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Brian Watson, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Hyrel Technologies, will present “The Challenges of Proper Tinning” at the 2026 SMTA International Conference and Exposition in Rosemont IL., Oct. 25-29, 2026.
Co-founded in 2020 by Brian Watson and Scott Baker, HyRel™ Technologies is a global provider of high quality, quick turn semiconductor modification solutions including precision lead forming, taping and reeling, finish conversions, and much more.
This paper explores better ways of managing tinning issues while at the same time minimizing handling and minimizing human contact points (touchpoints are reduced to as little as 1 touch versus 7-8) in order to ensure consistency of process, for maximum yield, in a mid to high volume production environment. The standard that is applicable here is GEIA-0006-001.
