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Symposium SMTA Symposia include paper sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and other related conference events. Featuring several companies, each presenting recent technical research, symposia focus on one main topic, highlighting critical issues and bringing new scientific developments to light. Symposia are often co-located with SMTA Academy courses.


Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded (less a $50 processing fee) if written notice is postmarked two weeks prior to the event date. Cancellations received within two weeks prior to event date will not be refunded to cover costs incurred.


AIMS Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop

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August 18-19, 2008
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida


Conference Information

This workshop will address the concerns related to harsh environment electronics and the challenges within the electronics community with an added emphasis on military and space. The event is intended to bring together the needs of "end-users" with the capabilities from the research community and the industrial supply base. In particular, the workshop addresses the challenges of meeting expanding temperature ranges (-55C to +150C/+200C) with increased vibration, higher packaging density, and longer reliability.


WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Monday, August 18: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Tuesday, August 19: 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

The following are some of the 2008 workshop speakers:
Mike Bixenman, Kyzen Corporation
Reza Ghaffarian, Jet Propulsion Laboratories
Scott Harry, Emerson & Cuming
Dave Hillman, Rockwell Collins
Pradeep Lall, Auburn University
Jim Springer, Phoenix International
Kris Vasoya, STABLCOR Inc.
and more...

Click here to download the full conference brochure including the presentation schedule.

SPECIAL EVENTS
August 18, 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m.
Keynote Address: From MIL-SPEC to COTS: Design Challenges for Harsh Environment Military Applications

Ed Zoiss, Director of Research & Development, Harris Corporation

Edward J. (Ed) Zoiss is Director of Research and Development for Harris’ Government Communications Systems and the Defense Communications and Electronic’s organizations. He reports to the chief technology officer and division vice president of Engineering. Mr. Zoiss is responsible for development and maintenance of the division’s technology strategy and provides oversight of technology related customer-funded studies. Mr. Zoiss joined Harris in 1994 as a principal engineer in the Network Support Division, advancing through the Engineering organization as a technical leader, project leader, engineering manager, and engineering director. Before joining Harris, Mr. Zoiss was a project engineer for SAIC and prior to that was a mechanical engineer with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

NEW! Technical paper tracks
Tuesday morning's sessions will feature technical paper presentations given by companies such as Phoenix International, Emerson & Cuming, Cookson Electronics, and more. All AIMS Harsh Environment Workshop technical papers will be included on the workshop proceedings and the SMTA International Conference proceedings.

REGISTRATION
Please go to smta.org/smtai to register for this workshop. For more information on this program please contact SMTA director of education, Melissa Serres Marx.


HOTEL INFORMATION
A room block has been reserved for workshop attendees at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Please see the information below to make your reservation.

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Single/Double Room rate: $142/night


Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 407-939-1020 or by simply linking to www.disneyurl.com/SurfaceMountTech to make your reservations on-line. When making reservations over the phone, please use the following room block code: “Surface Mount Technology Association.”

Registrations are being taken through a third party - Register Now.


 
Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts

September 9-10, 2008
Samuel Riggs Alumni Center, University of Maryland
College Park, MD


Conference Information

SMTA and CALCE @ University of Maryland are pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts will be held September 9-10, 2008 at the University of Maryland. The first symposium was an overwhelming success with participation of part manufacturers, distributors, users, government and law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, authentication technology manufacturers, academic institutions, supply chain and brand protection professionals.

Going beyond anecdotes and examples of counterfeit parts, this symposium focuses on the solutions that are available and are under development by all sectors of the industry.

Topics will include:
  • Electronic parts supply chain
  • Sources of counterfeit parts
  • Proven methodologies for reducing chances of being victims of counterfeit parts
  • Supply chain management tools to mitigate counterfeit part risks
  • Inspections tools and techniques for detecting counterfeit parts
  • Authentication techniques for securing electronic part supply chain
  • Trade and business issues adopted by industry
  • Law enforcement and international cooperation


  • The full conference schedule will be posted in July.

    Registration
    You can register for the workshop by clicking on the "Register Now" tab above. For more information on this program please contact SMTA Director of Education, Melissa Serres Marx.


    Registrations are being taken through the SMTA Online Registration System.


     
    High Performance Electronics Assembly Cleaning Symposium

    October 28-29, 2008
    Crowne Plaza Hotel O'Hare
    Rosemont, IL


    Conference Information

    The symposium focuses on all classes of high reliability and high performance electronics assembly and will include case studies from manufacturing experts in the aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer telecommunications, and medical products industries.

    Topics Covered Include:
  • Future Cleaning Challenges
  • Cleanliness Assessment
  • Cleaning Requirements
  • Class 3 Cleaning Process
  • No-Clean Process
  • Spot Cleaning
  • Cleaning for Conformal Coating
  • Cleaning Agent Compatibility Constraints (for alloys, labels, components and board materials)
  • Reflow Heat Gradients
  • Environmental Issues
  • Process Integration
  • Cleaning Standards
  • WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
    Tuesday, October 28: 8:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.
    Wednesday, October 29: 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.


    The following are some of the symposium speakers:
    Dr. Bev Christian, Research In Motion
    Steve Hugh, Philips Medical
    Matt Kehoe, Sipad Systems, Inc.
    Dr. Ron Lasky, Indium Corporation
    Doug Pauls, Rockwell Collins
    Barrie Ritchie, Dow Corning
    and more...

    The full conference schedule will be posted by July 18, 2008.

    SPECIAL EVENTS
    October 28, 8:00a.m. - 8:45a.m.
    Keynote Address: The Evolution of Manufacturing Residues and Their Effects on Electronics Assembly

    Jim Raby, STI Electronics

    October 29, 8:00a.m. - 8:45a.m.
    Keynote Address: Nozzle Design and Implementation for Cleaning Residues from High Density, Low Profile Component Assemblies

    Linda Woody, Lockheed Martin

    REGISTRATION
    You may register online by clicking on the "Register Now" tab above.

    For more information on the program or registration please contact Melissa Serres Marx or Jean Hebeison.

    TABLETOP EXHIBIT SPACE
    We expect a strong turn-out for the tabletop display area during the conference breaks and lunches on October 28-29, 2008. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reach your audience. Click here for pricing information and a tabletop application.

    SPONSORSHIPS
    Click here to download information on sponsorship opportunities at the High Performance Electronics Assembly Cleaning Symposium.

    HOTEL INFORMATION
    A room block has been reserved for symposium attendees and speakers at the event hotel.

    Crowne Plaza Hotel O'Hare
    Rosemont, IL
    Room Rate: $159/night
    [P]: 888-233-9527


    Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 888-233-9527. Reference the IPC/SMTA when making reservations to ensure receipt of the discounted rate. The room block rates will expire on September 27, 2008.

    Registrations are being taken through the SMTA Online Registration System.


     


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