Powering the Future: Why Thermal Management Defines the Future of Electronics
Standard of Excellence: Engineering Is the New Sales—How Technical Collaboration Wins Business
SMT Perspectives & Prospects: Artificial Intelligence, Part 7—Data Module 2
Alpha to Present Technical Papers at SMTA International Conference on Soldering and Reliability
May 9, 2017 | Alpha Assembly SolutionsEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Alpha Assembly Solutions will present two papers at the SMTA International Conference on Soldering and Reliability (ICSR), which will be held in Markham, Ontario, on June 6–8, 2017.
Jason Fullerton, customer technical support (CTS) engineer at Alpha, will present "A Comparison of Localized Electronics Cleanliness Testing and Surface Insulation Resistance – Part 1." This paper is Fullerton's investigation and comparison of six no-clean liquid wave soldering fluxes and their performance using a Critical Cleanliness Control (C3) cleanliness tester and Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) testing.
Karen Tellefsen, senior research chemist at Alpha, will deliver "The Effect of FR-4 Laminate Materials on the Surface Insulation Resistance of Wave Soldering Fluxes," a detailed analysis of how different laminate chemistry impacts surface insulation resistance (SIR) results since the implementation of Pb-free processing.
Both papers will be delivered as part of Session 4: Contamination and Cleanliness Testing, which is scheduled for June 7 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Alpha, a part of the MacDermid Performance Solutions group of businesses, will also be exhibiting at the Expo & Tech Forum being held in conjunction with the conference on June 7. Alpha will showcase its portfolio of innovative materials and solutions for the electronics assembly industry and its Alpha Recycling Services capabilities.
About SMTA
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
About Alpha Assembly Solutions
Alpha Assembly Solutions, a MacDermid Performance Solutions Business, is the global leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of innovative specialty materials used in a wide range of industry segments, including electronics assembly, power electronics, die attach, LED lighting, photovoltaics, semiconductor packaging, automotive and others.
With a unique global presence in over 30 locations throughout the Asia Pacific, Americas and Europe regions, Alpha supplies a full line of ALPHA electronics assembly material products, including Solder Paste, Exactalloy Solder Preforms, Cored Solder Wire Solder, Wave Soldering Fluxes, Bar Solder Alloys, and Stencils. It offers die attach product technologies to the power electronics segment in its Argomax, Atrox and Fortibond brands.
For the LED segment, Alpha offers its Lumet products covering applications from die attach to systems assembly in the LED manufacturing process. Alpha also offers product technologies for the Photovoltaic segment, including high performance liquid fluxes and solder alloys for producing standard ribbon and bus bar, as well as, solder pastes, cored wire, conductive adhesives and preforms for use in PV module assembly. Also, Alpha’s Advanced Materials unit is the leader in electronic polymers and solder materials for semiconductor packaging applications.
Since its founding in 1872, Alpha has been committed to developing and manufacturing the highest quality specialty materials. For more information, click here.
Share on:
Testimonial
"Our marketing partnership with I-Connect007 is already delivering. Just a day after our press release went live, we received a direct inquiry about our updated products!"
Rachael Temple - AlltematedSuggested Items
SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, Day 2: Fragile Supply Chains, Fierce Innovation
04/14/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007The Arizona weather yielded another beautiful day as we gathered for the second day of SMTA’s annual UHDI symposium. After the first full day discussing the role of AI in business and the how-tos of implementation, Avondale Mayor Mike Pineda kicked off day two, proud to showcase his city and to declare its important place in the continued development of the West Valley, an increasingly important area for tech and manufacturing.
KYZEN Focuses on Aqueous and Stencil Cleaning Solutions at SMTA Monterrey Expo and Tech Forum
04/10/2026 | KYZEN'KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Monterrey Expo & Tech Forum.
Solder Paste Innovations for Enhanced Reliability from MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
04/10/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOJason Fullerton of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions discusses innovative alloys like Innolot MXE, low-temperature solder options, and polymer reinforcement strategies. Learn how these solutions address the growing demands of high-performance computing and larger component assemblies, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
Frank Sommer Discusses Selective Soldering Innovations for EVs
04/10/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPODan Beaulieu sits down with Frank Sommer, a selective soldering expert from Nordson Electronics Solutions, to discuss the resurgence of selective soldering driven by electric vehicle manufacturing, and the need for robust through-hole component integration. He also introduces Nordson's innovative SELECT Synchro selective soldering machine, designed for enhanced throughput and flexibility.
Double Win: Indium Corporation’s CW-807RS and Indium12.9HF Receive EM Asia Innovation Honors
04/07/2026 | Indium CorporationIndium Corporation®, a leading materials provider for the electronics assembly market, recently received Electronics Manufacturing (EM) Asia Innovation Awards for its halogen-free CW-807RS flux-cored wire and Indium12.9HF solder paste products.