BOHEMIA NY ― November 2023 ― Q Source, a provider of custom solutions for the Bio-Medical, Electronic, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industries, is delighted to reaffirm its longstanding partnership with JBC Tools, a global leader in electronic soldering stations and accessories. Since 2007, this collaboration has consistently delivered cutting-edge soldering and rework solutions to commercial industrial assembly and production environments.

Soldering remains an indispensable element in contemporary production processes, especially in the electronics industry, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. JBC Tools has consistently demonstrated its mettle as a pioneer in the field by consistently offering innovative, efficient, and dependable soldering equipment like the JBC NASE-1C NANO Digital Soldering Station which has everything needed for successfully completing any soldering or desoldering tasks, or the DDE 2 Tools Control Unit used to handle 2 tools simultaneously (pictured above).

Q Source, drawing on its extensive experience and commitment to excellence, offers a comprehensive range of electronic ESD-safe soldering, desoldering, and rework stations from JBC Tools. These state-of-the-art solutions cater to the demands of professionals in the electronics industry, equipping them with the tools they need to excel in their work.

JBC Tools is renowned for its extensive selection of soldering tip cartridges, each meticulously tailored to specific applications. Whether professionals require the ultra-precise C105 Series for soldering smaller components or the high-power C250 Series, perfect for SMD applications and ground plane soldering, there's a JBC cartridge designed to meet every need.

To further empower professionals, JBC soldering stations are available in various sizes and setups, ensuring that each user can find the perfect tool for their requirements. These stations offer advanced features like graphic displays, cartridge extractors, adjustable stands, and more, enhancing work efficiency and precision. For those involved in micro soldering, desoldering, and high-power applications, JBC's premium soldering stations stand as the ideal choice.

Beyond soldering, JBC Tools extends its commitment to excellence by offering a diverse range of equipment. This includes desoldering tools, as well as an extensive selection of hand tools such as tweezers, ESD-safe pliers, fume extractors, nitrogen generators, and flux supplies.

As a distinguished distributor of JBC Tools since 2007, Q Source has consistently aimed at providing its customers with outstanding customer service and a wide range of top-quality products. The collaboration between these industry leaders signifies a dedication to delivering excellence in tools and equipment to meet the diverse needs of clients.

To learn more about JBC Tools and explore other top-tier brands offered by Q Source, please visit the Q Source website at www.qsource.com.

### About Q Source Q Source specializes in crafting custom solutions for the Bio-Medical, Electronic, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industries. For nearly 40 years the team at Q Source has prided itself in superior customer satisfaction by delivering the right products that match the specs for any high-end solutions. Best Value Better Service at Q Source. To learn more, visit www.qsource.com.

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Diego Jiang as Product Manager for AIM Solder China. Diego will play a pivotal part in fostering innovation by focusing on the dynamic requirements of the Asian marketplace.

Diego comes to AIM with previous industry experience and a master's degree in chemical engineering, leaving him well equipped to understand AIM products from development through customer application. His expertise ensures reliability, consistency, and performance that exceeds customer expectations.

Tim O'Neill, Director of Product Management at AIM Solder, says, “We are excited to welcome Diego to our team. His expertise will undoubtedly contribute to our commitment to quality and innovation as we continue to lead in the solder assembly materials industry."

Diego Jiang's appointment reinforces AIM’s values and pursuit of excellence. His dedication to improving product development and implementation aligns perfectly with AIM’s culture of pushing the boundaries of solder assembly materials to meet evolving industry needs.

He can be reached at djiang@aimsolder.com 

CLINTON, NY – Two Indium Corporation experts are set to deliver technical presentations at the Productronica Forum on November 15 in Munich, Germany. The focus of the Forum is on trends and game changers for the SMT industry—from Industry 4.0 to artificial intelligence.

At 10 a.m. local time, Regional Technical Manager and Technologist – Advanced Applications Andreas Karch will deliver a presentation titled Innovative Solder Materials Specifically Engineered to Reduce Energy Consumption and CO2, which explores the relationship between the material properties of electronic components and reflow properties of solder materials used for PCB assembly. Additionally, it demonstrates the energy saving potential of using new low melting solder materials.

At 2:30 p.m. local time, Technical Manager for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East Karthik Vijay’s presentation, e-Mobility & Harsher Mission Profiles: Engineered Solder Alloys for Increased Reliability, will analyze harsher mission profiles with higher operating temperatures (125-150°C) and increased thermal cycles (3,000+) in e-mobility applications, such as electrification, ADAS, V2X. An innovative high-reliability automotive grade solder system with mixed alloy technology was designed to specifically address (a) low voiding <20% and eliminate the additional costs associated with vacuum technology; (b) maximize solder joint reliability for harsher mission profiles (higher operating temperatures of 125-150°C, and increased thermal cycles that exceed 3,000 cycles.

Andreas serves as Technologist – Advanced Applications and Technical Manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for Indium Corporation. He has more than 20 years of experience in automotive electronics and power electronics, including the development of advanced customized solutions. In 2014, the Austrian Patent Office awarded him the “Inventum” award for his patent for innovate LED automotive lighting as one of the top ten applicants. He is an ECQA-certified development engineer and has earned the Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Karthik heads the applications engineering team for customers in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His expertise is in automotive, industrial, and RF applications involving PCBA and power electronics with a focus on the use of different material sets, including solder preforms, solder paste, thermal interface materials, and semiconductor-grade electronics materials. He has more than 20 years of experience in electronics assembly and a master’s degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in electronics packaging and manufacturing from the State University of New York, Binghamton. He is a Certified SMT Process Engineer and earned his Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Dartmouth College’s Thayer School of Engineering. Karthik is active in several industry organizations, including IMAPS and SMTA, and has presented at several industry forums and conferences nationally and internationally.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Mary Thornton has joined the association as vice president of global policy. In this role, Thornton will lead SIA’s global policy team and direct the association’s global trade and economic security policy initiatives, among other issue areas. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.

“Semiconductors are at the heart of the global policy landscape, and it’s never been more critical for leaders in Washington and capitals around the world to enact policies that allow the chip industry to continue to grow and innovate,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “With extensive knowledge and experience at the intersection of global trade and technology policy, Mary Thornton will be an outstanding advocate for initiatives that will strengthen our industry. We’re excited to welcome her to the SIA team.”

Thornton most recently served as head of trade and export controls policy at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and previously led global trade and export controls policy at Texas Instruments Incorporated, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced semiconductor products. Thornton served as a senior trade negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) from 2008-2018, representing the United States at the U.S. Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Switzerland. She successfully negotiated the expansion of the Information Technology Agreement at the WTO, which eliminated customs duties on hundreds of technology products across 80+ countries, and worked extensively to expand access and create export opportunities for U.S. companies in foreign markets through both various bilateral and multilateral fora. Thornton also served at the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Treasury.

Thornton earned a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in political science and mathematics from Colgate University.