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How unique alloy substance can help OEMs reduce the risk of ADAS-related recalls

  A global automotive materials specialist has demonstrated the reliability benefits of a unique alloy substance that can replace traditional tin/silver/copper (SAC) alloys in the design of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Internal tests suggest that this alternative alloy can play a significant role in helping automotive OEMs eliminate the risk of solder fractures, a potential c
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FAQ: ensuring reliability in EV powertrains

Powertrain technologies are a crucial part of electric vehicles (EVs), helping to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency. Here, Chris Klok, director - vehicle electrification technology at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, answers some key questions on EV powertrains and explains how the team is well-placed to meet growing OEM and Tier 1 needs in the EV marketplace.  What doe
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Silver service

Advances in sintering technology are key to improved inverter designs, providing OEMs with a raft of benefits MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions offers a range of products and solutions suited to the electric vehicle industry. On the one hand, the Connecticut, USA-headquartered company provides what it refers to as industrial solutions – including processes for working with lightweight mater
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Ask the expert: Miniaturization - High density design

  Miniaturization is a key global trend in the automotive industry. Here, Lenora Clark, Director, Autonomous Driving and Safety Technology at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, talks us through the impact it has had on recent designs and why the outlook is positive.       Why has the industry turned to miniaturization for high density design? In the pr
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SMTA “Members of Distinction” Award winner

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions would like to congratulate Lenora Clark, Director Autonomous Driving and Safety Technology, on receiving the ‘SMTA Member of Technical Distinction award.’ Lenora has done exemplary work making significant and continuing technical contributions to the Surface Mount Technology Association.   Commenting her nomination, Lenora said: “I have always considere
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Presentation at EIPC Technical Snapshot Webinar

Lenora Clark, Director – Autonomous Driving and Safety Technology at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions will present during the EIPC Technical Snapshot Webinar on October 14th, 2020. The presentation ‘An exploration of advanced semiconductor packaging’s effect on automotive electronic hardware design and assembly’ will discuss and review all aspects of the electronic build. Lenora will
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Introducing new electric vehicles

  Chris Klok, Director, Vehicle electrification technology, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions As we’re entering a new decade, the EV market is growing at a rapid, yet anticipated pace. A huge area for investment, recent figures have suggested that almost a quarter of the vehicles being manufactured on the global market are expected to be non-ICE (internal combustion engine) by
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Next-generation connectivity

The next step toward the ‘future car’?  Recent technological advances have led to industry-wide discussions on the importance of next-generation connectivity and its role in future-proofing tomorrow’s vehicles. Lenora Clark, director specializing in autonomous driving and safety technology, discusses this key trend and how it will affect the automotive industry moving forward. 
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Improving range by optimizing power electronics

Extending the driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the key challenges in the automotive industry. Silver sintering is an effective alternative to conventional solder that increases the efficiency of EV traction inverters.    Meeting stringent targets The global EV market looks set to grow in the coming years: the result of new emissions regulations in Europe and Ch
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Why the materials matter

Introduction  As Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) become more sophisticated, it places their electronic components under greater strain. This includes the pressure put on a system that has more function, and one that operates in an extreme environment, such as a vehicle.   In the automotive industry, there is growing awareness that materials used in vehicle