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Speaker's AnnouncementJULY 20, 2010 JOINT DINNER MEETING
Polymers Hard at Work in Your Cell Phone Jeffrey Gotro, Ph.D. InnoCentrix, LLC
Presentation
Abstract
You
might not think that chemistry and polymer processing is a key part of the
manufacturing of electronic devices, but without sophisticated polymers
and advanced processing techniques, today's electronic devices would not
be possible. There are a wide
variety of polymers used in the typical cell phone. These include
epoxy resins for printed circuit boards, adhesives to attach semiconductor
chips to substrates, and polymer coatings to protect devices from moisture
and dirt.
The presentation will
provide an overview of the types of polymers and processing techniques
used in cell phone applications.
Some of the chemistries used in new applications include epoxies,
acrylics, bismaleimides, and polyimides.
The drive to
environmentally-friendly devices has required the elimination of halogen containing
polymers and driven the implementation of lead-free solders. Processing methods such as
adhesive and underfill dispensing as well as lamination for multi-layer
circuit boards will be covered.
The process
implications of lead-free solder will also be covered.
Emphasis will be placed on the
structure-property-processing relationships required to make mobile
devices highly reliable.
Speaker's Bio Prior to founding InnoCentrix, Jeff
was the Vice President of Technology for Ablestik Laboratories in Rancho
Dominguez, CA where he led global R&D and Engineering. Jeff has over twenty-six years
experience in polymers for electronic applications. He has held technical and management
positions at IBM, Allied Signal Electronic Materials, Honeywell,
and Ablestik Laboratories.
Jeff has extensive background in product development, including
stage/gate processes, portfolio management, and is a Black Belt in Design
for Six Sigma. He has
published more than 60 technical articles and book chapters and has 20
patents and patent applications.
Jeff is an experienced speaker with presentations at technical societies, trade conferences, and professional societies. He was an invited speaker at three Gordon Research Conferences and numerous other technical speaking engagements. Jeff holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Northwestern University with a specialty in polymer physics, specializing in structure, property, and process relationships. InnoCentrix provides management and
technical consulting to enable organizations generate greater returns on
their new and existing technologies.
From polymers, adhesives, and composites to
business development, new product development, and manufacturing processes, InnoCentrix makes
technology profitable. When Where Place: Khoury's Restaurant, 110 North Marina Dr., Long Beach , CA Cost Members, $25 with a reservation, $30 at the door; Non-Members, $30 with reservation, $35 at the door; Students Free with reservation, $5 at the door, Unemployed/Retired, $5 with reservation, and $10 at the door. Reservations : Please make a reservation at (714) 686-2791 by voice by Friday, July 16, 2010. Or, you may email your reservation to dalebotts@yahoo.com |
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