Posted On: August 11th, 2020 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

The Limits of Mixing: A Real World Example

Folks, some time ago I posted on the limits of mixing. In modern manufacturing, there may be some applications that require two metal powders to be ev...

Posted On: August 19th, 2014 | By: Ed Briggs

Square with Radius Corners vs. Circular Apertures: SMT Optimization for Success Part 4:

In our continued investigation and quest to improve solder paste printing for fine-feature paste deposits, we also found that consistency (low standar...

Posted On: March 5th, 2014 | By: Ross Berntson

Donuts and Solder Preforms – Seriously?

I just can’t get enough of a good thing. My last post mentioned donuts – one of my favorite treats. Allow me to continue reveling in...

Posted On: December 13th, 2013 | By: Dr. Ron Lasky

Dartmouth Student Asks Questions About SACm® Solder Alloy

Folks, Some years ago, a leading IC manufacturer decided that their R&D effort could benefit if analyzed for possible improvement – by hirin...

Posted On: November 14th, 2013 | By: Indium Corporation®

Indium Spheres

Spheres are the form of indium I use the most for testing solder wetting properties, because they have a precise volume. (As opposed to shot, which do...

Posted On: October 24th, 2013 | By: Indium Corporation®

Solder 101: Forms of Indium Metal

People use indium in many forms – to create many different products. Certain forms fit various applications. Here are some of the many forms of ...

Posted On: October 1st, 2013 | By: Indium Corporation®

Tech Spotlight: Maria Durham

While not directly part of Indium Corporation’s Technical Service department, Maria is technology driven and works with our customers to help se...

Posted On: September 21st, 2012 | By: Dr. Andy Mackie

Ball-Attach Flux WS-446-NRD for Poor Quality OSP-wetting

While on a recent trip to Malaysia, I interviewed two colleagues regarding trends in semiconductor assembly. My previously-published interview with Sz...