FCT Assembly’s Sergio Juarez Offered Helpful Tips for Lead-Free Soldering during the SMTA Austin Expo and Tech Forum

Mechanical stress has been a growing concern in the electronics industry, mainly on BGAs and ceramic capacitors. Juarez’s presentation offered an introduction to the increased potential damage of some lead-free alloys that are stronger, though more brittle.

Sergio holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Industrial Engineering with Design Specialty from ITCH in Chihuahua, Mexico. He also holds completed post-graduate studies in Production Control Systems from ITCH and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Institute Technologic in Monterrey.