The Clean Truth

Column from: Dr. Adam Klett

Dr. Adam Klett is a leader, engineer, and scientist in the electronics manufacturing industry. He drives innovation in cleaning technologies through his commitment to excellence and advancement of the field. His expertise spans chemical phase behavior, material characterization and selection, process development, and failure analysis.

Adam is deeply engaged in the electronics manufacturing industry. As a member of the Global Electronics Association, he chairs the committee responsible for updating the IPC-CH-65 Cleaning Handbook, ensuring the guidelines reflect the latest advancements and best practices in cleaning technologies. He is also an active member of SMTA, serving on multiple committees at both the chapter and global levels, including holding a position on the SMTA Global Board of Directors.

A recognized thought leader, Adam frequently travels the world to deliver technical presentations on cutting-edge cleaning technologies. He also shares his expertise through the popular “Ask Dr. Adam” series, where he addresses industry challenges and solutions in electronics assembly cleaning.

Dr. Adam earned both his Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University, where his research focused on thermodynamics and phase behavior. Outside his professional life, Adam enjoys playing music, including the piano and saxophone, and is an avid chess player who appreciates the game’s strategy and creativity.


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October 14, 2026

The Clean Truth: The Clean Truth About No-Clean Flux

One of the most misunderstood terms in electronics manufacturing is “no-clean flux.” It sounds simple enough: Use the flux, complete the soldering process, and, best of all, you don’t have to clean. Unfortunately, that interpretation has led to decades of confusion and, in some cases, preventable reliability problems.
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