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My First Professional Experience

Everyone gets nervous about something in their life—first day of school, meeting a new friend, or starting a new job. It is very easy to fear of the unknown, especially when you aren’t

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Indium Sealing Materials

Folks, In today’s blog we will interview Pamela Nelson. She is a Product Specialist for Indium Corporation’s sealing Figure 1. Product Specialist Pamela Nelson of Indium Corporation.

Redefining Safety as the EHS Intern

After badging into the building on the first day, I had no idea what to expect in terms of safety. Prior to my internship here at Indium Corporation, I rarely had opportunities to learn about safety

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Overview of InFORMS

Overview of InFORMS® In the world of electronics manufacturing, especially in high-stress applications like power modules and electric vehicle inverters, ensuring the reliability and durability

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Join Me at SMTAI 2024 October 20-24

Folks, SMTAI is always a great conference. It is in my second favorite place, Rosemont, IL. (It’s tough to beat Disney World.) Not only are there scores of great papers, but there are also

Materials Science in the Real World

I was initially drawn to materials science and engineering (MSE) because of its versatility: everything uses materials! I liked the idea of having options to explore–whether it be engineering,

Robotics: Expect the Unexpected

Through my education and my extracurriculars, I have learned one very important lesson: when working with robots, prepare to be surprised. Now, hear me out, this isn’t a sign of bad engineering

Professional Development in Quality Engineering and Manufacturing

My internship at Indium Corporation has taught me a lot about the professional world, specifically in quality engineering and manufacturing

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Metal TIMs 101: Chapter 2

Folks, A short time ago, I posted “Metal TIMs 101: Chapter 1” with Jon Major. Now it is time for Chapter 2! Dr. Ron: Jon, what is TIM1.5? Jon: TIM1.5 commonly refers to the interface

Woman with the Firmest Handshake

Armed with advice passed down through generations of seasoned professionals, I set out to perfect the firmest handshake the corporate world had ever

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The Greatest Invention?

Folks, What is mankind's greatest invention? Some would say the wheel: it's effect on transportation and mobility are unquestioned. Others would argue that the printing press is tops, since

My Internship Challenge: Reducing Production Cost Without Comprising Quality

I have had an incredible time so far at Indium Corporation, particularly thanks to my supervisor, the quality management team, and the exciting project that I was able to take on. Being an intern

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Rosin 101: The Critical Role of Rosin in Solder Paste Formulation and Enhancing Electronics Assembly Process Efficiency

“A key ingredient that is critical to the solder paste formulation is rosin, which plays a significant role in enhancing the performance of the solder paste and hence providing high process

First-Hand Laboratory Experience as An Intern

I have always had an interest in gaining laboratory experience in a real, professional work setting. This goal has been fulfilled as I joined Indium Corporation as the Soldering Application Intern

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Keep Your Solder Paste Cool!

In the midst of the summer months, one may be thinking about kayaking, swimming, fishing, or simply spending time

An Opportunity for Community Involvement Within My Internship

Though there are many positive comments I can make about my experience this summer at Indium Corporation as the Marketing Communications intern, what truly set these ten weeks apart for me was the

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Improved IMC Growth Rate Calculator

Folks, Peter writes: Dear Dr. Ron, I amthrilled with your Excel® program to calculate IMC thickness as a function of time. However, I wanted to calculate IMC thickness for times not listed in the

Beyond My Internship Expectations

When I was a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian to help sick and injured animals recover. I had even tried to take care of two kittens, only a few days old, when we found them behind the

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Solder Paste is Not a Commodity

Folks, I was getting a little cabin fever, so I thought I would go for lunch at Simon Pearce. The ambiance there always relaxes and refreshes me. So, the maître de squeezed me in at a small

Three Things I Learned from My Internship

Participating in an internship this summer at Indium Corporation, I was able to integrate the theoretical knowledge gained in school with the practical application of the industry. As we got a little

Not Your Average Internship®

I always thought of an internship as simply going into the office, completing your work, attending a few meetings, and calling it a day. It never occurred to me that I could experience anything

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