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ESA Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moons Features DuPont Technology
Kapton® protects Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer by providing thermal insulation against extreme temperatures encountered during the mission.
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Helping Advance DuPont’s Sustainability Commitment: PCMPSolv™ Cleaning Solutions
DuPont PCMPSolv™ family performs advanced post-CMP cleaning with safer-by-design, green chemistries.
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Low-Loss Materials Key for High-Frequency Applications
DuPont laminates meet low-loss requirements for 5G and other high-data-rate applications, including IoT and autonomous cars.
blog-hero-mars-rover-940x375.jpg
Protecting Space Exploration Vehicles and Satellites
Protection of Rover’s sophisticated equipment is crucial to the overall success of the mission.
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DuPont Pyralux® AP to Aid Reliable Performance of Semikron-Danfoss eMPack® Modules Powering Next-Gen Electric Vehicles
DuPont (NYSE:DD) Interconnect Solutions, part of the Electronics & Industrial business, announced today a multiyear contract with European power module manufacturer Semikron-Danfoss
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Fine-Line Patterning for SLPs Calls for High-Resolution Photoresist
Product miniaturization is driving demand for substrate-like PCBs (SLPs) with finer patterns, requiring advanced photoresist materials.
DWEM_PCBimage_0719.png
Thin Laminates as Embedded Capacitance for PDN Designs
Power distribution networks provide clean power for electronics. Using thin laminates for capacitance enables lighter end products with low signal noise
car-drives-self-hero-940x375rgb.jpg
What drives a car that can drive itself? DuPont innovation.
On the autonomous road ahead, DuPont is helping catalyze a more sustainable world. With materials that vastly improve connectivity, reliability and processing speed.
hero-optical-encapsulants-970x375.png
DuPont announces new product brand name - Duroptix® for LED silicone materials
Customers can continue to count on the same performance and durability of these high-performance silicone-based optical materials that they have come to trust.
092019_Pyralux-Post.png
Flexible laminates address flex circuits’ unique manufacturing challenges
Laminates designed for flexible substrates have numerous potential applications in consumer and industrial products
Blog-FeaturedSolutions-01-01-2019-Advanced-Polyimides-for-More-Flexible-High-Speed-5G-Networks.jpg
Advanced polyimides for more flexible high-speed 5G networks
DuPont's Pyralux® AP with RA copper offer an ideal flexible circuit option in the race to 5G.
car_image_with_same_background.jpg
New digital hub features DuPont’s total solutions for advanced automotive interconnects
DuPont (NYSE:DD) Interconnect Solutions, part of the Electronics & Industrial business, announced today a multiyear contract with European power module manufacturer Semikron-Danfoss who will integrate DuPont™ Pyralux® AP all-polyimide double-sided copper clad laminate into its eMPack® power modules to further enhance the capabilities of next-gen electric vehicles.
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Kapton® Returns to the Moon
On November 16th, NASA successfully debuted its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion capsule with a long-awaited launch from Kennedy Space Center, for what will be a more than month-long journey around the Moon.And as was the case for the first missions to the Moon, DuPont™ Kapton® polyimide films are onboard.
 
 
 

Viewpoints

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Embedding flexibility in next-gen electronics design
Flexible printed circuit boards offer solutions for design engineers who face challenges fitting more components into smaller devices.
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Miniaturization, Major Innovations Help Map the Course of Next-Gen PCBs
Innovation has no boundaries and consistently create miniaturized, extremely high-quality PCBs.
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Press-fit solutions address future automotive reliability requirements
To meet reliability standards, automotive PCBs migrate to solderless press-fit interconnections.
Blog-Viewpoints-01-24-2017-Transitioning-to-chromium-free-etch-technology-for-plating-on-plastics.jpg
Transitioning to chromium-free etch technology for plating on plastics
Dow reports on its progress with a plating on plastics process free from hexavalent chromium.
Blog-Viewpoints-11-23-2016-Autonomous-cars-drive-next-gen-PCB-material-requirement.jpg
Autonomous cars driving next gen pcb material requirements
Why the automotive industry needs thermally stable PCB materials that withstand harsh environments.
Blog-Viewpoints-10-31-2017-How-silver-catalysts-enhance-PCB-manufacturing.jpg
How silver catalysts enhance PCB manufacturing
Silver catalysts provide good catalytic activity, high electrical conductivity, modest cost, and good process stability, making PCB manufacturing a candidate for use
Blog-Viewpoints-11-02-2015-Meeting-the-horizontal-electroless-copper-plating-challenge.jpg
Meeting the horizontal electroless copper plating challenge
How DuPont addresses reliability demands and increased complexity of HDI and IC package substrates.
Blog-Viewpoints-07-24-2015-Chromium-free-etch-technology-for-plating-on-plastic.jpg
Chromium-free etch technology for plating on plastic
How to eliminate hexavalent chromium when plating acrylonitrile butadiene styrene on plastic.
Blog-Viewpoints-11-30-2015-Silver-Plating-technology-driving-200C-automotive-apps.jpg
Silver Plating technology driving 200°C automotive apps
How we overcame technical challenges to develop a flexible, high-performance automotive solution.
Blog-Viewpoints-01-22-2018-Nickel-electroplating-without-boric-acid-v2.jpg
Nickel electroplating without boric acid
To comply with EU REACH legislation, boric acid replacement electrolytes for nickel are in development, with boric acid-free nickel plating already demonstrated.
Blog-Viewpoints-01-01-2019-Increasing-Smartphone-Functionality-Through-Novel-Metallization.jpg.jpg
Increasing smartphone functionality through novel metallization
Finer PCB Line/Space requirements are needed to deliver performance and DuPont has the solution.
 
 
 

Knowledge

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Copper electroplating fundamentals
This tutorial examines the concept of copper electroplating and how the process works, as well as its use in advanced packaging applications.
Blog-Knowledge-01-17-2017-Examining-unique-TSV-plating-challenges.jpg
Examining unique TSV plating challenges
This tutorial examines the concept of copper through silicon via electroplating, which can increase reliability and decreases cost of subsequent process steps.
Blog-Knowledge-05-04-2017-Cleaning-up-PCB-final-finish-yanide-free-ENIG-coatings.jpg
Cleaning up PCB final finish: cyanide-free ENIG coatings
Reliable, cyanide-free ENIG surfaces delivers low gold porosity and excellent corrosion resistance.
Blog-Knowledge-12-08-2016-Copper-pillar-electroplating-tutorial.jpg
Copper pillar electroplating tutorial
Learn about Cu pillar requirements and processing considerations for advanced chip packaging.
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Managing fan-out wafer level packaging material properties, part 2
The key structures for FOWLP and considerations for managing material properties.
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Innovative advancements in automotive infotainment require superior electronic devices
How do PCB engineers fit all the necessary inputs and outputs on their boards while also ensuring reliable, long-term operation in demanding environments?
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Innovation in CMP: The Ikonic™ polishing pad platform
Colin Cameron discusses DuPont's biggest CMP portfolio expansion and its value in the marketplace.
Blog-Knowledge-10-08-2015-Inner-layer-copper-reliability-of-electroless-copper-processes.jpg
Inner-layer Copper Reliability of Electroless Copper Processes
Understanding material interactions helps PCB manufacturing control and interconnect reliability.
02-2020_Pyralux_Flex_Battery_Post.png
Flexible Circuits Increase Range and Safety for Vehicle Batteries
Increased electrification of vehicles is a growing technology trend, driven in large part by advances in lithium (Li)-ion cells and battery pack design.
Blog-Knowledge-05-24-2016-Enhancing-advanced-PCB-performance-with-corrosion-resistant-electroless-nickel.jpg
Enhancing advanced PCB performance with corrosion-resistant electroless nickel
How to get excellent electrical and mechanical connections between advanced PCBs and IC packages.
ingenuity-helicopter-inspection-940x375a.jpg
DuPont Technology Protects Ingenuity Mars Drone Mission
Ingenuity took its maiden voyage over the Martian soil on April 19, 2021.
511862438
New Kapton® Insulation Lasts Longer on High-Performance Traction Motor Conductors
Addresses the impact of higher switching frequency and faster voltage rise on motor insulation; shows eight-fold improvement over standard polyimide insulators.
Blog-Knowledge-07-06-2016-Fan-out-wafer-level-packaging-matarials-evolution.jpg
Fan-out wafer-level packaging materials evolution
In the first of two parts, we examine the backstory of FOWLP and the markets it serves.
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Keeping Cool with Ultra-thin DuPont™ Kapton® Polyimide Films
The excellent thermal and mechanical properties of Kapton® polyimide film make it an ideal material for space applications.
Blog-Knowledge-04-20-2016-Fast-high-purity-Cu-plating-enables-next-gen-devices.jpg
Fast, high-purity Cu plating enables next-gen devices
Copper plating forms critical connections from horizontal RDLs through vertical pillars.
smsat-940x375.jpg
Kapton® Films and Pyralux® Laminates Provide Superior Performance in Satellite/Spacecraft Applications
DuPont offers space satellite applications product selection guide to assist in the development of the next generation of space vehicles.
Blog-Knowledge-08-11-2016-Inkjet-printing-for-eco-friendly-PCB-etch-processes.jpg
Inkjet printing for eco-friendly PCB etch processes
Inkjet printing improves etch capability to meet tight tolerances, complex patterns and more.
2019-12_Litho Post.png
Lithographic Material Evolution Continues to Enable the Semiconductor Industry
CD scaling, 3D structures and escalating costs drive advances in lithography and enabling materials
Blog-Knowledge-06-27-2017-Fine-tuning-CMP-slurries-for-3D-TSV-processes.jpg
Fine-tuning CMP slurries for 3D TSV processes
DuPont's Michelle Ho explains the role of CMP in 3D TSV processes and discusses CMP slurry design.
DuPont Solutions Are Enabling Next-Gen Automotive Electronics and Electrified Powertrain Component Innovations
 
 
 

Industry Engagement

 
 
 

 
 
 

Featured Solutions

ESA-mission-hero.jpg
ESA Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moons Features DuPont Technology
Kapton® protects Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer by providing thermal insulation against extreme temperatures encountered during the mission.
504889876
Helping Advance DuPont’s Sustainability Commitment: PCMPSolv™ Cleaning Solutions
DuPont PCMPSolv™ family performs advanced post-CMP cleaning with safer-by-design, green chemistries.
2020-11_Low-Loss_5G.png
Low-Loss Materials Key for High-Frequency Applications
DuPont laminates meet low-loss requirements for 5G and other high-data-rate applications, including IoT and autonomous cars.
blog-hero-mars-rover-940x375.jpg
Protecting Space Exploration Vehicles and Satellites
Protection of Rover’s sophisticated equipment is crucial to the overall success of the mission.
1256374153
DuPont Pyralux® AP to Aid Reliable Performance of Semikron-Danfoss eMPack® Modules Powering Next-Gen Electric Vehicles
DuPont (NYSE:DD) Interconnect Solutions, part of the Electronics & Industrial business, announced today a multiyear contract with European power module manufacturer Semikron-Danfoss
0819_FineLineBlog.png
Fine-Line Patterning for SLPs Calls for High-Resolution Photoresist
Product miniaturization is driving demand for substrate-like PCBs (SLPs) with finer patterns, requiring advanced photoresist materials.
DWEM_PCBimage_0719.png
Thin Laminates as Embedded Capacitance for PDN Designs
Power distribution networks provide clean power for electronics. Using thin laminates for capacitance enables lighter end products with low signal noise
car-drives-self-hero-940x375rgb.jpg
What drives a car that can drive itself? DuPont innovation.
On the autonomous road ahead, DuPont is helping catalyze a more sustainable world. With materials that vastly improve connectivity, reliability and processing speed.
hero-optical-encapsulants-970x375.png
DuPont announces new product brand name - Duroptix® for LED silicone materials
Customers can continue to count on the same performance and durability of these high-performance silicone-based optical materials that they have come to trust.
092019_Pyralux-Post.png
Flexible laminates address flex circuits’ unique manufacturing challenges
Laminates designed for flexible substrates have numerous potential applications in consumer and industrial products
Blog-FeaturedSolutions-01-01-2019-Advanced-Polyimides-for-More-Flexible-High-Speed-5G-Networks.jpg
Advanced polyimides for more flexible high-speed 5G networks
DuPont's Pyralux® AP with RA copper offer an ideal flexible circuit option in the race to 5G.
car_image_with_same_background.jpg
New digital hub features DuPont’s total solutions for advanced automotive interconnects
DuPont (NYSE:DD) Interconnect Solutions, part of the Electronics & Industrial business, announced today a multiyear contract with European power module manufacturer Semikron-Danfoss who will integrate DuPont™ Pyralux® AP all-polyimide double-sided copper clad laminate into its eMPack® power modules to further enhance the capabilities of next-gen electric vehicles.
image_with_number.png
Kapton® Returns to the Moon
On November 16th, NASA successfully debuted its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion capsule with a long-awaited launch from Kennedy Space Center, for what will be a more than month-long journey around the Moon.And as was the case for the first missions to the Moon, DuPont™ Kapton® polyimide films are onboard.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Viewpoints

1291633173
Embedding flexibility in next-gen electronics design
Flexible printed circuit boards offer solutions for design engineers who face challenges fitting more components into smaller devices.
PCB_Landing_Page_PCB_Innovations_thumbnail.jpg
Miniaturization, Major Innovations Help Map the Course of Next-Gen PCBs
Innovation has no boundaries and consistently create miniaturized, extremely high-quality PCBs.
Blog-Viewpoints-09-06-2017-Press-fit-solutions-address-future-automotive-reliability-requirements.jpg
Press-fit solutions address future automotive reliability requirements
To meet reliability standards, automotive PCBs migrate to solderless press-fit interconnections.
Blog-Viewpoints-01-24-2017-Transitioning-to-chromium-free-etch-technology-for-plating-on-plastics.jpg
Transitioning to chromium-free etch technology for plating on plastics
Dow reports on its progress with a plating on plastics process free from hexavalent chromium.
Blog-Viewpoints-11-23-2016-Autonomous-cars-drive-next-gen-PCB-material-requirement.jpg
Autonomous cars driving next gen pcb material requirements
Why the automotive industry needs thermally stable PCB materials that withstand harsh environments.
Blog-Viewpoints-10-31-2017-How-silver-catalysts-enhance-PCB-manufacturing.jpg
How silver catalysts enhance PCB manufacturing
Silver catalysts provide good catalytic activity, high electrical conductivity, modest cost, and good process stability, making PCB manufacturing a candidate for use
Blog-Viewpoints-11-02-2015-Meeting-the-horizontal-electroless-copper-plating-challenge.jpg
Meeting the horizontal electroless copper plating challenge
How DuPont addresses reliability demands and increased complexity of HDI and IC package substrates.
Blog-Viewpoints-07-24-2015-Chromium-free-etch-technology-for-plating-on-plastic.jpg
Chromium-free etch technology for plating on plastic
How to eliminate hexavalent chromium when plating acrylonitrile butadiene styrene on plastic.
Blog-Viewpoints-11-30-2015-Silver-Plating-technology-driving-200C-automotive-apps.jpg
Silver Plating technology driving 200°C automotive apps
How we overcame technical challenges to develop a flexible, high-performance automotive solution.
Blog-Viewpoints-01-22-2018-Nickel-electroplating-without-boric-acid-v2.jpg
Nickel electroplating without boric acid
To comply with EU REACH legislation, boric acid replacement electrolytes for nickel are in development, with boric acid-free nickel plating already demonstrated.
Blog-Viewpoints-01-01-2019-Increasing-Smartphone-Functionality-Through-Novel-Metallization.jpg.jpg
Increasing smartphone functionality through novel metallization
Finer PCB Line/Space requirements are needed to deliver performance and DuPont has the solution.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Knowledge

Blog-Knowledge-11-22-2016-Copper-electroplating-fundamentals.jpg
Copper electroplating fundamentals
This tutorial examines the concept of copper electroplating and how the process works, as well as its use in advanced packaging applications.
Blog-Knowledge-01-17-2017-Examining-unique-TSV-plating-challenges.jpg
Examining unique TSV plating challenges
This tutorial examines the concept of copper through silicon via electroplating, which can increase reliability and decreases cost of subsequent process steps.
Blog-Knowledge-05-04-2017-Cleaning-up-PCB-final-finish-yanide-free-ENIG-coatings.jpg
Cleaning up PCB final finish: cyanide-free ENIG coatings
Reliable, cyanide-free ENIG surfaces delivers low gold porosity and excellent corrosion resistance.
Blog-Knowledge-12-08-2016-Copper-pillar-electroplating-tutorial.jpg
Copper pillar electroplating tutorial
Learn about Cu pillar requirements and processing considerations for advanced chip packaging.
Blog-Knowledge-08-30-2016-Managing-fan-out-wafer-level-packaging-material-properties-part-2.jpg
Managing fan-out wafer level packaging material properties, part 2
The key structures for FOWLP and considerations for managing material properties.
829192098
Innovative advancements in automotive infotainment require superior electronic devices
How do PCB engineers fit all the necessary inputs and outputs on their boards while also ensuring reliable, long-term operation in demanding environments?
Blog-Knowledge-08-29-2017-Innovation-in-CMP-The-IKONIC-polishing-pad-platform.jpg
Innovation in CMP: The Ikonic™ polishing pad platform
Colin Cameron discusses DuPont's biggest CMP portfolio expansion and its value in the marketplace.
Blog-Knowledge-10-08-2015-Inner-layer-copper-reliability-of-electroless-copper-processes.jpg
Inner-layer Copper Reliability of Electroless Copper Processes
Understanding material interactions helps PCB manufacturing control and interconnect reliability.
02-2020_Pyralux_Flex_Battery_Post.png
Flexible Circuits Increase Range and Safety for Vehicle Batteries
Increased electrification of vehicles is a growing technology trend, driven in large part by advances in lithium (Li)-ion cells and battery pack design.
Blog-Knowledge-05-24-2016-Enhancing-advanced-PCB-performance-with-corrosion-resistant-electroless-nickel.jpg
Enhancing advanced PCB performance with corrosion-resistant electroless nickel
How to get excellent electrical and mechanical connections between advanced PCBs and IC packages.
ingenuity-helicopter-inspection-940x375a.jpg
DuPont Technology Protects Ingenuity Mars Drone Mission
Ingenuity took its maiden voyage over the Martian soil on April 19, 2021.
511862438
New Kapton® Insulation Lasts Longer on High-Performance Traction Motor Conductors
Addresses the impact of higher switching frequency and faster voltage rise on motor insulation; shows eight-fold improvement over standard polyimide insulators.
Blog-Knowledge-07-06-2016-Fan-out-wafer-level-packaging-matarials-evolution.jpg
Fan-out wafer-level packaging materials evolution
In the first of two parts, we examine the backstory of FOWLP and the markets it serves.
hero-1-940x375.jpg
NASA’s Webb Telescope Keeping Cool with Ultra-thin DuPont™ Kapton® Polyimide Films
The excellent thermal and mechanical properties of Kapton® polyimide film make it an ideal material for space applications.
Blog-Knowledge-04-20-2016-Fast-high-purity-Cu-plating-enables-next-gen-devices.jpg
Fast, high-purity Cu plating enables next-gen devices
Copper plating forms critical connections from horizontal RDLs through vertical pillars.
smsat-940x375.jpg
Kapton® Films and Pyralux® Laminates Provide Superior Performance in Satellite/Spacecraft Applications
DuPont offers space satellite applications product selection guide to assist in the development of the next generation of space vehicles.
Blog-Knowledge-08-11-2016-Inkjet-printing-for-eco-friendly-PCB-etch-processes.jpg
Inkjet printing for eco-friendly PCB etch processes
Inkjet printing improves etch capability to meet tight tolerances, complex patterns and more.
2019-12_Litho Post.png
Lithographic Material Evolution Continues to Enable the Semiconductor Industry
CD scaling, 3D structures and escalating costs drive advances in lithography and enabling materials
Blog-Knowledge-06-27-2017-Fine-tuning-CMP-slurries-for-3D-TSV-processes.jpg
Fine-tuning CMP slurries for 3D TSV processes
DuPont's Michelle Ho explains the role of CMP in 3D TSV processes and discusses CMP slurry design.
DuPont Solutions Are Enabling Next-Gen Automotive Electronics and Electrified Powertrain Component Innovations
 
 
 
 
 
 

Industry Engagement

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DuPont and CAS Host Successful Webinar on the Advancements and Challenges of AR/VR Technologies
DuPont Display Technologies hosted a webinar with Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society, to discuss AR/VR technologies in July 2023.
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Join DuPont at SEMICON Taiwan 2023
Come and meet our experts at SEMICON Taiwan 2023 to discover our range of innovative solutions and experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We can't wait to see you there
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Silicon valley technology center hub for collaboration
The Center fosters technology collaboration across DuPont businesses and partners in the Bay Area.
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DuPont Interconnect Solutions Launches Virtual Expo
As you prepare to take on the next frontier of your industry, partner with DuPont. Let’s tackle tomorrow’s toughest challenges together.
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Reddington Addresses Customers at IPC/APEX
In a presentation to customers at the DuPont booth during the Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) APEX Exposition recently held in San Diego, CA, Erik Reddington said the company was committed to playing a role in returning printed circuit board manufacturing to the United States and Europe.
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SPIE2024
SPIE Advanced Lithography & Patterning 2024 February 25 – February 29 San Jose, California
 
 
 
 
 
 

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