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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

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,

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

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

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 between

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As challenges and complexities associated with manual soldering processes increase, the installation and utilization of robotic soldering stations continue to grow. These challenges include the

Recently, I've fielded several requests to clarify the distinction between "halide-free" and "halogen-free." Both terms apply to the composition of soldering fluxes in the

Folks, Dr. Ron: For my next several posts, I would like to chat with Indium Corporation’s metal thermal interface materials (TIMs) Product Manager, Jon Major, about metal TIMs. Jon, can you

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Science was once considered a male-dominated field, with many important discoveries spearheaded by women gone unnoticed. That is no longer true, and as a