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March 5, 2019 | MacDermid Alpha Electronics SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The Assembly division of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions will be exhibiting at the Dallas Expo & Tech Forum taking place at the Plano Event Center in Texas on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. MacDermid Alpha will be featuring its low temperature solder technologies and reclaim and sustainability programs.
MacDermid Alpha will be promoting its recently launched ALPHA OM-358 ultra-low voiding solder paste. ALPHA OM-358 is a lead-free, zero-halogen solder paste designed to provide best-in-class voiding performance on all component types, including bottom terminated components. “This paste provides excellent resistance to electrochemical migration on fine pitch components.“, said Robert Wallace, Regional Marketing Manager for the Americas. “This makes OM-358 ideal for high-reliability applications, especially automotive in-cabin electronics, sensors, and powertrain“.
In addition, MacDermid Alpha will feature its Metals Reclaim and Sustainability programs. With over thirty years experience, MacDermid Alpha is North America’s largest solder manufacturer and recycler of electronics manufacturing waste. Its proprietary refining system upgrades the recycled material into better than vigin metal, enabling MacDermid Alpha to provide its customers with products using 100% recycled tin. “We are committed to creating a more sustainable supply chain.“, said Mitch Holtzer, Director of the Americas Reclaim Business. “We work closely with our customers to support their environmental initiatives for recycled products and managing their waste streams.“
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 MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is a Platform Specialty Products business. Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, and MacDermid Enthone brands, we provide solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate in design, implementation, and technical service to ensure success for our partner clients. Our solutions enable our customers’ manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time.
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