Apr 15, 2013 
BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets, announces that Fred Dimock will present at the IMAPS NE 40th Symposium & Expo on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Boxborough, Massachusetts. Dimock’s presentation, entitled “Thermal Degradation of Type K Thermocouples at 850° C and 225° C,” will take place during the Thermal Management Session of the technical program.
Fred Dimock is the Manager of Process Technology at BTU International in Massachusetts. He holds an Associate Degree in Mechanical Design from Wentworth in Boston and a Bachelors Degree in Ceramic Engineering from the State University of New York at Alfred (SUNY). His extensive experience in thermal processing includes positions at Corning, General Electric, and Osram-Sylvania before joining BTU.
Dimock has assisted many companies with process refinements, and has authored numerous articles on lead free solder, process control, and the operation of continuous furnaces. His papers have been published in English, Chinese, and German. He received “The Best Vendor Presentation” award at the East China SMTA conference in 2011 and 2012.
BTU International is a global supplier and technology leader of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets. BTU equipment is used in the production of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packaging as well as in the manufacturing of solar cells and nuclear fuel. BTU has operations in North Billerica, Massachusetts and Shanghai, China with direct sales and service in the U.S.A., Asia and Europe. Information about BTU International is available at www.btu.com.
