Building Reliability from the Inside Out: Indium's CEO’s on Innovation & Reliability with Ross Berntson

Reliability Matters

This is the third of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials.
Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into the world of soldering materials, from advanced alloys and flux chemistries to global manufacturing strategy and materials innovation, with one of the industry’s most respected leaders.
Joining me is Ross Berntson, President and CEO of Indium Corporation. Ross has been with Indium Corporation for nearly 30 years, starting as a product specialist and rising through the ranks with leadership roles in product management, technical support, and international operations. He even spent time leading Indium’s Asia Holdings while based in Singapore, strengthening the company’s presence across Southeast Asia.
In his current role as CEO, Ross sets the strategic direction for a global materials powerhouse, one that’s known not only for its high-performance soldering products but for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and engineering support through the company’s “One Engineer to Another” philosophy.
Ross holds degrees in chemistry, teaching, and an MBA from Cornell University, where he earned several prestigious academic awards. He’s also deeply engaged in both the electronics industry and his community, serving on multiple boards and leading with a strong emphasis on culture, opportunity, and respect, the core of what Indium calls “The Indium Way.”
In this episode, we’ll discuss how soldering materials are evolving to meet the demands of modern electronics, from miniaturization and harsh environments to UHDI and advanced packaging.
We’ll also talk about Indium’s unique positioning in the industry, the challenges of global supply chains, and what the future of soldering looks like from the vantage point of a company that’s helped shape it.
Indium Corporation:
https://www.indium.com
The book Ross recommended:
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Paperback
By David Epstein
https://tinyurl.com/3tjvj34n