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In Part 2, we outlined materials challenges that can impact robotic soldering performance. In Part 3, we shift to product solutions and emerging innovations—highlighting how cored wire performance and future technologies continue to raise the bar for precision manufacturing. The post Robotic Soldering, Smarter (Part 3): Indium Corporation’s Innovation and the Future of Robotic Soldering appeared …

In Part 1, we covered how robotic soldering evolved, and why materials quality is a major driver of process stability and precision. In Part 2, we focus on common materials-related issues that can disrupt robotic soldering outcomes, and what manufacturers can do to control them. The post Robotic Soldering, Smarter (Part 2): Tackling Common Materials Challenges in Robotic Soldering appeared first …

Robotic soldering has evolved from a productivity upgrade into a precision requirement—especially as electronics become smaller, denser, and require shorter production cycles. In Part 1 of this series, we’ll cover the evolution of robotic soldering, why automation is accelerating in today’s manufacturing landscape, and the role soldering materials play in achieving consistent, high-quality joints…

Folks, In my last post, we explored the dawn of electricity and the early days of radio. Now, we move further along the history of electronics timeline to see how everyday consumer products forced engineers to invent modern manufacturing. We will look at how the history of the electron discovery laid the foundation for everything we use today. People often ask who discovered the electron in 1897.…

Folks, My interest in the history of electronics was piqued when I attended a mid-1990s lecture by Noble Laureate Arno Penzias on the same topic. Penzias was a co-discover of the Cosmic Microwave Background, which strongly supports the Big Bang creation theory of the universe. A striking feature of Penzias’s talk was when he said, “In 1972, one megabyte of computer memory costs $1 million. That i…

Silver prices are escalating rapidly, consistently trending upward. If you manage a bill of materials (BOM) for electronics manufacturing, you understand precisely how this volatility impacts your bottom line. When silver spikes, the cost of standard SAC305 solder paste increases immediately. For years, SAC305 has been the default choice—the “safe bet” for assembly. However, in a market where mar…

Manufacturing modern electronics often feels like a balancing act—literally. Assembly tilt and uneven coplanarity are persistent headaches that compromise solder joints, leading to weak connections and potential product failures. When you are dealing with mass production, even a microscopic deviation in planarity can derail reliability. Enter Indium Corporation’s InFORMS® solder preform technolog…

This is not a diamond. Can you believe this crystal contains gallium? Yes, this is a garnet crystal of gadolinium gallium, commonly called GGG, with the chemical formula Gd3Ga5O12. GGG crystals are typically grown using the Czochralski method, producing large, high-quality single crystals like the one shown below. Figure 1. The Czochralski method, producing large, high-quality single crystals of …

The discussion below leans into technical language and uses terms commonly established in quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics. Quantum dots are one of the clearest real-world examples of quantum mechanics at work. What if you could tune a material’s color just by changing its size? That’s the core idea behind quantum dots. Quantum dots are semiconductor nanocrystals typically a few nanome…

Looking back on my internship with Indium Corporation, one of the most significant lessons I’m taking with me is the importance of understanding how all the pieces of a team fit together. Long-term success—whether for a project, a department, or an entire company—depends on clarity, collaboration, and trust. Just like a puzzle, every piece matters, even if it isn’t always visible from the outside…

Professor Patty Coleman was in her office at Ivy University contemplating a truism. Both she and her husband Rob worked at Ivy U, but they couldn’t afford to send their twin sons there. They made enough money that they could not get any aid, yet not enough to afford Ivy’s nearly $100K/yr price tag, especially times two. Fortunately, the University of Vermont, the state in which they lived, was mu…

Ivy University Professor Patty Coleman was at Simon Pearce Restaurant, having a solo lunch and relaxing as she watched the beautiful waterfall at the restaurant. As she enjoyed their signature cheddar cheese soup, she spied Maggie Benson out of the corner of her eye. “Maggie, come and join me!” She shouted. “Wow, Professor Patty! It’s been too long,” Maggie exclaimed. Maggie was the owner and CEO…

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone  Traveling more than 3,000 miles to live and work in another country is the most daunting thing I’ve ever done. Luckily, I came to work for Indium Corporation. Everyone I’ve met here has been friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The post My Experience Living in a Different Country appeared first on indiumcorporation .

Starting a professional internship is always nerve-wracking. I still remember the nervousness I felt heading into orientation day. I spent my overnight flight across the country to Utica wondering what to wear, what I should say to my supervisor, and how I would get along with the other interns. The post Pressure, Process, and Progress: An Intern’s Guide to Debugging the Workplace appeared first …

Starting My Journey at Indium Corporation  In the summer of 2024, I was looking for work and unsure where my next opportunity would come from. Fortunately, I was given the chance to work at Indium Corporation through the generosity of Bernie Leavitt. The post Why I Came Back to Indium Corporation as an Operational Excellence Intern appeared first on indiumcorporation .

When it comes to electronics reliability, surface insulation resistance (SIR) testing is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, safeguards. Failures in SIR can lead to mission losses, product recalls, or even life-threatening breakdowns in industries where electronics must perform flawlessly. The consequences go beyond financial loss. They touch on safety, trust, and reputation. The pos…

Innovative Metal TIMs for AI/GPU Processors As artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) technologies evolve, their computational demands have skyrocketed, leading to a critical challenge in thermal engineering. AI and GPU processors, with their increased power density and expanded die areas, require advanced heat dissipation solutions to maintain peak performance and reli…

Embracing the Unknown When I received my internship offer from Indium Corporation in March, I was ecstatic. As a graduate student pursuing Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, this was a huge opportunity. It was a chance to work with a respected organization, grow technically, and apply what I had learned. The post From Texas to Utica: Finding Strength in Change appeared fi…

While my experience in a traditional office may be limited, my time on the lacrosse field, in the weight room, and in scouting and coaches’ meetings is anything but. The post Winning Strategies: How Athletics & Internships Share a Blueprint for Growth & Success appeared first on indiumcorporation .

When people think of advancements in medical technology, things like surgery-assisting robots, AI diagnostics, or neurostimulators – like Neuralink’s ‘Blindsight’ – often come to mind. What is frequently overlooked, however, is the fundamental role materials science plays in these life-saving devices. Among these unsung heroes is the tiny but mighty solder. The post Au-mazing Solutions: How AuLTR…