There was also an Interactive University Poster Session highlighting new research and developing methods from universities around the world. The 2012 symposium was loaded with new/enhanced features, including a revamped Thursday program that featured two keynotes on 3D packaging, a 3D panel discussion and exhibitor "power hour" presentations each day in the hall. In addition, Palomar Technologies hosted four Poway High School engineering and robotics students in booth #322 to instill excitment for the microelectronics design and packaging industry. IMAPS 2012 was a constant buzz of discussion, learning and networking.
Palomar Technologies presented three papers at this international technical conference:
If you were not able to join the Palomar Technologies presentations, we are offering two complementary on-demand webcasts:
Daniel Evans was awarded the prestigious 2012 John A. Wagnon Technical Achievement Award for his many contributions to this industry. The John A. Wagnon Technical Achievement Award is given to an IMAPS member who, in the opinion of the John A. Wagnon Technical Achievement Award Selection Committee, has made outstanding technical contributions related to microelectronics technology. The award may be given for a specific accomplishment, for a number of accomplishments over a period of years, or for general overall contributions to the microelectronics industry.
Automated gold wire bonding also continues to evolve, and were discussed in detail at the 2012 IMAPS conference. Very high reliability interconnect methods have a growing market space as packages like automotive sensors, implantable medical, RF and power amplifier markets evolve. Today, it has been proven that stand-off-stitch wire bonding offers the most reliable first-level interconnect methodology. New exotic materials, like platinum, finding traction as well especially in the biomedical markets.
One facet of the packaging industry that was not very apparent at IMAPS 2012 was precision microelectronics contract assembly. There are not many businesses that can address precision production builds in addition to advanced process development, rapid prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract manufacturing.
Again, another great year for IMAPS, and for the many presenters and exhibitors that attended this year’s international conference.
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Bradley Benton
Regional Account Manager, Western Americas
Palomar Technologies, Inc.