MACFEST Ionic liquids (IL) used to deposit nickel, palladium and gold onto PCBs to produce high quality, long term solder joint reliability. A project co-funded by InnovateUK, Project N o 102020 No need for use of toxic chemi- cals for depositing coatings Development of new IL based metal plating solutions for the deposition of solderable coatings onto printed circuit boards. Coatings assist the use of embed- ded components, wire bonding, high density assemblies and 3D integration. Elimination of common problems like black pad & other corrosion related reliability issues. Improved PCB reliability in harsh environments & critical applications. Manufacturing Advanced Coatings for Future Electronic Systems www.macfest-project.co.uk