Aqueous Technologies Corporation

04/07/2025

It's time to bust some myths!

On this episode of Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Circuit Assemblies, we bust some common myths about no-clean flux and cleaning in general.

05/06/2024

Last chance to register for next week's Surface Mount Technology Association - SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, May 14–16 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

I am honored to be teaching a two-hour Professional Development Course entitled "The Impact of Harsh Environments on Post-Reflow Contamination in Circuit Assemblies: Cleaning Methods, Equipment Selection, Costs, and Environmental Considerations".

This conference is focused on building electronic assemblies that perform reliably in harsh environments. The conference features three Professional Development Courses, three Keynote presentations, and twenty three technical presentations.

The conference takes place May 14-16 at the Technical University of Denmark Copenhagen.

For more information or to register, click the link below
https://lnkd.in/gfP4N6fv

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08/02/2023

The Surface Mount Technology Association - SMTA High Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference takes place August 29 – 31 in Dallas Texas.

I am privileged to be part of the Technical Committee for this conference and I can tell you, it is jam-packed with topical, relevant, and valuable technical content. The High Reliability Cleaning & Conformal Coating Conference features 3 professional development courses, 25 technical presentations, and 2 Keynote presentations, including one from Alex Precaido from the EV manufacturer, Rivian.

As more and more electronic devices are placed into harsh environments, now is the time to learn how to make these products more reliable while operating in harsh environments.

I will be teaching a two-hour professional development course entitled "A Comprehensive Guide to Increased Reliability Via Cleaning and Cleanliness Quantification Best Practices" on August 29 at 8:30 AM. I will also be presenting "ROSE Testing’s New Role in IPC’s Process Monitoring Requirement" on August 31 at 2:15 PM.

Join me and the other subject matter experts at the conference. Register by August 8 and save $100.00 on your conference registration fee!

For more information or to register, click the link below:
https://lnkd.in/g_dP9beN

I hope to see you at the conference!
- Mike Konrad

07/25/2023

Last Opportunity to Vote:

I entered the electronics industry in 1985. I have been a proud member of Surface Mount Technology Association - SMTA since 1996. Three years ago, the members of SMTA voted me into the position of Board member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors. I am both privileged and honored to have served on the SMTA Global Board of Directors for the past three years. I began my service on the Board of Directors as the Chair of the Training Committee and a member of the Strategic Development Committee. One year ago, I was appointed as the Vice President of Communications for SMTA. I also serve as an officer for the Los Angeles/ Orange County SMTA chapter where I am Vice President of Technical Programs. Most recently, I was appointed to the position of Conference Chair for the Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium.

As my first term comes to an end, I have the distinct honor to serve one remaining term as a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors and I’m asking for your support.

SMTA provides its members with a unique ability to connect the electronics industry with valuable education, training, certifications, networking opportunities, and so much more. I am privileged to work with fellow Board members as well as SMTA staff and management, all of which are highly talented and dedicated.

I, along with our entire Global Board of Directors, committee members, and staff have worked diligently to build our membership, grow the SMTA knowledge base, training courses, online webinars, conferences, and networking opportunities to provide even more value to our members. There are so many exciting new projects in the works, and I would love the opportunity to continue my efforts to work in collaboration with our amazing team to provide the highest possible value to our members.

I seek your support. If you’re a member of SMTA, you have received an email with voting instructions. Please consider voting for me, allowing me to serve my final term as a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors. All the candidates for the Global Board of Directors are talented and well qualified and I am honored to be among them.

Your opportunity to vote ends on July 28! Vote soon!

Vote Here:
https://vote.associationvoting.com/smta/



Thank you!

07/20/2023

I entered the electronics industry in 1985. I have been a proud member of Surface Mount Technology Association - SMTA since 1996. Three years ago, the members of SMTA voted me into the position of Board member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors. I am both privileged and honored to have served on the SMTA Global Board of Directors for the past three years. I began my service on the Board of Directors as the Chair of the Training Committee and a member of the Strategic Development Committee. One year ago, I was appointed as the Vice President of Communications for SMTA. I also serve as an officer for the Los Angeles/ Orange County SMTA chapter where I am Vice President of Technical Programs. Most recently, I was appointed to the position of Conference Chair for the Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium.

As my first term comes to an end, I have the distinct honor to serve one remaining term as a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors and I’m asking for your support.

SMTA provides its members with a unique ability to connect the electronics industry with valuable education, training, certifications, networking opportunities, and so much more. I am privileged to work with fellow Board members as well as SMTA staff and management, all of which are highly talented and dedicated.

I, along with our entire Global Board of Directors, committee members, and staff have worked diligently to build our membership, grow the SMTA knowledge base, training courses, online webinars, conferences, and networking opportunities to provide even more value to our members. There are so many exciting new projects in the works, and I would love the opportunity to continue my efforts to work in collaboration with our amazing team to provide the highest possible value to our members.

I seek your support. If you’re a member of SMTA, you have received an email with voting instructions. Please consider voting for me, allowing me to serve my final term as a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors. All the candidates for the Global Board of Directors are talented and well qualified and I am honored to be among them.

Your opportunity to vote ends on July 28! Vote soon!

Vote Here:
https://vote.associationvoting.com/smta/



Thank you!

07/13/2023

Coming Soon to the Reliability Matters Podcast!

Listen on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Reliability Matters YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC43S4--AIuSqlXvxmdsA7AQ

07/13/2023

Episode 123 of the Reliability Matters Podcast is now available.

Introduction to HALT – Highly Accelerated Life Testing with Dr. Christopher Jackson.

Watch on Youtube (click image below).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKetiT9GpFk

Listen to the podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53724551

We all strive to build products that are reliable. If you’re listening to our watching this podcast, chances are you are concerned about or at least interest...

07/10/2023

Coming Soon to the Reliability Matters Podcast:

Dave’s 3,600 Mile Solo Kayak Journey
Dave Hillman - July 25

Introduction to HALT – Highly Accelerated Life Testing
Dr. Christopher Jackson - July 11

DFM Best Practices
Dr. Christopher Jackson - August 8

Listen to the Reliability Matters Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or here:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/reliability-matters

Watch the Reliability Matters Podcast on our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/

07/04/2023

Aqueous Technologies will be closed July 3-4 in observance of Independence Day.