GERMANY – Mainz-based multinational glass company, SCHOTT has launched a new line of lightweight microelectronic packages specifically designed for the aerospace industry.
These packages are made using advanced glass-ceramic materials that offer superior thermal management and reliability.
The aerospace industry demands high-performance electronic components that can withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and other harsh conditions.
Schott’s new microelectronic packages address these challenges by providing excellent thermal conductivity and low coefficient of thermal expansion.
The lightweight nature of these packages is also crucial for aerospace applications, as weight reduction is a top priority in the industry.
Schott optoelectronics general manager Georg Mittermeier commented: “Over the last few years, we’ve seen more customers interested in hermetic packaging for aerospace applications. We know that for them, every gram counts.
“That’s why we’ve designed our new lightweight packages to provide the same reliable protection for avionics with up to two-thirds less weight.”
The company’s advanced glass-ceramic materials offer a significant weight advantage compared to traditional metal packages.
Additionally, these packages have been designed to meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry, including high resistance to humidity, chemicals, and radiation. They also offer excellent hermeticity, ensuring the protection of sensitive electronic components from moisture and other contaminants.
The lightweight microelectronic packages have already been successfully tested in various aerospace applications, including avionics, satellite communication systems, and space exploration missions.
The company’s expertise in glass and glass-ceramics, combined with its extensive experience in the aerospace industry, makes it a trusted partner for aerospace manufacturers.
With the introduction of these lightweight microelectronic packages, Schott aims to provide aerospace companies with innovative solutions that improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of their electronic systems.
Meanwhile, in July, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to strengthen its commitment to the public for sustainable corporate management.
“We are committed to upholding human rights, creating fair working conditions, promoting environmental and climate protection, and opposing all forms of corruption and bribery,” explained David Klein, Manager of the SCHOTT Sustainability Program.
“As a foundation company, SCHOTT has already taken a wide range of steps towards greater sustainability in the past. By joining the UNGC, we aim to deepen this commitment further.”
To shape a more sustainable future, the UN is calling on companies worldwide to commit to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Detailed in their 2030 Agenda, the United Nations adopted 17 global SDGs that consider three dimensions of sustainability: economic, ecological, and social.
Given these three dimensions apply to all states and social actors worldwide, the global Sustainable Development Goals make it clear that everyone shares a common responsibility.
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