\, manufacturing\, quality and reliability of electronic assemblies. \n\n\n\nLecturerGeert Willems\, PhD\, imec –  EDM Forum  URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/system-engineering-of-electronics-and-smart-products-2/ LOCATION:Imec Leuven\, Kapeldreef 75\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231011T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231011T180000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20230919T153921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T075646Z UID:1336-1697029200-1697047200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:EDM Workshop 35: Environmental Impact of Digitalization DESCRIPTION:Today no company can ignore the sustainability and environmental impact of its products and business. The digitalization of society associated with the proliferation of electronics everywhere implies that electronics is a key element in the environmental impact of a growing number of products\, systems\, installations and services. This workshop dives into the challenges of assessing the environmental impact of electronics through-out its lifetime. \n\n\n\nAn Vercalsteren of VITO will introduce the basic elements and the state-of-the-art of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). LCA is generally applied to assess the environmental impact of a product or service over its full life cycle. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, the actual state-of-the-art of the Life Cycle Assessment and the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) databases\, do not allow an accurate assessment of the environmental impact of electronics. Furthermore\, the cumbersome nature of LCA severely limits its useability as an eco-design supporting tool. Geert Willems\, imec-EDM Forum\, will explain how a lean eco-design methodology based on parametric LCI-models may be a workable alternative\, also for the SME. The parametric LCI-models provide an answer to the shortcomings of LCI data records as they are used today. Parametric LCI models for PCB manufacturing and Printed Board Assembly will be presented. \n\n\n\nCedric Rollin\, imec-SSTS\, will discuss the environmental impact of IC manufacturing and the challenges of its impact assessment. Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies and Systems is a new department and research program at imec joined by World leading companies like Apple\, Microsoft\, Amazon\, Meta and several to engage into more sustainable IC manufacturing. \n\n\n\nAlso the use of electronics for mobile communication\, cloud computing\, data streaming\, machine learning\, etc.\, may contribute significantly to e.g. climate change if not managed properly. Jean-Pierre Raskin\, UCLouvain\, will discuss the environmental impact of a digital society in operation. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will close with a Q&A session followed by a networking opportunity with some alcohol-free drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13h00 Welcome13h30Intro to Life Cycle Assessment\, LCI and LCIAAn Vercalsteren\, VITO14h00 Internet-of-Things for the better or the worstJean-Pierre Raskin\, UCLouvain14h30 Lean eco-design of electronics based on parametric Life Cycle Inventory analysisGeert Willems\, imec-EDM Forum15h00 Parametric LCI of PCB manufacturing and assemblyMaarten Cauwe imec-CMST\, Geert Willems imec-EDM Forum15h30 Assessing the environmental impact of integrated circuit chip manufacturingCedric Rolin\, imec-SSTS16h00 Q&A and discussion16h30 Networking18h00 Closure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Intro EDM Workshop 35\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 834.38 KB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor members only \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment\, LCI and LCIA\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 3.91 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internet-of-Things for the Best and the Worst\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 3.56 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lean Eco-design of Electronics Based on Parametric LCI Analysis\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 2.74 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parametric LCI of PCB Manufacturing and Assembly\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 1.71 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessing the Environmental Impact of IC Chip Manufacturing\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 3.39 MB\n \n \n Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/35th-edm-workshop-environmental-impact-of-digitalization/ LOCATION:Imec Leuven\, Kapeldreef 75\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20230919T153431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T151446Z UID:1333-1695979800-1696006800@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:System Engineering of Electronics and Smart products DESCRIPTION:This master class presents the System Engineering methodology developed by the International Counsel of System Engineers (INCOSE\, www.incose.org)\, consolidated in ISO/IEC/IEEE system and software engineering standards. We tailor and apply it to electronic products and smart systems with embedded electronics. We discuss in-depth the New Product Exploration (NPE)\, Planning (NPP) and Introduction (NPI) stages of system development that bring electronic products from idea to the end user.The specific characteristics of the electronic supply chain and the associated smart product development challenges are presented. A development methodology capable to cope with these challenges is explained as well as the important role of Design-for-eXcellence. \n\n\n\nRequired background knowNo specific background knowledge required. \n\n\n\nCourse objectives \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to ISO/IEC/IEEE System and Software Engineering standards.\n\n\n\nInsight in product life-cycle stages and processes of electronics and smart systems.\n\n\n\nElements of an electronic product and  smart system development methodology.\n\n\n\nWhat capabilities does a smart system engineering organization needs and can we assess this? \n\n\n\n\nOf interest to:All stakeholders in electronic product and smart system development. \n\n\n\nLecturerGeert Willems\, EDM Forum\, imec URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/masterclass-system-engineering-of-electronics-and-smart-products/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230606T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230606T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T223639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T083741Z UID:1793-1686056400-1686069000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:PCB Technology seminar and factory visit DESCRIPTION:This seminar is there for all who need a basic knowledge of Printed Circuit Board technology\, specifically managers and engineers involved in design\, industrialisation\, qualification\, purchasing\, quality control of electronics.This seminar provides basic insight in the technology and production processes of a key part of all electronics: the Printed Circuit Board that connects the electronic components in an electronic assembly.To understand the relationship between cost\, quality and reliability of electronics\, a basic understanding of the capabilities and the limitations of the PCB technology as well as the factors that drive cost and quality is a great help. This seminar provides a basic step towards this understanding. \n\n\n\nReception13h00 – Start 13h15Welcome at ACB by Joachim Verhegge (ACB)PCB technology basics by Joachim Verhegge (ACB)Introduction to PCB manufacturing technology discussing the basic materials and PCB manufacturing processes:lithography\, etching\, lamination\, drilling\, plating\, solder mask deposition\, finishing\, inspection. Theprocess sequence for multilayer PCB’s is explained.Overview of advanced PCB technology by Joachim Verhegge (ACB)Overview of advanced PCB technologies for high complexity\, high-density interconnect and flexible PCBs. Some guidelines on the use of microvias.Factory tourExtensive tour of ACB’s factory facilities.End: around 16h30 URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/pcb-technology-seminar-and-factory-visit/ LOCATION:ACB\, Vosmeer 3\, Dendermonde\, B9200 CATEGORIES:Technology seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230419T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20241011T115921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T124316Z UID:9089-1681894800-1681923600@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:D&E Event 2023: Het ontwerpen van innovatieve elektronica DESCRIPTION:D&E Event 2023\n\n\n\nTijdens het jaarlijkse Design Automation & Embedded Systems Event delen ontwikkelaars en toepassers van embedded systems (hardware én software) kennis van de laatste technologieën en wisselen zij visies en ervaringen uit met vakgenoten. In het lezingenprogramma wordt aandacht besteed aan specifieke thema’s. \n\n\n\nLive demonstraties op de beursvloer\n\n\n\nD&E is in een nieuw jasje gestoken met een frisse huisstijl\, een nieuwe locatie en live demonstraties. De demo’s zijn een waardevolle aanvulling op het programma en vinden de hele dag plaats naast de technisch inhoudelijke lezingen. Zo kan je zelf aan de slag gaan met nieuwe producten en met eigen ogen zien hoe alles werkt! \n\n\n\nLocatie: 1931 Congrescentrum\, ‘s-Hertogenbosch\, Nederland \n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speakers\n\n\n\nDe lezingen worden dit jaar aangevuld met de bijdrage van een aantal uiterst waardevolle keynote speakers :Geert Willems (Imec België) : Milieuimpact van elektronica: Hoe bepalen we dit? … en hoe verminderen we het? \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Milieuimpact van elektronica: Hoe bepalen en hoe verminderen?\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 3 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nArtikel Engineersonline.nl: “De impact van elektronica op het milieu is groot\, maar niemand weet hoé groot” \n\n\n\nDick van Hees (ASML en MRMc) & Ruud van Beek (ASML) : Early Involvement 2.0: Hoe maak ik een design first time right? \n\n\n\nProgramma URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/de-event-2023-het-ontwerpen-van-innovatieve-elektronica/ CATEGORIES:Events with EDM contribution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230324T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T145821Z UID:1889-1679650200-1679677200@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Electronic Assembly Technology DESCRIPTION:The course treats the technology\, design and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and the assembly of components on the PCB to manufacture an Electronic Assembly or Printed Board Assembly (PBA). The PBA is the generic building block of electronic products and systems. The course also provides the basics of electronics’ quantified quality. It provides insight into the body-of-knowledge on which the DfX guidelines and tools of the EDM Forum are based. \n\n\n\nRequired background knowledgeNo specific background knowledge required. Some basic knowledge of electronics is helpful. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives \n\n\n\n\nBasics of PCB Technology\, manufacturing and Design-for-Manufacturing\n\n\n\nBasics of PBA Technology\, assembly and Design-for-Assembly\n\n\n\nBasics of PBA quality\n\n\n\n\nWho should attendAll that may benefit from a basic knowledge of design\, manufacturing\, quality and reliability of electronic assemblies. \n\n\n\nLecturerGeert Willems\, PhD\, imec –  EDM Forum  URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/electronic-assembly-technology-3/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T155058Z UID:1928-1675429200-1675436400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Webinar 2023-2-3: Successful Innovation With Smart Products and the IoT DESCRIPTION:13h00Introduction13h10Smart products at Pattyn13h40Smart Product ExplorationSirris14h05Smart products at Ethernetics14h35A System Engineering Approach to Smart product Explorationimec14h55What’s next?\n\n\n\n\n\nFor members only \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Succesful Innovation with Smart Products and IoT\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 2.21 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A System Engineering Approach to Smart Product Exploration\n 1.70 MB 0 Downloads\n \n \n \n July 25\, 2024 Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/successful-innovation-with-smart-products-and-the-iot/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T150315Z UID:1900-1669368600-1669395600@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Master Class System Engineering DESCRIPTION:This master class presents the System Engineering methodology developed by the International Counsel of System Engineers (INCOSE\, www.incose.org)\, consolidated in ISO/IEC/IEEE system and software engineering standards. We tailor and apply it to electronic products and smart systems with embedded electronics. We discuss in-depth the New Product Exploration (NPE)\, Planning (NPP) and Introduction (NPI) stages of system development that bring an electronic products from idea to the end user.The specific characteristics of the electronic supply chain and the associated smart product development challenges are presented. A development methodology capable to cope with these challenges is explained as well as the important role of Design-for-eXcellence. \n\n\n\nCourse objectives\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to ISO/IEC/IEEE System and Software Engineering standards.\n\n\n\nInsight in product life-cycle stages and processes of electronics and smart systems.\n\n\n\nElements of an electronic product and  smart system development methodology.\n\n\n\nWhat capabilities does a smart system engineering organization needs and can we assess this?\n\n\n\n\nOff interest to:\n\n\n\nAll stakeholders in electronic product and smart system development. \n\n\n\nLecturer\n\n\n\nGeert Willems\, imec \n\n\n\nAgenda: 9h30 Basics of System Engineering           System Structure           System Life Cycle Processes           System Life Cycle Management           Technology versus system development11h00 Break11h15  State-of-the-art of the electronics industry              New Product Exploration              New Product Planning12h45 Lunch13h30 New Product Introduction             Electronics Technology qualification: “A white box approach”15h00 Break15h15 Electronics supply chain and quality            Capabilities of the System Engineering Organization16h45 Q&A – wrap-up URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/master-class-system-engineering/ LOCATION:imec Tower\, Remisebosweg 1\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221104T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221104T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T075601Z UID:1899-1667568600-1667579400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:EDM Workshop 34: Smart Product Exploration DESCRIPTION:Intelligence and connectivity are essential properties of an increasing number of products in a wide range of applications. Making a product smart and connected opens possibilities but also raises questions: what do our customers really need? What value do we need to offer? How to reduce risks? What technology and expertise are needed? How to establish a successful business?In this workshop we introduce a system engineering based methodology to master the fuzzy front-end of smart product development which we call the New Product Exploration stage. In this stage the stakeholder’s needs and problems and their potential solutions are explored. It addresses key questions like: \n\n\n\n– How can we obtain a validated solution concept efficiently without cost and time budget overruns. \n\n\n\n– What expertise and capabilities do we need to develop\, produce and manage the life-cycle of the smart product solution? After a short introduction to system life-cycle stages and processes\, the New Product Exploration methodology is introduced based on the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and 24784-1 system engineering. We discuss how the problems and needs of stakeholders can be explored and how a solution can be validated.In a second part we focus on the organization developing the system solution. What are the capabilities an organziation needs to have to be able to develop smart products and create a successful business with and/or around a smart product\, and what is the status of these capabilities? What is the status of our product development and its life-cycle management? We will present an organization and product maturity assessment tool. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n13h30A System Engineering Approach to Smart Product Exploration.Geert Willems – imec14h20System Engineering Based Smart Product Exploration.Thomas De Meester – imec15h30Networking and tool demonstration\n\n\n\n\n\nFor members only \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A System Engineering Approach to Smart Product Exploration\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 6.93 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n System Engineering Based Smart Product Exploration\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 4.88 MB\n \n \n Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/34th-edm-workshop-smart-product-exploration/ LOCATION:Imec Leuven\, Kapeldreef 75\, Leuven\, 3001\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T150026Z UID:1927-1655218800-1655222400@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Webinar 2022-6-17: Solution Space Exploration and validation DESCRIPTION:This webinar series is an initiative of the COOCK project ‘Oriënteren en Beslissen in Slimme Product Exploratie’ funded by VLAIO. More information about this project can be found on the project page.Intelligence and connectivity are becoming essential product properties. Making a product smart and connected opens possibilities but also raises questions: How to be successful? How to reduce risks? How to keep focus? How to present your solution? What value does it offer? What technology and expertise are needed?This three part webinar series addresses the above questions and many more\, in a systematic way. Our approach is based on the System Engineering methodology developed by the INCOSE consortium of system engineering\, that is consolidated in the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-1 standards. The goal is to minimize the “fuzziness” in the smart product exploration and validation.In this “Solution Space Exploration and Validation” we address the fuzzy front-end of product development which transforms first ideas of a (smart) product-based solution into a validated concept upon which a Product Requirements Document (PRD) can be based. The PRD forms the basis of the product’s architecture definition\, the first phase of the actual product development.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor members only \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A System Engineering Approach to Smart Product Exploration: System Analysis\, Verification and Validation\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 836.34 KB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Solution Space and Concept Validation\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 1.91 MB\n \n \n Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/solution-space-exploration-and-validation/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T065156 CREATED:20231212T224228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T144041Z UID:1926-1654268400-1654272000@edmforum.eu SUMMARY:Webinar 2022-6-3: Problem Space and Stakeholder Needs Exploration DESCRIPTION:This webinar series is an initiative of the COOCK project ‘Oriënteren en Beslissen in Slimme Product Exploratie’ funded by VLAIO. More information about this project can be found on the project page.Intelligence and connectivity are becoming essential product properties. Making a product smart and connected opens possibilities but also raises questions: How to be successful? How to reduce risks? How to keep focus? How to present your solution? What value does it offer? What technology and expertise are needed?This three part webinar series addresses the above questions and many more\, in a systematic way. Our approach is based on the System Engineering methodology developed by the INCOSE consortium of system engineering\, that is consolidated in the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-1 standards. The goal is to minimize the “fuzziness” in the smart product exploration and validation.In this second webinar “Problem Space and Stakeholder Needs Exploration” we address the question how to explore\, understand and validate the needs of the stakeholders of the product to be developed\, as well as the problems or opportunities for which the new product needs offers an answer. The latter is called problem space research.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnly for members \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A System Engineering Approach to Smart Product Exploration: Business Analysis and Stakeholder Needs & Requirements\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 1.17 MB\n \n \n Login to download. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Problem Space and Stakeholder Needs Exploration\n \n \n \n \n 1 file(s) 948.61 KB\n \n \n Login to download. URL:https://edmforum.eu/event/problem-space-and-stakeholder-needs-exploration/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR