SANTA CLARA, CA ― Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, is pleased to announce that the company is sponsoring a 16-year-old driver in the Race for Research Event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Every once in a while, you meet someone who just has a little something extra. Drive, passion, charisma, or sometimes they are just wise old souls. Ms. Mickelina Monico is a young woman who is not only smashing the proverbial glass ceiling but will not allow one to exist in her world young and exciting world.

When Monico was turning 15 she wanted to take up race car driving. Not just drive, but be the best in her sport. When her sport outstripped her family’s ability financially, it was not a problem. She created her own sponsorship package to take to local businesses with an enticing story as to why they should sponsor her, and yes, she was successful. But she was young then. She is 16 now and has her eyes set on larger challenges and goals.

The young driver’s father had cancer when he was younger. When he recovered, he wanted to give back to St Jude. He single-handedly organized one of the most profitable fundraisers for St Jude. Now, his daughter is coordinating a fundraiser for St. Jude and using her racing as a conduit. Monico would like to organize one of the most profitable fundraisers for St Jude and we can join.

“When you see a young person with this much passion, it has always been my reaction to run, not walk, to help them!” said Jayne Carthy, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Mickelina is 16! I don’t know who she will be when she is 30 but I can guarantee she will be a leader of sorts making this world a better place for all of us – all while she elegantly carves a path into racecar driving for young women. Yes please, we very much wish to be a part of this.”

Absolute EMS is proud to support young women determined to break the glass ceiling. The company has contributed to the young, ambitious driver’s fundraiser and looks forward to leading her to success. The fundraiser will take place Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield, and the race will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Dixon Speedway in California.

Absolute EMS is a leader in end-to-end electronic manufacturing services solutions that help its customers rapidly introduce innovative new technology by facilitating speed-to-market in their marketplace. Speed-to-market starts with engineering services, and extends into prototypes, pilots and then into production.

A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for manufacturing operations among EMS organizations. For more information, visit www.absolute-ems.com.

To make a contribution, visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=7764315&pg=personal&fr_id=133399__;!!NfcMrC8AwgI!dHfRzSbVA_zNdgRHQPZJfZev-mcX5rEPkvbTZZyLi8WNvIW8Eygi-9JHwsTdXgPhvo9tv6iwFRgmhWJDM955XWR2LXIizA$

CRANSTON, RI — AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce that they will feature their new AIM LUX™ Product Line at Hangjiatalk MiniLED, scheduled to take place on November 17th and 18th, 2022, at Crowne Plaza Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center.

AIM designed its LUX solder materials to provide tier one manufacturers of LED, miniLED and hi-power LED assemblies with solder pastes and alloys to solve production challenges associated with these applications. AIM Solder’s Flopy Feng will present on the second day on MiniLED Assembly Material Considerations.

Designed to provide tier one manufacturers of LED, miniLED and hi-power LED assemblies with solder materials to solve production challenges associated with these applications, the LUX product line pairs ultra-fine SAC-based and silver-free Type 6, 7 and 8 alloy powders along with innovative flux chemistries. AIM’s NC259 series is proven to provide excellent soldering performance and high production yields. When combined with the SN100C® alloy, NC259 solder pastes eliminate silver migration concerns. AIM REL61™ is a low-silver alloy option that can lower peak reflow temperature requirements and improve mechanical strength over other low/no-silver alloys. For high-power LEDs, AIM's REL22™ doubles the service life under extreme thermal cycling conditions. AIM's Tacky Flux offers high tack forces, unlimited open time, and improved wetting for all mass transfer and high-speed dipping applications.

AIM Solder’s Flopy Feng will also present information on MiniLED Assembly Material Considerations on November 18th. MiniLED assemblers can learn from SMT applications because they share some similarities, but as technology progresses, it is apparent there are significant differences as well. Ultra-miniature print requirements, novel component placement techniques and low oxygen reflow environments require new and innovative materials to optimize production throughput and product quality. This presentation will discuss some of the material considerations for miniLED assembly and their implementation.

For more information about the AIM LUX Product Line and AIM’s services, visit us at Hangjiatalk MiniLED or visit www.aimsolder.com.

Indium Corporation is pleased to announce that Theo Ruas has been promoted to the role of Global Sales Manager, Metals and Compounds.

In his new role, Ruas leads all aspects of global sales for Metals and Compounds, including gallium tri-chloride, high-purity indium, and the reclaim of indium, gallium, and tin. He also supports product management with market information for the development of new technologies.

Ruas ensures a healthy sales opportunity funnel and progress, engages with the company’s largest customers, and manages pricing. He also leads and develops the global sales team and channel partners, works closely with product management and marketing on strategies and promotional activities, and collaborates with manufacturing teams to ensure that capabilities and capacity are in place to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Ruas joined Indium Corporation in 2020 as a Field Sales Representative based in Italy. He holds a mechanical engineering degree with a focus on surface plasma treatment from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email jhuang@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another® (#FOETA), at www.linkedin.com/company/indium-corporation/ or @IndiumCorp.

MENTOR, OH ― November 2022 ― Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, today announced promotion of Patrick Mattingly to the position of Vice President Strategic Accounts.

Mattingly joined Libra in April 2021 in the role of Business Manager. Since joining Libra, he has effectively led the stabilization and growth of one of the company’s largest accounts. Mattingly and the team established processes and adopted tools that have been leveraged companywide, enabling growth in Libra’s other factories.

Libra has performed at exceptional levels during the past several quarters, and this has led to substantial new business opportunities. In his new role, Mattingly will be tasked with further building out the team, tools and capabilities.

Mattingly earned his BS in Applied Science, Manufacturing Engineering from Miami University, and MBA in IT and International Business from the University of Dayton. He holds a Master Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University.

Libra Industries continues to invest to provide customized manufacturing solutions for its customers’ complex product requirements. Through its broad range of capabilities, Libra offers its customers the most capable manufacturing team in the industry. For more information about Libra Industries, visit www.libraindustries.com.

About Libra Industries

Libra Industries is a leading provider of Systems Integration & Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including Medical, Mil/Aerospace, Industrial, Semiconductor, Robotics and Communications. Six world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality.