When considering which thermal management materials are the right products for the task, top-of-mind are usually greases, pastes or pads. Are they always the best solution, though, or just the most well known?

Henkel has developed extremely capable electronics materials that allow for high-volume processability, adaptability to manufacturing dynamics and miniaturized designs, as well as delivery of robust device protection against multiple environmental factors for the wearables market.

In this technical article, a drop-in replacement for standard lead alloys that virtually eliminates tombstoning is detailed (Source: SMT).

Solder Materials Science Gets Small as Miniaturization Challenges Old Rules.Smaller devices, or rather extreme miniaturization, are arguably the industries "biggest" challenge to date. Designing much smaller packages presents its own unique hurdles, but the ability to incorporate these microscopic components into a high-volume, high-reliability production environment for assembly specialists.

LOCTITE GC 10 – the market’s first-ever temperature stable solder paste – offers the unprecedented ability to ship the material via standard shipping and without any cold-packing requirements and can be stored at room temperature – no refrigeration required.

Working with a consortium of partners, Henkel has developed a new high reliability alloy called 90iSC, which has a melting point equivalent to standard SAC alloys and is capable of operating at high temperatures.

Henkel has developed a new die attach formulation designed for exceptionally fast processing and compatibility with the most widely used encapsulants in the market.

Henkel has developed a comprehensive portfolio of products to address all of the demands of fingerprint sensor manufacture – the fastest growing contact biometrics market.

Henkel has developed a customizable silicone platform that allows for modification of key properties such as rheology, modulus and color, with a wide process window during material application, ensuring robust function and better long-term reliability.