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September 10, 2018 | Alpha Assembly SolutionsEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Alpha Assembly Solutions received two awards “The Best Presentation of Technology Conference One” and “SMTA China Oscar Paper 2018” at SMTA China South 2018. The award ceremonies took place at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen on September 28, 2018.
The topic of “Low Temperature Soldering Using Sn-Bi Alloys” was presented by Jackson Chan, Senior Technical Services Manager for Alpha Southern China. Jackson won The Best Presentation of Technology Conference One SMTA China South 2018. His presentation covered low-temperature solder alloys and why they are preferred for the assembly of temperature-sensitive components and substrates.
Another topic, “Low-Temperature SMT Process Implementation,“ was presented by William Yu, Senior Technical Services Manager of Alpha Northern China. William was invited to present this paper at the 1st SMTA China Oscar Paper 2018 after it was voted one of the Top 5 Most Popular Technical Papers. SMTA’s selection criteria was focused on intelligence, high reliability, and the content being in line with the transformation needs of Chinese electronics manufacturing companies, such as product solutions for the automotive, security, communications, medical and military/aerospace markets. William’s paper covered low-temperature SMT process solutions and their ability to enable tremendous component and laminate cost savings.
About Jackson Chan, Senior Technical Services Manager for Alpha Southern China
Jackson has been working in Alpha Assembly Solutions more than 20 years. He takes care of troubleshooting, technical traning and technical supprts in Southern China. He was certified Quality Assurance Auditor in the Hong Kong Standard and Testing Laboratory.
About William Yu, Senior Technical Services Manager of Alpha Northern China
William is a frequent speaker for Alpha. He takes care of technical and applications supports in Northern China. He is a member of IPC SPVC China. He has very strong experience in the SMT Industry.
About Alpha Assembly Solutions
Alpha Assembly Solutions, part of the MacDermid Performance Solutions group of businesses, is the world leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of innovative specialty materials used for electronics assembly, die attach and semiconductor packaging in a wide range of industry segments, including automotive, communications, computers, consumer, power electronics, LED lighting, photovoltaics, and others.
As the electronics industry continues to evolve, Alpha is focused on developing novel and unique processes for solving assembly challenges. Whether traditional electronics assembly, die attach or emerging applications, such as flexible and formable electronics, Alpha designs solutions for manufacturing that looks at how multiple products can interact in the same environment to provide customers with the most effective assembly solution for their application.
Since its founding in 1872, Alpha has been committed to developing and manufacturing the highest quality materials with a focus on sustainability and recycling services. For more information, click here.
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