Cranston, Rhode Island USA – AIM Solder is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Ohio Valley Expo & Tech Forum. This event takes place on August 21 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Rockside in Independence, Ohio. As a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, AIM will be showcasing cutting-edge soldering materials. These include Type 5 solder paste offerings as well as finer solder paste solutions.
In celebration of emerging trends in electronics miniaturization, AIM has declared 2025 the “Year of Type 5”. AIM’s decades of experience producing high-quality solder pastes makes the company uniquely positioned to guide customers through the transition to finer powders. In addition, AIM develops products with a focus on consistency, reliability, and process optimization coupled with robust technical support. While Type 5 solder paste won’t replace Type 4 as the industry standard this year, its adoption is accelerating. Learn how demand for precise and consistent soldering is driving this trend.
AIM’s Gayle Towell will also be giving a technical presentation at 9:00 AM titled, “When to Downsize: Process Considerations and Market Drivers for Transitioning to Type 5 Solder Paste.” This presentation will provide practical guidance on evaluating when downsizing is beneficial, addressing key considerations such as stencil design, printability, defect prevention, and more. It will explore borderline cases where switching may not be straightforward, offering data-driven insights and best practices to ensure an optimized soldering process.
To learn more about AIM’s solder paste offerings and to discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Ohio Valley Expo & Tech Forum on August 21st, or visit www.aimsolder.com.
About AIM
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry. With manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world, AIM produces advanced solder products. In addition to solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, AIM also offers specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. As a recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement. Moreover, AIM prides itself in providing customers with superior technical support, service, and training. For more information about AIM’s complete line of advanced solder products and global technical services, please visit www.aimsolder.com.