Abstract: Heat spreader assemblies are disclosed that include a heat spreader component, at least one coupling layer, and at least one thermally conductive layer, wherein the heat spreader component is coupled to the at least one thermally conductive layer through the at least one coupling layer. In some instances, heat spreader assemblies include an aluminum-based heat spreader component, at least one coupling layer, wherein the coupling layer comprises zinc, a zinc-based material, tin, a tin-based material or a combination thereof, and at least one thermally conductive layer comprising nickel, wherein the heat spreader component is coupled to the at least one thermally conductive layer through the at least one coupling layer.

Abstract: An improved plating system comprises a plurality of non-electrically conductive shields forming an elongated upper channel and an elongated lower channel, the upper and lower channels each having a width less than or equal to one inch; a plurality of part holding clamps electrically coupled to a power source and positioned within the upper channel or the lower channel; a plating solution sparger comprising a series of inlets oriented to direct any plating solution flowing through the inlets into the lower channel and towards the upper channel; and a plurality of anodes positioned outside and along the length of the upper and lower channels.

Abstract: Clip devices contemplated herein comprise a metal-containing base, wherein the base comprises a lower clip body and an upper clip body, and wherein the lower clip body further comprises at least two sets of electrically conducting wire springs. Contemplated electrically conducting wire springs comprise at least one non-contact body section and a plurality of contact points.

Abstract: An improved plating system comprises a plurality of non-electrically conductive shields forming an elongated upper channel and an elongated lower channel, the upper and lower channels each having a width less than or equal to one inch; a plurality of part holding clamps electrically coupled to a power source and positioned within the upper channel or the lower channel; a plating solution sparger comprising a series of inlets oriented to direct any plating solution flowing through the inlets into the lower channel and towards the upper channel; and a plurality of anodes positioned outside and along the length of the upper and lower channels.