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November 15, 2019 | MacDermid Alpha Electronics SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a world leader in the production of electronics soldering and bonding materials, has been chosen as one of 8 finalists of the Supplier Innovation Challenge hosted by Magna Powertrain, a leading global automotive supplier, on the 21st November in St. Valentin, Austria.
Steve Brown, director for MacDermid Alpha Automotive, will be presenting MacDermid Alpha’s chosen idea, Sinter Silver Die Attach for Inverter Power Density and Reliability, at Innovation Day. The presentation will detail the benefits of using Sintered Silver products such as ALPHA Argomaxto enable the highest levels of inverter efficiency.
"MacDermid Alpha is extremely excited to present our latest developments in silver sinter technology at the Magna Powertrain Supplier Innovation Day," Brown said. "This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate the superior capabilities of ALPHA Argomax silver sinter technology which include providing a >40% increase in efficiency, >40% reduction in $/kw, >30x improvement in reliability and a >50% reduction in development time for electric vehicle powertrains."
The Magna Powertrain Supplier Innovation Day invites 8 finalists to present their company, products and most importantly, their technology idea at the Magna Powertrain Engineering Center in St. Valentin, Austria. The winner will then be announced at an awards dinner.
To learn more about ALPHAArgomaxSilver Sinter Technology, please visit MacDermidAlpha.com
About MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides 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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