Green Electronics: Interconnection World

Molex, Meritec tap Ticona, go halogen-free (Nov 5, 2009)

European Plastics News reports that Ticona's halogen-free Vectra and Celanex polymers are being used by Meritec and Molex in their latest connector ranges.

IPC to tackle new China RoHS laws (Oct 28, 2009)

Hosted next month by IPC, the conference (“It’s Not Easy Being Green: Complying with Global Environmental Regulation") will feature a detailed discussion of China’s newly drafted RoHS Catalogue of products that are subject to restrictions similarly outlined in the EU's RoHS legislation.

New guide examines China RoHS requirements (Oct 26, 2009)

Two years late, China has finally released the first draft of the so-called “China RoHS Catalogue.”

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Zinc nickel-plated connectors earn mil listing (Jun 9, 2009)
June 9, 2009--Souriau´s new range of 38999 series III connectors, plated with RoHS-compliant black zinc nickel, has received a Qualified Product Listing (QPL) from the DSCC (Defense Supply Center, Columbus). This plate, says Souriau, is the only RoHS-compliant alternative to cadmium.

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