The electronics manufacturing company Incap Estonia, based in Saaremaa, has enhanced its quality control capabilities with a new high-resolution X-ray system. The nearly EUR 200,000 investment will improve the inspection of electronic components, accelerate defect detection, and reduce delivery times.

According to Margus Jakobson, Managing Director of Incap Estonia, the new X-ray system is a significant addition to the company’s state-of-the-art technology. “The fully automated inspection capabilities enable faster and more precise defect detection, reducing the risk of errors and increasing production process accuracy and efficiency. This means more reliable and higher quality products for our customers”, Jakobson explained.

The new system offers higher precision and superior image quality, capturing even the most detailed visuals. Its advanced 3D capabilities allow for in-depth analysis of complex components and layered structures, which is crucial for the production of high-tech electronics such as microchips and printed circuit boards. Thanks to open-tube technology, the new system is not only more accurate and faster but also more energy-efficient and has a longer lifespan.

“Beyond the technical advantages, user-friendliness is also an important factor. Intuitive controls and automatic settings simplify the workflow and reduce the time needed for implementation. This makes the system more convenient and accessible even for operators with less experience”, Jakobson added.

As an international electronics manufacturing company, Incap provides cutting-edge electronic solutions for both large industrial players and emerging startups. Incap’s electronics can be found in remote-read electricity meters, electric scooters on the streets, smart street lighting across different regions of Estonia, as well as in the equipment of the world’s largest maritime corporations and the systems of renowned elevator manufacturers.

Lakeville, Minnesota, March 4, 2025 – ITW EAE, a leading manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the electronics assembly and thermal processing industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Joy McKnight to Vice President and General Manager. In this role, Joy will oversee ITW EAE’s operations and strategic direction, leading its well-established brands, including Camalot, Electrovert, MPM, Vitronics Soltec and Despatch.

Joy brings extensive industry experience in product management, operations, and business leadership. She joined ITW in 2014 as Director of Product Management at Despatch. Following the formation of ITW EAE in 2016, she took on a broader role leading Global Parts, Service, and Support. In 2021, Joy was promoted to Business Manager for the EA Equipment segment, where she played a critical role in global engineering, operations, and sales.

As VP/GM, Joy will focus on advancing ITW EAE’s market position, strengthening customer relationships, and leading key initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and technology leadership.

For more information about ITW EAE, visit www.itweae.com

As one of the leading materials providers in the electronics assembly and solder industries, Indium Corporation® is proud to feature its lineup of high-reliability products at APEC 2025, taking place March 16-20, in Atlanta, Georgia.

With a strong focus on power device packaging, Indium Corporation provides advanced material solutions engineered to enhance energy efficiency, optimize thermal management, and support long-term sustainability in electrification applications. A key part of this innovation is Indium Corporation’s Fluxless Assembly Solder Technology (FAST), which enables high-reliability, flux-free soldering solutions tailored for next-generation power electronics.

Indium Corporation will showcase the following among its featured products:

• Award-winning InFORMS® are reinforced solder preforms that improve mechanical strength and produce consistent bondline thickness for superior reliability performance compared to traditional solder preforms, particularly in power module applications.

• InTACK® is a no-clean, no residue, halogen-free adhesive solution developed for holding parts in place during placement and reflow processes.

• Indalloy®301LT for Preforms/InFORMS® is a novel Pb-free alloy that enables lower reflow processing temperatures compared to SAC alloys, preventing delamination and reducing warpage in package-attach soldering applications.

• Indalloy®276 is a unique lead-free solder alloy that offers a wide service temperature capability and improved reliability up to 175°C. It has demonstrated high-reliability performance while also being capable at both moderate and high service temperature conditions

• Durafuse® HR, based on novel solder paste alloy technology, delivers enhanced thermal cycling performance (-40°C/125°C and -40°C/150°C) and superior voiding performance for high-reliability automotive applications. It also offers reduced solder joint cracking and increased shear strength.

• Durafuse® HT is an innovative Pb-free solution designed to deliver a high-temperature lead-free (HTLF) paste for discrete power electronics devices. Durafuse® HT can “drop in” to the current high-Pb die-attach paste process, with no special equipment needed. Functional performance and thermal cycling reliability are both equal to or higher than a high-Pb solder.

• QuickSinter® is a new approach to sinter technology. This high-metal, low-organic content approach enables fast drying and sintering times for high throughput. Both silver and copper sinter pastes are available. Applications include die-attach and substrate-attach in power electronics. The portfolio includes the InFORCE™ range of pressure sinter pastes:

o InFORCE™29 – a pressure copper sinter paste for high-reliability, high thermal conductivity, die-attach applications; InFORCE™29 features high workability, making it suitable for printing or dispensing applications.

o InFORCE™MF – a pressure silver sinter paste for the highest reliability, highest thermal conductivity, die-attach applications; InFORCE™MF is specially formulated for printing applications, providing low process yield loss due to print defects.

o InFORCE™ LA – a pressure silver sinter paste formulated for sintering of areas greater than 100mm2. Sintering is possible with reduced temperatures and pressure, making it suitable for transferring molded package-attach to cooler applications.

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s power electronics and solder solutions, visit www.indium.com or visit our experts at APEC at booth #404.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email jhuang@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another® (#FOETA), at www.linkedin.com/company/indium-corporation/.

San Diego — March 2025 —— KIC, the leader in smart thermal process technologies for electronics manufacturing, will exhibit at the SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, Texas. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience KIC’s latest innovation, the Thermal Analysis System (TAS) Software, designed to revolutionize thermal profiling and process optimization.

The TAS Software is a major advancement in thermal management, addressing emerging industry challenges while unlocking new opportunities for electronics manufacturers. Featuring a modern, intuitive interface and AI-powered insights, the software streamlines process control, allowing manufacturers to optimize thermal profiles with minimal effort. This cutting-edge solution enhances efficiency and consistency across production lines, making it a game changer for today’s demanding electronics manufacturing environments.

One of the most notable features of TAS Software is KIC’s award-winning Common Recipe Finder, which automates the selection of optimized thermal recipes, ensuring peak performance and repeatability. “From AI-enhanced functionality to a radically improved user experience, the TAS Software is built to set a new standard in thermal analysis,” said Miles Moreau, General Manager at KIC. “By developing this platform to tackle real-world production challenges, we are giving manufacturers the tools they need to achieve superior process control and efficiency.”

For more information about KIC and the TAS Software, stop by the KIC booth at the SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum or visit https://kicthermal.com.

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