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Real Time with... SMTAI 2025: Innovations in Solder Materials— Kevin Brennan's Journey at Indium
November 5, 2025 | Real Time with...SMTAIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In this interview from SMTAI 2025, Kevin Brennan shares his five-year journey at Indium Corporation, where he has worked in R&D, process engineering, and product management. Indium focuses on engineered solder materials, introducing new products like halogen-free and high-temperature alloys to meet industry challenges. The discussion covers a shift to low-temperature alloys to reduce warpage in larger chips and highlights the Indium 12.9 HF flux for high-density boards. Kevin reflects on the supportive community at Indium.
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