Golf and Robotic Soldering: Another Unique Comparison
The Masters Tournament is right around the corner. It got me to thinking, "How are golf and robotic soldering alike?" In this sh...
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Revolutionizing Electronics Assembly: The Future of Robotic Soldering
Explore the growing importance of robotic soldering in electronics assembly, addressing challenges such as miniaturization and cycle time demands. Dis...
A Proper Solder Introduction Point in Hand or Robotic Soldering Can Solve Many Common Issues
The introduction point between the pad and the soldeirng iron tip plays a crucial role in creating perfect solder joints, as well as gives clues as to...
Automated Soldering Methods: What’s the Difference Between Robotic Soldering and Laser Soldering?
Laser soldering is making its way into the market and onto electronics assembly lines. What's the difference between this method and iron-tip robo...
What Do the Equipment Suppliers Have to Say?
In this blog post, I share the reactions of soldering iron tip equipment suppliers to the statement: “As temperature increases, tip life de...
APEX 2020 is Quickly Approaching
APEX is fast approaching and Indium Corporation is gearing up for a great show!...
Artificial Intelligence Will Not Put Us all Out of Work
I have to admit, I was impressed when I read an article in Forbes magazine that showed a graph on computer speeds. It seems the iPhone 11 Pro is as fa...
Don't Get Burned: How to Avoid Flux Charring
Charring is a common defect in hand and robotic soldering using flux-cored wire. Robert McKerrow explains what causes this and how to avoid it....