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June 24 - 26, 2025
College Park Marriott Conference Center | College Park, MD, USA

 

 

Thank You for Attending!

Thank you to those who attended and participated in the 2024 Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials. Over the course of the symposium, we explored critical issues related to the detection, prevention, and mitigation of counterfeit parts in various industries. Our esteemed presenters shared their invaluable insights and cutting-edge research, covering a wide range of topics including advanced detection techniques, supply chain security, regulatory developments, and the latest in anti-counterfeiting technologies. As we wrap up the 2024 symposium, we are inspired by the dedication and collaboration within our industry. Together, we are making significant strides in protecting the integrity of our supply chains and ensuring the safety and reliability of critical components

 

The Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials is organized by SMTA in conjunction with the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. The objective of the symposium is to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of using counterfeit materials and to encourage the implementation of measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of counterfeit parts.

 

Beyond merely analyzing counterfeit parts, this symposium is dedicated to spotlighting actionable solutions. Join fellow experts and stakeholders gathering to discuss the issue of fake components and imitation materials being sourced in the manufacturing of electronic products.

 

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2024 Technical Program

The technical program included two policy-focused keynote presentations covering the use of trusted demand and microelectronics acquisition policy. Other sessions will consist of law and policy, detection methods, applications of machine learning and AI, standards development and adoption, and continued evolution of the supply chain.

 

 

Who Should Attend?

This event is relevant for quality and reliability managers, supply chain managers, brand protection specialists, inspectors, marketing and procurement policymakers, contracts and legal management, security specialists, regulators and government agencies. Our focus is to provide relevant information to the professionals that can be used for solving problems today while planning for a different business and technology environment in the future.

 

Why Should You Attend?

Industry analysts believe that the global chip shortage is creating the perfect environment for counterfeit semiconductors to enter the market. The scourge of counterfeit electronic parts is also related to the changes in supply chain but it is only one of the many impacts and it cannot be understood or prevented in isolation. This symposium will provide a forum to cover all aspects of changes in the electronic parts supply chain and how an organization performs part selection and management through the parts' whole life cycle. 

Reuters: Chip shortages result in record wire fraud reports by desperate buyers
WSJ: What's Worse Than a Chip Shortage? Buying Fake Ones 
ZDNet: The Global Chip Shortage is Creating a New Problem: More Fake Components

 

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Questions?

 

 

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Meet the Organizers

SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association)

SMTA is an international association for electronics engineering and manufacturing professionals. SMTA offers exclusive access to local, regional, domestic and global communities of experts, as well as accumulated research and training materials from thousands of companies dedicated to advancing the electronics industry. SMTA currently is comprised of 55 regional chapters around the world and 29 local vendor exhibitions (worldwide), 10 technical conferences (worldwide), and one large annual meeting.

Some of the greatest benefits come from the SMTA's mission of the sharing of knowledge and best processes by bringing educational content and a global network to local regions. It's a wonderful opportunity for young students and young professionals to connect to their field domain and potential recruiters. Learn more about SMTA!

CALCE (Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering)

The Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) is recognized as a founder and driving force behind the development and implementation of physics-of-failure (PoF) approaches to reliability, as well as a world leader in accelerated testing, electronic parts selection and management, and supply-chain management. CALCE is at the forefront of international standards development for critical electronic systems, having chaired the development of several reliability and part selection standards. CALCE is staffed by over 100 faculty, staff, and students. Learn more about CALCE!