Join Me at SMTA PanPac 2023

Folks, I’ve gone to SMTA PanPac since 2018 and it is a terrific conference. This coming year’s conference, from January 30 to Februa...

Posted On: October 3rd, 2022 | By: Claire Hotvedt

What is the issue with Delta-T and how does Durafuse™ LT Help?

Managing ΔT during reflow is an important part of a well controlled process. Durafuse™ LT provides the extra flexibility for process contr...

Posted On: October 3rd, 2022 | By: Matt Gruber

Solder Paste Usage Estimates

I have been often asked what the cost estimate for solder paste when quoting a product. Many CAD/CAM software packages have a copper area calculator a...

Posted On: September 26th, 2022 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Professor Michael Dickey: Prophet of Gallium Liquid Metals

Folks, North Carolina State’s Professor Michael Dickey is arguably the world expert on applications of liquid gallium metal. See his Tedx Talk a...

Posted On: September 22nd, 2022 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Professor Michael Dickey: Prophet of Liquid Gallium Metals

Folks, North Carolina State’s Professor Michael Dickey is arguably the world expert on applications of liquid gallium metal. See his Tedx T...

Posted On: September 22nd, 2022 | By: Jenny Gallery

'Weld', 'Weld', 'Weld', What Do We Have Here and How Is It Different from Soldering?

Soldering and welding are often used interchangeably in metal fabrication, but each technique is different and has a distinct application. While both ...

Posted On: August 31st, 2022 | By: Evan Griffith

Trade Show Travels June 2022

Where has the semiconductor team been traveling to this summer?...

Posted On: August 24th, 2022 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Square vs. Circular Apertures and the Five Ball Rule Revisited

Folks, I recently posted that circular apertures deliver much less solder past than square apertures. One of the obvious reasons is that a circle of d...

Posted On: August 23rd, 2022 | By: Matt Gruber

Solder Failure Analysis

Failure analysis, physics of failure, design of experiments, and traceability are essential skills and systems needed to determine a root cause, a sol...

Posted On: July 25th, 2022 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Indium Corporation and SAFI-Tech Announce Partnership in Very Low Temperature Solders

Folks, Soldering is one of the oldest technologies developed by humankind, perhaps as long as 6,000 years ago. Early uses were in the making of jewelr...