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44 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2026 F E AT U R E A RT I C L E Cleanliness is a critical factor in the produc- tion of every electronic component, from wafer fabrication to final product assembly. Unclean surfaces and parts can ruin entire batches of prod- ucts, negatively affecting product performance, production yield rates, and overall operational costs. Any lapse in production quality or excessive downtime can be detrimental to an electronics manufacturing facility. Traditionally, manufacturers have had to use abrasive cleaning methods such as chemical solvents and mechanical tools to remove contami- nants from products after soldering and finishing. However, a faster method, dry ice blasting, has been used to great effect for cleaning electronic components and equipment, offering efficiency, safety, sustainability, and effectiveness across many use cases. Dry Ice Blasting Offers Alternative Cleaning Method BY J O N AT H A N D E A N , C O L D J E T