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March 4, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Adam Klett, director of science at KYZEN, details the technical topics to be showcased at KYZEN’s booth, and shares insight into the technical presentations KYZEN will deliver at the Technical Conference. “Optimizing SMT Printing: The Impact of Contact Time and Fluid Dynamics on Yield Enhancement” will be presented by Debbie Carboni, KYZEN senior global electronics manager, Edward Nauss and Michael Butler of ITW EAE/MPM, and Rich Burke of KYZEN. Their research explores how advanced solvent delivery systems and fine-tuned cleaning parameters can dramatically boost transfer efficiency, reduce defects, and enhance production yields.
Adam says that stencil cleaning is becoming an increasingly important step, necessitating new cleaners and methods. He also teases the new functionality available in KYZEN’s Analyst 2 monitoring system.
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