WATERBURY, CT – MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions, a leader in integrated technologies and materials for the electronics industry, will present and showcase their advanced solutions for die, package, and die top-side attach at PCIM Asia, held at Shanghai New International Expo Center - SNIEC, 29 - 31 August 2023. MacDermid Alpha’s experts and product portfolio will be on display in hall W2, booth 2F08. Our team of experts look forward to welcoming visitors and sharing innovative solutions for increased power, range, and reliability in EVs (Electric Vehicles).

Save the date –August 29, 2023, The Power Electronics - Product Overview, Processes, and Technical Roadmap

Zhao Yu, Business Development Manager at MacDermid Alpha will introduce our latest products and process technologies for power electronics. These include both sintering and soldering materials, the application of those processes, and our new product development direction to meet the evolving power electronics technology trends.

Zhao Yu has over 13 years of experience in semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly fields, specializing in silver bonding and soldering technologies. His team assists customers in the successful implementation of these sintering and soldering technologies in large-scale production.

Innovative technology to aid new-generation inverter design

MacDermid Alpha is powering the path to enhanced reliability of power inverters. This is achieved by improving the consistency of sintered joints and enabling higher operating temperatures. Highlighted at the show will be:

• Argomax® 2141, a recent addition to the portfolio, is ideal for sintering large packages or components on gold or silver substrates. A key advantage is its firm attachment to the inverter, and ability to cope with marginal component surfaces. Utilizing a pure silver bond line, the dispensable silver sintering paste exhibits excellent bond line thickness and adhesion. Argomax 2141, delivers excellent performance and reliability for inverters in extreme temperature swings.
• The ATROX® range offers superior reliability and performance with rapid heat dissipation for higher efficiencies and operating temperatures. The ATROX 800HT series, are thermosetting conductive die attach adhesives with high thermal conductivity (>70 W/m- K) are designed for the no-pressure assembly of high-power exposed pad semiconductor packages. The ATROX die attach and clip attach process provides low modulus materials for large die sizes as well as superior adhesion to copper clip surfaces. A leading high thermal film with excellent bond line control, ATROX CF200-1D, is an electrically conductive die attach film with thermal conductivity of >20 W/m-K with no die tilting resulting in a high-yield assembly process.

Today, China’s new energy vehicle market accounts for almost 25% of all automotive sales. This will continue to increase. MacDermid Alpha is in a unique position, being the only material supplier for all electronics manufacturing, to support this trend. Speaking recently at the opening of the MacDermid Alpha China Electronics Center (CEAC) in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Tom Hunsinger (Vice President of Semiconductor Assembly) commented, “At the heart of an electric vehicle is the power inverter. Our materials, and our presence in China, help OEMs and Tier 1s develop the next-generation designs.”

Established global product brands in the electronic industry are part of MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions. These include Alpha ® , Compugraphics™, Electrolube ® , Kester ® , and MacDermid Enthone ® , bringing manufacturers a fully integrated ‘start to finish’ electronics roadmap. Discover how we can elevate your process and make a difference to your application by visiting www.macdermidalpha.com

PLYMOUTH, WI – Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is excited to announce its participation in EPTECH Calgary, scheduled to take place Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre. Representatives from Comtree, a trusted partner of Ersa, will be available at the event to discuss Ersa's comprehensive range of solutions tailored for the electronics manufacturing industry.

A key highlight of Kurtz Ersa’s offerings is its patented IR rework technology. This innovative technology has garnered acclaim for consistently delivering outstanding results, even in the most challenging rework applications. Its proven track record has benefited countless users around the globe, cementing its reputation as a game-changer in electronics rework solutions. Ersa's systems stand out for their remarkable cost-to-performance ratio, establishing them as the preferred choice for electronics manufacturers seeking reliability, efficiency, and unmatched performance.

Visitors to the EPTECH Calgary event can expect to explore a range of Ersa’s rework and soldering systems, all of which exhibit the brand's signature superiority and adaptability. Kurtz Ersa takes pride in its legacy of over 30 years in the industry, setting the benchmark for high-end reflow ovens. The latest addition to their lineup, the HOTFLOW series, continues to redefine excellence in the field. Notably, the HOTFLOW series boasts impressive energy savings of up to 25 percent, coupled with a remarkable 20 percent reduction in N2 consumption. This series underscores Ersa’s commitment to driving efficiency, sustainability, and optimal performance.

Comtree represents Ersa throughout Canada. For more information about Comtree, e-mail Ernesto Provenzano at ernesto@comtreeinc.com, Graham Gibson P.Eng. at graham@comtreeinc.com, or call 905 673-7777.

For more information about Kurtz Ersa Inc., visit www.ersa.com

CHATSWORTH, CA – NEOTech, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), design engineering, and supply chain solutions in the high-tech industrial, medical device, and aerospace/defense markets, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their state-of-the-art failure analysis lab at their Agave manufacturing site in Juarez, Mexico to provide customers with enhanced levels of product quality assurance. As a leader in electronic manufacturing of advanced high-tech products for OEMs, NEOTech continues to offer best-in-class services by showcasing their commitment to investing in state- of-the-art equipment. This commitment to quality ensures NEOTech’s customers keep their products ahead of their competitors.

NEOTech is well known in the industry for its reputation to provide high-quality and high- reliability electronic manufacturing services with the continued investment in cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. Having their failure analysis lab integrated as part of their inspection and manufacturing process at their largest production facility in Mexico, NEOTech can locate supplier or production defects in microscopic details to avoid unexpected problems with products in the field. The success of the failure analysis lab in Mexico blazes the trail for similar labs to be implemented at NEOTech’s other manufacturing sites in Mexico and the US.

“Our team of engineers and technicians, all experts in product failure analysis, and our investment in top-of-the-line analysis equipment, gives our customers the advantage that we can analyze and identify design or manufacturing defects before they effect production volumes,” stated Kunal Sharma, President and Chief Operating Officer. “With decades of combined experience in multiple engineering disciplines, our product failure analysis team uses equipment like our Scan Electron and Elemental Analysis Microscope to quickly and thoroughly locate mechanical anomalies and inconsistent chemical compositions. Along with the detailed analysis, our team also contributes to finding creative solutions that work best for everyone, ensuring our customers’ product quality stays at the top of the industry.”

Along with their manufacturing capabilities in the US, NEOTech provides options for high-tech electronics manufacturing in Mexico with four strategically located plants. The Tijuana sites, situated in the greater Baja California region, include top-of-the-line PCBA manufacturing along with NEOTech’s Interconnect Center of Excellence. The Tijuana sites, in conjunction with NEOTech's two state-of-the-art locations in Juarez, Mexico, boast cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and supply chain management capabilities, elevating NEOTech to the forefront of the EMS industry.

NEOTech’s Interconnect Center of Excellence represents innovation and excellence in custom cable manufacturing solutions, wire harness manufacturing, and wire harness assembly. The three additional manufacturing sites provide industry-leading PCBA manufacturing, custom testing stations, and high-level assembly capabilities for some of the world’s most advanced products. With a mere five-minute drive from the US border to all four facilities, the facilities embody NEOTech’s commitment to proximity, efficiency, and quality. By seamlessly merging their diverse expertise in building printed circuit board assemblies and intricate systems integration, NEOTech stands out as the premier end-to-end, one-stop destination for delivering innovative products that set new industry standards.

With more than 40 years of heritage in electronics manufacturing, NEOTech specializes in high- reliability programs in the Aerospace and Defense industry, Medical Products, and High-Tech Industrial markets. NEOTech is well recognized as a premier EMS provider with in-depth experience manufacturing high-tech products and managing stringent US government requirements. For more information about NEOTech services, visit the company’s website at www.NEOTech.com

NORTH BILLERICA, MA – BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, announced today the capability to manufacture reflow ovens in Mexico.

“Mexico is an extremely important part of our customer base,” said Rob DiMatteo, General Manager of BTU International. “By entering into an exclusive contract with an existing sub- contractor in Mexico, this allows us to be more responsive to our many customers in the region and has us shipping Pyramax reflow ovens rapidly – as soon as next month,” added DiMatteo.

BTU has partnered exclusively with a contract manufacturer in Mexico and has entered into a contractual agreement with standardized pricing and lead-times securing a stable forecast for reflow oven capacity in the region. The manufacturing facility holds ISO-9001 certification and has advanced manufacturing capabilities including electrostatic painting, welding, and laser cutting. The first units being produced in Mexico by BTU are Pyramax125 air capable units – as production ramps additional reflow oven models will be added based on customer demand.

BTU’s contract manufacturing partner in Mexico is an established, vertically integrated manufacturer located in central Mexico. In addition to the agreement with BTU, the manufacturer has existing business with other industrial and large automotive customers – necessitating compliance with international quality standards. In addition, within the contract manufacturing agreement, BTU’s partner is restricted from making products that directly compete with BTU. BTU will also leverage this agreement to enable greater capacity and cost savings in the supply chain for its other North American operations.