WEEE, RoHS, and what you must do to get ready for lead-free electronics

The transition to lead-free electronics requires surmounting a host of technical, socio-political and economical issues. This paper discusses key concerns in lead-free product development, and provides guidelines to help equipment manufacturers efficiently implement a transition to lead-free electronics. The guidelines address key questions confronting the industry, including those related to lead-free compliance, lead-free part and supplier selection, lead-free manufacturing, and lead-free training and education.