Teaming up with Virginia Tech’s CPES, Indium Corporation aims to push the boundaries of energy-efficient electronics through advanced materials and collaborative research.
Indium Corporation has announced its membership in the Virginia Tech Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES), joining a consortium focused on advancing power electronics and reducing energy consumption across industries.
The CPES consortium is recognised globally for its research in electrical power processing and distribution, encompassing applications ranging from portable electronics and electric vehicles to large-scale power grids. It collaborates closely with industry players to improve energy systems and develop the next generation of engineers and researchers.
According to Indium Corporation, being a global materials manufacturer and supplier, it brings expertise in advanced materials used in semiconductors, electronics, and thermal management.
By joining CPES, the company aims to support innovations in power device packaging—a key area in developing efficient, high-performance electronic systems.
“Materials innovation is critical to achieving our performance goals in power electronics,” said Ryan Mayberry, Senior Application Development Engineer at Indium Corporation. “Working with CPES will allow us to align our research efforts and contribute to the evolution of power device technologies.”
The company offers specialised solutions including die-attach materials, package-attach compounds, and thermal interface materials (TIMs), which are essential to the performance and reliability of power electronics.
Founded in 1934, Indium Corporation operates manufacturing facilities and technical support centres across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Asia. Its broad product line includes soldering materials, thermal compounds, metal alloys, and NanoFoil.
