The Occam Process

Our patented solderless assembly technology that delivers superior reliability, lower costs, and smaller electronics systems.

What Is the Occam Process?

The Occam Process is a revolutionary solderless assembly method that creates direct metallurgical bonds between electronic components and their substrates—completely eliminating traditional solder joints.

Named after Occam's Razor—the principle that the simplest solution is often the best—our process strips away unnecessary complexity in electronics manufacturing while dramatically improving performance.

By bonding components first and then building the circuitry around them, we create assemblies that are more reliable, more thermally efficient, and more cost-effective than traditional methods.

How It Works

The Occam Process follows a fundamentally different approach to electronics assembly.

1

Component Placement

Components are precisely positioned on a thermally conductive substrate.

2

Bonding

Direct metallurgical bonds are formed between components and substrate.

3

Circuit Build

Additive manufacturing creates the circuitry around the bonded components.

4

Encapsulation

Final protective layers complete the robust, reliable assembly.

Traditional SMT vs. The Occam Process

Traditional SMT

  • Solder joints are the #1 failure point
  • Thermal cycling causes solder fatigue
  • Heat must pass through solder to dissipate
  • Components sit above the board surface
  • Multiple process steps and rework

The Occam Process

  • No solder joints to fail
  • Immune to thermal cycling failures
  • Direct thermal path to substrate
  • Components embedded for smaller profile
  • Streamlined additive manufacturing

Key Benefits

Superior Reliability

Eliminates the most common failure mode in electronics—solder joint fatigue.

Thermal Management

Direct thermal paths eliminate heat bottlenecks for better cooling.

Reduced Size & Weight

Embedded components create smaller, lighter assemblies.

Lower Costs

Fewer steps, less material, and reduced rework save money.

EMI/ESD Protection

Inherent shielding provides electromagnetic protection.

Design Security

Embedded components make reverse engineering extremely difficult.

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