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Webinar Announcement

December 6, 2025 By Jeffrey Gotro

Webinar Date: Tuesday December 16, 2025

Webinar Time: 1:00 PM EST

Registration Link: https://ctherm.com/resources/webinars/advanced-polymer-composites-electronics-packaging/ 

Abstract:

Composites using advanced polymers and reinforcements are a key enabler in the field of electronics packaging. Specifically, thermoset polymers are used extensively to “package” electronic components. An electronic package is used to connect the semiconductor chip to either substrates or printed circuit boards. Interestingly, polymer composites have an increasing impact on the electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance of electronic devices. Specifically, the talk will highlight the structureproperty-process-performance relationships that are required for advanced electronics. Since thermosets are widely used, the process to transform small molecules into highly crosslinked networks requires specific attention. Chemistry (molecular structure and curing kinetics) and physics (rheology and process conditions) govern the final fully cured network polymers. Equally important is the strategic choice of fillers and reinforcements which are electrically conductive or alternately electrically insulating. The talk will focus on the challenges for the next generation of polymer composites used in advanced packaging such as mold compounds, underfills, and low dissipation factor dielectrics.

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I’m Dr. Jeff Gotro and welcome to the Polymer Innovation Blog. Over the last 40 years I have been involved in polymer research, along with product and process development. I acquired invaluable experience working for IBM, AlliedSignal, Honeywell, Ablestik Labs (now Henkel) and in multiple consulting projects. In this blog, I (along with some guest contributors) will share our experiences, tips, and “tricks of the trade” to get more out of your innovation efforts and discuss new trends and technical advances in the polymer industry.
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