Roadmap of reliability: Methodology and application in Guangdong´s lead-free technology

Due to the legislations and environment concerns, the applying of lead free technology is the trend in electronic manufacturing industry. Roadmap of Guangdong’s lead free technology was established within the framework of industrial roadmapping technology. Reliability is one of the most important features in lead free electronic manufacturing. The corresponding roadmap was formulated in accordingly. This paper presents the methodologies which were employed in the roadmapping of reliability aspect in Guangdong’s lead free technology. The employed methodologies include Delphi’s method, Brain Storming method and SWOT analytic method. The roadblocks were estimated and the necessary R&D activities were forecasted finally.