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Professor Patty Coleman on The Biography of Elon Musk

Folks, It has been a very long time since we checked in on Patty. Let's see how she is doing… Patty was glad the Hal Lindsay episode was over. It should not have bothered her that he called

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Using ANOVA to Compare Three or More Solder Pastes for a Metric-Like Transfer Efficiency

An Interview with Professor Patty Coleman. Dr. Ron: Professor Coleman, it has been quite a long time since we last chatted. Professor Patty: I agree, too long! And please, Dr. Ron,call me Patty. DR:

My Internship Experience So Far

This summer has truly flown by! It is hard to believe that there is only a week until Commencement. In this post, I'll take you through a snapshot of my journey, highlighting some of the

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Technique to Estimate the Upper Confidence Limit on Failure Rates

Folks, Let’s assume you would like to estimate the upper confidence limit of a failure rate. As an example, assume you have 21 samples of 1000 that

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Acceleration Factors in Life Testing of Electronics

Folks, You are the project manager for a PCB that must function in an environment from -10 to 80 C. The PCB will experience one thermal cycle per day in this range in its application. It must

Learning From the Experts

As the internship program has reached the halfway point, I am now able to reflect on all I have learned this

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Breakdown of SIR Standards

SIR Testing-Surface and Insulation Resistance testing,a form of standard testing where you measure the electrical reliability of a no-clean or a water-soluble flux residue, has existedfor a while

A New Experience in a New Area

I’ve been a Midwest kid my whole life. Moving from Ohio, to Illinois, to Missouri, and then finally back to Ohio, it’s all I knew for my first 18 years. I definitely know starting up

My Very First Project – A Journey of Learning and Growth

As I wrap up my very first project, I take a moment to reflect on the process and the invaluable lessons I have gained along the

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Concern for Intermetallic Thickness Growth in SAC Solder Joints in Harsh Service Environments

Folks, The service temperature for electronics in a modern automobile can be higher than 125C. These high temperatures raise the concern of copper-tin intermetallic growth in solder joints. Often, we

Lunch @ 12?

It seems as though one of the main things the majority of us were concerned about when starting this internship was: Whether or not we would bond with our fellow Interns. Throughout the first 2 weeks

Up and Running

With orientation now behind me, it's time to dive into the real work! During my first week at Indium Corporation, my main focus was gaining access to the various software and files essential for

Materials Project Intern Goals

This summer, my ultimate goal and project is to determine various mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of new alloys in Indium Corporation’s Alloy Directory, helping to give

The Two Percent

Ahead of this summer's internship program at Indium Corporation, we received 712 applications; 13 (2%) of those students were hired. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Nate

First Day Jitters: May 31st, 2023

The day had finally arrived – my first day of Indium Corporation’s 2023 Internship! I woke up to my 6:30am alarm to hurriedly get ready and get to the

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Bismuth Alloys for Plugging and Abandonment (P&A) of Gas Pipes and Wells

Plugging and abandonment (P&A) is a part of the decommissioning process for wells in the oil and gas industry. Once the wells are no longer used for production or deemed uneconomical, the

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Electroplating indium_Old

At times, I get questions like, "How long does it take to deposit 20 µmof Indium on my plate using your Indium Sulfamate Bath?" Well, the answer to this question would make it very

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How Long Does It Take to Electroplate Indium?

At times, I get questions like, “How long does it take to deposit 20 µm of Indium on my plate using your Indium Sulfamate Bath?” Well, the answer to this question would make it very easy

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Gallium Uses in Technology

In our modern world gallium is used everywhere, and modern life would be unrecognizable without the benefits it provides. As you are reading this, the nearest gallium (Ga) atoms are most likely found

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Compositional Analysis of Metals by ICP-OES: Some Basics

In the world of electronics assembly, the utilization of high-quality alloys is critical to a successful product, and is verified through accurate and precise analysis of the material. IPC J-STD-006C

At Indium we research, develop, and manufacture advanced electronics assembly materials solutions to the challenges of today, tomorrow, and the future.