Indium Corporation, a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets, is pleased to welcome 15 new interns into its award-winning summer internship program.

Since its inception in 2012, Indium Corporation’s internship program has been a launch pad for talented college students in materials science and related fields. Each intern is immersed in critical real-world work projects and programs that support company goals and business initiatives. At the conclusion of the program, they will have gained valuable insight into the technology industry, a network of professional contacts, and practical experience to build their resumes and expand their portfolios.

The following students are participating in Indium Corporation’s 2025 summer internship program at five company facilities throughout Central New York:

• Fred Beck, Metal Preform Research Intern
• Linda Zhao, Thermal Research Intern
• Elise Smith, R&D Solder Alloy Development Intern
• Lexy Morse, Operational Excellence Intern
• Kunika Samant, Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern
• Jenna Orlando, Human Resources Intern
• Finn Holohan, Business Systems Analyst Intern
• Amy Nadeau, Sustainability Intern
• Kaitlyn Salce, Supply Chain Management Intern
• Frank Trevisani, Finance Innovation Intern
• Sydney Labayewski, Marketing Communications Intern
• Gabriella Carollo, Technical Support Intern
• Emin Skiljan, Application Engineering Intern
• Marcus Day, Materials Testing Intern
• David Soboyejo, Product Management Intern

“We’ve seen so many of our interns achieve great things, both during and after their internships, with many continuing their employment after the 10-week program,” said Indium Corporation Talent Specialist Maria Vacca, who first joined the company as a member of the summer 2020 intern class. “The summer internship program embodies the company’s guiding principle of The Indium Way—Respect, Appreciation, and Achievement—by giving these promising students the opportunity to develop skills and build experience in a dynamic STEM business environment.”

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s internships and other student outreach programs, visit https://www.indium.com/corporate/csr/student-outreach/.

ZIEHL-ABEGG, a long-standing partner and satisfied user of our solutions for over a decade, has implemented the first apps from the innovative software solution portfolio of SynapticaOS with Smart Alerts and Product Change – a real highlight in our collaboration!

With the introduction of Smart Alerts, the customer has achieved impressive savings:

• 70% reduction in downtime during changeovers
• 80% reduction in downtime due to machine malfunctions
• 90% reduction in micro-stops
• Approximately one-third reduction in walking distances
• Significant reduction in physical and organizational workload for operators

In combination with the Product Change application, the return on investment (ROI) is only 10 to 12 months – clear proof of the efficiency of our solutions.

Various ASYS hardware components are used on two active production lines, including VEGO handling modules, INSIGNUM, SERIO, and the DryTower from ASYS material logistics. The change is also visible: SynapticaOS is now directly accessible to the customer via a monitor.

“With SynapticaOS, we have made our production noticeably more agile – this not only saves time

but also reduces the strain on our employees. For us, this is a real quantum leap in line organization,” says Adrian Schaaf, Head of Industrial Engineering at ZIEHL-ABEGG.

This implementation marks a milestone – not only technically, but also in terms of the interaction between people, machines, and software.

We would like to thank ZIEHL-ABEGG for its many years of trust and look forward to many more innovative steps in our shared future.

ZIEHL-ABEGG, a long-standing partner and satisfied user of our solutions for over a decade, has implemented the first apps from the innovative software solution portfolio of SynapticaOS with Smart Alerts and Product Change – a real highlight in our collaboration!

With the introduction of Smart Alerts, the customer has achieved impressive savings:

• 70% reduction in downtime during changeovers
• 80% reduction in downtime due to machine malfunctions
• 90% reduction in micro-stops
• Approximately one-third reduction in walking distances
• Significant reduction in physical and organizational workload for operators

In combination with the Product Change application, the return on investment (ROI) is only 10 to 12 months – clear proof of the efficiency of our solutions.

Various ASYS hardware components are used on two active production lines, including VEGO handling modules, INSIGNUM, SERIO, and the DryTower from ASYS material logistics. The change is also visible: SynapticaOS is now directly accessible to the customer via a monitor.

“With SynapticaOS, we have made our production noticeably more agile – this not only saves time

but also reduces the strain on our employees. For us, this is a real quantum leap in line organization,” says Adrian Schaaf, Head of Industrial Engineering at ZIEHL-ABEGG.

This implementation marks a milestone – not only technically, but also in terms of the interaction between people, machines, and software.

We would like to thank ZIEHL-ABEGG for its many years of trust and look forward to many more innovative steps in our shared future.

CRANSTON, RI — July 2025 — Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, has announced a major upgrade at its Hermosillo, Mexico facility with the installation of a Mycronic MYPro A40DX Pick-and-Place system, advancing its surface mount assembly capabilities for high-reliability electronics manufacturing.

The MYPro A40DX is Mycronic’s flagship placement platform, designed to handle complex, multi-variant PCB assemblies with exceptional speed and accuracy. It delivers placement rates of up to 48,000 components per hour, combining volume-level throughput with quick changeover flexibility and making it a perfect fit for the dynamic needs of Federal Electronics’ OEM customers.

“This new addition is all about enabling smarter, faster manufacturing,” said Ed Evangelista, President of Federal Electronics. “The A40DX increases our ability to respond quickly to design changes and varied builds without sacrificing precision or quality.”

Federal’s Hermosillo facility plays a pivotal role in the company’s North American operations, offering cost-effective, nearshore manufacturing to OEMs across the U.S. The site is fully integrated with the company’s Cranston, Rhode Island headquarters via a unified ERP and IT infrastructure, ensuring real-time production visibility and synchronized workflows between both locations.

Staffed by more than 350 professionals, the Hermosillo site is optimized for high-mix, high-reliability assembly and currently supports a growing portfolio of AS9100-certified programs. The addition of the A40DX positions the facility to take on increasingly complex builds while maintaining fast turnaround and consistent quality.

This investment reflects Federal Electronics’ ongoing strategy to scale advanced manufacturing across its U.S. – Mexico footprint – supporting customers in aerospace, industrial, and medical sectors with agile, aligned, and high-performance solutions.

For more information on Federal Electronics and its manufacturing capabilities, visit
www.federalelec.com or contact sales@federalelec.com.