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90 Years And Counting: A Chat with Ross Berntson, President and COO of Indium Corporation

EMS@C-LEVEL · 24 Nov 2023 · 8m

What this episode covers

Ross Berntson, President and COO of Indium Corporation, discusses the company's 90-year history from a garage in Utica, New York, to its current status as a global innovator in material science. He highlights specific products like DERFUSE HR solder and Inform for power electronics, while addressing challenges in automotive reliability and thermal management for AI-driven multi-chip modules. Berntson outlines growth in regions like Mexico and Vietnam, and emphasizes 2024 priorities around sustainability, lower reflow temperatures, and engineering collaboration.

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established companies

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Companies
Indium Corporation, TI, Koh Young
Products
DERFUSE HR, Inform
Chips
IGBT

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