Component Management
Report examines the latest in packaging technologies
As the development of packaging technologies intensifies, in order to accommodate further front-end scaling trends and multi-die integration, advanced FO RDL and FC substrates represent the key interconnect components. The competition between FO and FC packages and the features of their interconnect components is resulting in an abundance of new package architectures that are crucial in enabling future products and markets.
Mixing and sub-micron degassing for larger production
Intertronics’ Thinky ARV-10K Twin planetary mixer from offers the mixing and degassing capabilities of the Thinky technology in a size suitable for larger production. The planetary action on the twin 10 litre containers results in repeatable and fully homogenous mixing, combined with simultaneous deaeration and degassing down to sub-micron levels.
Nanoparticles remain unpredictable
The nanotech industry is booming. Every year, several thousands of tonnes of man-made nanoparticles are produced worldwide; sooner or later, a certain part of them will end up in bodies of water or soil. But even experts find it difficult to say exactly what happens to them there. It is a complex question, not only because there are many different types of man-made (engineered) nanoparticles, but also because the particles behave differently in t...
Flexible selective solder module at SMT Nuremberg
Kurtz Ersa North America has announced plans to exhibit the VERSAFLEX-Ultra selective solder module at the upcoming SMT/Hybrid/Packaging show, to be held May 16-18 in Nuremberg. The VERSAFLEX-Ultra selective solder module features two solder pots, either y- and x-variable or z-variable, equipped with different solder and different solder nozzles.
Solder paste storage with traceability
Super Dry Totech has launched new solutions for solder paste storage, bringing both temperature control and 4.0 traceability and, since solder paste is a shelf-life dependent item, helping to eliminate the uncontrolled management of solder inventory.
Nanotubes build themselves with molecular self-recognition
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have succeeded in producing nanotubes from a single building block using so-called molecular self-recognition. The tube can also change shape depending on the surrounding environment. The results can contribute to the future development of transport channels for drugs through the cell membrane.
Plastics could be made from byproducts of wheat milling
As a commodity, the least valuable part of the wheat grain is the bran – the outer coating of the kernel, which is typically sold as animal feed. Now researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a process to extract valuable biomolecules from this offal that could be used as antioxidants, prebiotics and even food packaging material. The extraction process uses only hot, high pressure water and carbohydrate-active enz...
Kyzen to present at the Contamination, Cleaning & Coating Conference
Kyzen’s Mike Bixenman today announced plans to present at the Contamination, Cleaning & Coating Conference (May 22-24) in Amsterdam. The event is co-organized by SMTA and SMART Group. Bixenman will present “Development of a Risk Profile from Flux Residues Trapped under Leadless Components”.
Mixing and sub-micron degassing in 20l quantities
Offering the mixing and degassing capabilities of the Thinky technology, the new Thinky ARV-10K Twin planetary mixer from Intertronics now comes in a size suitable for larger production. The planetary action of the twin 10l containers, result in repeatable and fully homogenous mixing, combined with simultaneous deaeration and degassing down to sub-micron levels.
Laser engraveable labels increase legibility
Designed to increase the legibility of barcodes, the new laser engraveable B-730 auto-apply polyimide label from Brady is well suited for printed circuit boards and complex surfaces. Thanks to increased contrast, barcodes lasered on the label are easier to scan, which leads to reduced waste in supply chains with stringent traceability requirements.