CLINTON, NY – Indium Corporation senior technologist Dr. Ronald Lasky will deliver a technical presentation on low-temperature solder at SMTA Houston on March 30.

The arrival of lead-free soldering in SMT assembly forced peak reflow temperatures to increase by as much as 40°C over those of tin-lead soldering. This requirement was driven by SAC305, the most common lead-free solder, having a melting temperature of about 220°C, 37°C above tin-lead’s 183°C. These higher reflow temperatures can stress the components and printed wiring board (PWB) as both are composed of polymer materials.

Dr. Lasky’s presentation will review the tin-bismuth research and summarize its conclusions. He will also include an overview of a new alloy technology which employs two constituents with different melting points to create a unique solder with outstanding mechanical properties.

“Considerable effort has been made to develop lead-free solders with lower melting temperatures; however, the resulting tin-bismuth solders have generally performed poorly in drop shock testing despite their success in thermal cycle testing,” said Dr. Lasky. “I want to thank the SMTA for entrusting me with the forum to share my insights and help drive our industry forward.”

Dr. Lasky is a senior technologist at Indium Corporation, as well as a professor of engineering at Dartmouth College. He has more than 30 years of experience in electronics and optoelectronics packaging at IBM, Universal Instruments, and Cookson Electronics. He has authored six books and contributed to nine others on science, electronics, and optoelectronics; he has authored numerous technical papers. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct professor at several colleges, teaching more than 20 different courses on topics such as electronics packaging, materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, and science and religion.

Dr. Lasky holds numerous patent disclosures and is the developer of several SMT processing software products relating to cost estimating, line balancing, and process optimization. He is the co-creator of engineering certification exams that set standards in the electronics assembly industry worldwide. Dr. Lasky was awarded the Surface Mount Technology Association’s (SMTA) Technical Distinction Award in 2021 for his “significant and continuing technical contributions to the SMTA.” He was also awarded SMTA’s prestigious Founder’s Award in 2003.

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their cooperation with Engelet Eletrônica to bolster the company’s technical support in Brazil.

AIM continues to aggressively invest in strengthening its support network in South America. Anderson Albuquerque, AIM’s Technical Sales Manager has been successfully supporting the electronics industry in Brazil for nearly eight years. The addition of a stocking facility in 2020 enabled the company to deliver on its promise of offering innovative soldering solutions directly to the growing Brazilian market. Now, founder and CEO of Engelet Eletrônica, Demétrius Nunes Maciel, brings over 14 years of international experience in the manufacturing and electronics industry to AIM’s expanding customer base in this important region.

“We are pleased to have enlisted the services of Engelet Eletrônica, specifically Demétrius, to support our growing sales and support team in Latin America,” said AIM’s National Sales Manager of Mexico and Latin America, Oscar Lopez. “We are confident that his expertise will further strengthen AIM’s position as a leading technical resource throughout the electronics industry in Brazil.”

Based in southeastern Brazil, Demétrius can be reached at dmaciel@aimsolder.com 

HOUSTON, TX – DarkPulse, Inc. ("DarkPulse" or the "Company") a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation and monitoring of laser sensing systems based on its patented BOTDA dark-pulse sensor technology (the "DarkPulse Technology") which provides a data stream of critical metrics for assessing the health and security of infrastructure for applications in border security, pipelines, oil and gas, aviation and aerospace, mine safety, and renewable energy today announced the State of Arizona has approved the application for a trade name of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary TJM Electronics West, Inc., a contract electronics manufacturer based in Tempe, Arizona for "DarkPulse Electronics Manufacturing" ("DEM"). DEM is ITAR registered and holds ISO9001 and AS9100 certified electronics and electro-mechanical assembly certificates and an assembly team trained to IPC 610 and J-STD-001 standards, Class 2 and 3.

Dennis O'Leary, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DarkPulse stated, "We recognize the value in brand management and believe operating under one company name is beneficial for the growth and expansion of our manufacturing business. DarkPulse Electronics Manufacturing can build and fabricate quantities from as little as two units allowing for cost effective prototyping while offering full manufacturing capabilities as your project progresses."

SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA – PDR, founded in 1985, and today a leading manufacturer of BGA rework systems and X-ray systems, is pleased to announce that SMTVYS Technology is its newest manufacturers’ representative. Under the agreement, Victor Madero will represent PDR’s SMD/BGA Rework and X-ray systems throughout Mexico.

Dave White, CEO of White Industrial Corporation, parent company of PDR Americas, states: “PDR Rework and X- ray Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of SMTVYS to represent PDR in Mexico. SMTVYS, a leader in the sales, support and servicing of industrial production equipment throughout Mexico, and PDR, a manufacturer of both rework and X-ray systems, are committed to providing firms in Mexico with superior technology and customer service by providing world-class rework and X- ray products for the Mexico EMS industry.”

SMTVYS offers solutions ranging from industrial equipment, spare parts, technical support, consulting, world-known brands of industrial equipment, automation, peripheral devices, electrostatic and discharge (ESD) solutions. The leading professional group was born out of the need for support and value for the manufacturing industry back in 2014 and the company has a large footprint in Mexico.

PDR’s Micro Focus X-ray solutions offer both 2D and 3D (DTS) X-ray systems with truly remarkable image fidelity. Made in the USA, PDR X-ray systems are operator friendly and easily programmable with 4-axis fully motorized control to automate the pass-fail inspection of PCBs, components, and assemblies.

Available in multiple kV configurations and Flat Panel Detectors (FPDs), PDR X-ray cabinets are built to integrate X-ray solutions from 60kV up to 160Kv, while maintaining safety standards of less t 1 uSv/hr (0.1 mR/hr) for radiation safety. PDR’s unique cabinet design provides customers with the maximum flexibility for upgrading X-ray system capabilities over the long-term, while still providing a safe and reliable X-ray system for the customer.

For more information about SMTVYS, contact Victor Madero at vhmadero@smtvys.com or visit www.smtvys.com 

For more information about PDR Rework Systems, visit www.pdr-rework.com 

For more information about X-ray Solutions, visit www.pdr-xray.com or call PDR in the U.S. at 530-676-6262 or in the United Kingdom at +44 (0)1293 614 000.