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New StencilCoach Add In to Calculate Apertures to Minimize Solder Balling

Folks, The creation of solder balls, when assembling passive discrete components, has been an issue for decades (see Figure 1). The discovery that the “home plate” stencil aperture design

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Au-mazing Solutions: How AuLTRA® Fine Wire Brings Gold Standard Precision to Medical Devices

In the world of medical device manufacturing, where reliability and precision are critical, materials used in the assembly must meet the highest

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Mastering Solder Preform Technology With Low Temperature Solder Alloy Solutions

Achieving efficiency, reliability, and exceptional thermal performance is crucial in package-attach soldering applications for power modules. However, the high reflow temperatures required by

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The Surge of Cu Sinter Paste

A little over a year ago, I posted about the increase in interest regarding Cu sintering. In the past 12 months, that interest has has surged, highlighting Cu sintering's suitability for various

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Wave Soldering and 4 Nations Hockey: A Unique Comparison

With the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament held just recently in Canada and Boston, Massachusetts gained a lot of publicityfor its intensity and high level of play, and arguably pushed the NHL to

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Au-mazing Solutions: How AuLTRA® MediPro is Setting the Gold Standard for Medical Device Soldering

In the ever-evolving world of medical technology, quality, precision, and reliability are paramount. When it comes to manufacturing medical devices that can save lives or enhance one’s quality

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Back to the Basics: Flux

During my first few weeks as a Technical Support Engineer at Indium Corporation, Iresearched extensively and consulted with my team to find out when flux should be used and why it’s essential

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Durafuse®LT Solves a Too-High Reflow Temperature Concern

Folks, Let's see how Monica and Guy are doing in solving the too-high temperature reflow concern….. Patty was sitting in her office, and, typical to her dynamic personality, was excited and

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A Low Temperature Solder Paste with Superior Thermal Cycle and Drop Shock Performance

Folks, Professor Patty Coleman is at it again. Let's listen in….. Monica Reese was conflicted as she sat at her desk. She was excited that Professor Patty Coleman helped her get a job with

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Ramp-to-Peak: The First Thought in a Reflow Profile

Folks, I am working on a book with my Indium Corporation colleagues on tackling soldering defects in electronics.It is a follow up to our The Printed Circuits Assembler's Guide to Solder Defects.

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From Scrap to Savings: Indium Corporation’s Commitment to a Sustainable World

In today's fast-paced world, where sustainability and environmental responsibility are paramount, Indium Corporation is leading the charge with an innovative approach to resource management. Our

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Demystifying Recycling and Reclaiming: A Guide to Sustainable Practices

Unlock new efficiencies in your manufacturing process with Indium Corporation’s Reclaim and Recycle Program—a visionary approach that turns post-manufacturing scrap into valuable resources.

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Unlock Savings with Indium Corporation’s Reclaim and Recycle Program

Navigating today’s competitive business landscape demands innovative strategies for cost management and operational efficiency. Indium Corporation's Reclaim and Recycle Program addresses

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Sustainable Success: Uncover the Advantages of Indium Corporation’s Reclaim and Recycle Program

Imagine revolutionizing your company’s environmental impact with a single, innovative step. Indium Corporation's Reclaim and Recycle Program presents this opportunity, transforming scrap

Three Key Differences: Research Chemist vs. Chemical Safety Intern

Having spent two years working in a university chemistry research lab, I was excited with the opportunity to learn what goes on behind the scenes of an R&D operation as the Chemical Safety Intern

Beyond My 8-to-5

Internships are often seen as mere 8 to 5 stints, but my experience this summer at Indium Corporation has been vastly different from this stereotype. This opportunity has enriched me in many ways I

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

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