Conclusion

The electronics industry is making steady progress toward developing lead-free assembly processes to meet the EU's Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which calls for the elimination of lead and other hazardous substances from new electrical and electronic equipment by July 2006. To date, industry efforts have concentrated on finding a lead-free replacement for the commonly used tin-lead (SnPb) solder and proving the replacement's reliability.

To date, the industry push is to develop soldering processes. It is now time for companies experienced in lead-free processes to address the additional needs of the assembly community, which includes standards that can be used on a day-to-day basis on the factory floor and throughout the supply chain.

Prosoyo Technology Ltd, has been on the forefront of manufacturing environmentally friendly products all its life and will continue its policy to provide leading edge technology that is most energy efficient and least burdensome to the environment.
 
By July 2006, companies doing business with European Union Member States will be required to comply with laws regarding the reduction of hazardous substances and the proper disposal of electronics waste. Late adopters of leadfree technology will risk inventory obsolescence, may experience their products being rejected at borders, and will be at high risk for loss of market share.

Prosoyo is providing its customers leadership on these issues with a lead free roadmap and lead free program. We are committed to being a lead free manufacturer by Q3 2005, and to helping our customers also be lead free in a timely manner.

** DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

 http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_037/l_03720030213en00240038.pdf