Events

Penang & Silicon Valley Joint Chapter Webinar: Product Reliability

Tue, 21 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Penang & Silicon Valley Joint Chapter Webinar: Product Reliability

Speaker 1: Jean-Paul Clech, EPSI

Speaker 2: Jasbir Bath, Bath Consultancy

Monday, May 20th, 2024 6:00 PM Pacific

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 9:00 AM Malaysia

Virtual Meeting

Members: FREE!

Non-Members $30 USD*

*Currency conversion charges may apply

You will receive an email confirmation and a link to join the event upon registration.

9:00 - 9:30 AM (MYT): Speaker 1 Presentation + Q&A
9:30 - 10:00 AM (MYT): Speaker 2 Presentation + Q&A

OVERVIEW

Presentation 1:

Lead-Free Solder Joint Reliability: Overview and Challenges

Abstract: This talk discusses the current state of affairs for lead-free solder joint reliability in circuit board assemblies. Emphasis is placed on how the reliability of main stream SnAgCu (SAC) solder assemblies was investigated. Remaining gaps in assemblers and designers' toolboxes are also discussed, including challenges brought about by new families of soldering alloys such as high performance or low temperature solders.

Presentation 2:

Assembly Process Role on Product Reliability

Abstract: The presentation will discuss how the assembly process affects product reliability in terms of solder paste volume used, solder alloy composition, reflow process (soak time and temperature, reflow ramp up and cool down rate, peak temperature, time over liquidous), IMC (Intermetallic Compounds) formed and different reliability test procedures used related to industry standards.

SPEAKER INFO

Jean-Paul Clech is the founder of EPSI Inc., a reliability consulting firm in Montclair, New-Jersey. He started his career at AT&T Bell Labs and has over three decades of practical experience in electronic packaging, SMT design, solder joint quality and reliability assurance. He has developed analytical techniques, design-for-reliability rules, material properties and life prediction models which he brings to bear to design robust assemblies and solve real life solder joint problems. He also serves as an expert-witness in patent and product litigations involving electronic packaging issues and solder joint field failures.

Jean-Paul has degrees in materials science and mechanical engineering and has published over sixty papers and book chapters. He has been a member of SMTA for 30+ years and is the recipient of several IPC and SMTA awards.

Jasbir Bath is the Owner of Bath Consultancy LLC, which provides consulting and training services to the Electronics Manufacturing Industry. He was the Corporate Lead Engineer with Solectron Corporation/Flex and a Technical Officer at ITRI (International Tin Research Institute/ Tin Technology) Ltd.

He has been involved with the INEMI Board Assembly Roadmap for over 10 years and is currently the Vice President of Technical Programs for the SMTA Silicon Valley (San Jose) chapter. He is the recipient of the SMTA Excellence in Leadership Award and is the editor of 5 books on lead-free soldering.

He has BS and MS degrees in Materials Science from the University of Manchester in the U.K.

Huntsville Chapter In-Person Technical Event: Reliability Testing of High-Voltage Electronics

Tue, 21 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Huntsville Chapter In-Person Technical Meeting

"Reliability Testing of High-Voltage Electronics"

Speaker: Mr. Adam Klett, Ph.D., Director of Science, KYZEN Corporation

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

3:00 - 5:00 pm Central

Calhoun Community College, Huntsville Campus

102 Wynn Drive NW in the Math, Science and CIS Building (New building facing the Space & Rocket Center)

AGENDA

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Networking & Registration
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – Technical Presentation
4:30 - 4:50 p.m. – Q&A
4:50 - 5:00 p.m. – Meeting Conclusion & Announcements

Snacks and beverages will be served.

EVENT COSTS/REGISTRATION

SMTA Members: FREE!
Non-SMTA Members: $10
Students/Displaced: Free

Students must be registered in advance to receive free admittance. Register using a coupon code to enable free registration. Contact David Raby at draby@stiusa.com to get coupon code.

ABSTRACT

In response to the increasing prevalence of electronics operating at high voltages (> 500 V), ensuring the reliability of these assemblies becomes paramount. Testing methodologies must evolve to accurately assess the performance of such products under elevated voltages. Presently, industry-standard testing, such as the Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) test, involves subjecting boards to a bias voltage for 168 hours. However, the applicability of these testing conditions to higher voltages remains uncertain. This work investigates the growth dynamics of dendrites under varying cleanliness levels and elevated bias voltages with the goal of determining testing standard parameters (e.g., time under test) tailored to high-voltage environments, thereby enhancing the reliability and longevity of electronic assemblies.

SPEAKER INFO

Mr. Adam Klett, Ph.D.

Director of Science

KYZEN Corporation

Adam Klett is the Director of Science at KYZEN Corporation utilizing his years of experience in the aerospace and electronics manufacturing industry to drive innovation in cleaning technologies.

Adam received both his Bachelor and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University where his studies focused on fluid-phase equilibria and polymer thermodynamics. During that time, he authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, a textbook chapter, and a patent. Since then, he has authored, presented, and chaired at various technical events related to SMT.

Prior to his role at KYZEN Corporation, Adam was an engineer in the Materials and Processes Lab in the Specialty Engineering Department at L3Harris Technologies where he supported space, maritime, and avionics programs with material characterization and selection, process development, and failure analysis.

Currently, Adam sits on the SMTA Global Board of Directors actively contributing strategic insights and expertise to guide the organization’s growth, ensure operational excellence, and drive innovation in the dynamic field of electronics manufacturing.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Ontario Chapter Technical Webinar: Photonic Reflow Fundamentals and Best Use Cases

Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Ontario Chapter Technical Webinar

"Photonic Reflow Fundamentals and Best Use Cases"

Speaker: Ara Parsekian, PulseForge

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern

Virtual Meeting

Members/Students: FREE!

Non-Members $25 USD*

*Currency conversion charges may apply

You will receive an email confirmation and a link to join the event upon registration.

12:00-12:45 PM: Speaker Presentation
12:45 - 1:00 PM: Q&A

Technical Presentation:

Photonic reflow is a rapid, selective, and non-contact thermal process for SMT applications. It uses high-intensity white light to applied over a large area, with typical cycle times in the range of several seconds. While it offers many unique advantages, photonic reflow is not a direct substitute for convection oven processing. Rather, it operates according to its own unique set of process parameters, and lends itself most readily to situations where thermal budget is critical.

This talk discusses several case studies which illustrate the fundamental characteristics and advantages of photonic soldering. First, direct soldering of temperature-sensitive components is used to introduce the non-equilibrium nature of photonic reflow. Second, assembly on low-temperature PET film with standard SAC305 alloy is presented to further illustrate the low thermal impact inherent to the processing approach. Finally, attachment of bottom-terminated components is discussed, with emphasis on the quality and reliability of photonically reflowed solder junctions. These results constitute a cohesive overview of where photonic thermal processing is most practical, and what opportunities for electronics manufacturing it creates.

Speaker Bio:

Ara Parsekian is a Senior Applications Engineer at PulseForge and serves as technical lead for soldering and related attachment processes.

Ara is a scientist and experimentalist by training. In his current role, he develops and validates photonic processes for particularly challenging materials and novel products. In the SMT space, his research has considered low-temperature circuit assembly, reliability topics, and flip chip attachment. Ara has also developed processes at PulseForge for nanoparticle sintering, chemical conversion, curing, and drying.

Ara was among the founding cohort of technical staff at PulseForge in 2021, and a former member of its parent company, NovaCentrix, since 2018. Ara holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, with an academic background in fluid mechanics, wetting, and novel manufacturing methods for printed devices.

San Diego Chapter In-Person Event: See More with 3D X-ray – Laminography in Electronics

Wed, 22 May 2024 21:30:00 GMT

San Diego Chapter In-Person Technical Meeting & Tour

"See More with 3D X-ray – Laminography in Electronics"

Speaker: David Kruidhof, Comet Yxlon

Wednesday, May 22, 2025

5:30 - 7:30 pm Pacific

Sage Analytical Lab

AGENDA

5:30 pm - Pizza Mixer
6:00 pm - Introductions
6:10 pm - Presentation
6:50 pm - Q&A,
7:00 pm - Sage Analytical Lab Tour

PRICING:

Pre-Registration:

SMTA Members: $5
Non-SMTA Members: $10
Students: Free Student Non-Members: Please email Vitorio Lorenzini vito@electrolioninc.com for a promo code for FREE registration

Registration at the Door:

SMTA Members: $10
Non-SMTA Members: $20
Students: Members $5 / Non-Members $10

ABSTRACT

Driven by smart phones, high-performance computers, and artificial intelligence the global demand for dependable, high-end computing power is constantly rising. The industry is also facing demands for miniaturization, which creates the need for ever-smaller defect recognition to maintain reliability at the point of use.

Two-dimensional X-ray inspection has been adopted by nearly every electronic assembly house to catch soldering defects under bottom-terminated components (BTC) such as voiding under QFNs, bridged and missing interconnects under BGAs, and barrel fill, to name a few. However, 2D inspection has its limitations due to it showing everything in the X-ray beams path at once while losing some critical information, such as depth. As assemblies have gotten more complex with more and more modules being stacked vertically or sandwiched together, 2D imaging results have become harder to get actionable results from.

3D inspection was historically adopted only by the higher end research and development labs. Only in such an environment could the finances and time be afforded to inspect more thoroughly for defects and find their root causes. In many cases, engineers would submit their requests to the X-ray lab and wait hours, if not days, to get results for a basic CT scan.

One of the key advantages of X-ray laminography is its ability to produce 3D volumes of internal structures, which allows engineers and technicians to identify defects or irregularities that may be present. Additionally, X-ray laminography is much faster than traditional 3D CT imaging techniques, which makes it an ideal tool for both R&D and production environments.

Over the years, the speed and resolution of X-ray laminography have improved significantly, while the costs associated with the technology have decreased. This has made the tool more readily accessible than ever before, allowing more companies to take advantage of its benefits. 3D volumes can be rendered in a few minutes with actionable results on systems that won’t break the bank and with much smaller footprints than before.

This presentation will give an overview on how X-ray and laminography inspection can provide value-added data and information within minutes instead of hours.

SPEAKER INFO

David Kruidhof
Technical Sales Manager – West
Comet Yxlon
Vista, CA

David Kruidhof is the Technical Sales Manager - West at Comet Yxlon, who provides X-ray, laminography, and CT inspection solutions for R&D labs and production environments, especially for electronic assembly and semiconductor manufacturers, to enhance their productivity. In his role at Comet Yxlon, David is responsible for technical sales support, business development, and application solutions.

David earned His bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, San Diego which led him into a technical sales role within the electronics manufacturing industry where he has been serving for the last 12 years.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Europe Chapter Webinar: Corrosion in Power Electronics

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Who? Freddy Gilbert, ZESTRON Europe

When? Tuesday, 28 May @ 3:00PM (British Summer Time) / 10:00AM (US Eastern)

Cost? SMTA Members | FREE Non-Members | $25 USD

*This webinar will be one hour in length

Pre-registration required. You will receive an email confirmation and a link to join the event upon registration.
Questions?? Email SMTA Headquarters

Overview:

Failures induced by corrosion mechanisms, such as electrochemical migration (ECM), pose a growing challenge for power electronics manufacturers.

In this webinar, Freddy Gilbert will highlight the failure mechanisms in power electronics, how they manifest in practice, and the strategies to prevent and address them:

- Causes of failures in power electronics and the influence of materials and humidity
- Practical insights: Examination of specific case studies
- Remedial measures: Strategies to mitigate electrochemical migration (ECM) and anodic migration phenomenon (AMP)

About the Presenter:

Freddy Gilbert studied Material Sciences and Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering of the University of Montpellier and the Technical University of Berlin. He currently works as Senior Technology Analyst in the Reliability & Surfaces team of ZESTRON. He organizes and conducts Technology Coachings and Analyses with the focus on reliability of electronics against humidity-related failure mechanisms and contamination-induced failures.

SMTA Technical Webinar: The Impact of Ultra HDI Fabrication Technology on PCB Assembly

Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT

SMTA Technical Webinar
"The Impact of Ultra HDI Fabrication Technology on PCB Assembly: What to Expect and How to Prepare"

Speaker: Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering
Thursday, May 30, 2024
11:00 am -12:00 pm CDT

Cost: Members FREE!! / Non-Members $25

Pre-registration required. Only registered attendees will receive the link to participate.

Overview:

The Impact of Ultra HDI Fabrication Technology on PCB Assembly: What to Expect and How to Prepare

The migration of circuitry to Ultra HDI brings many benefits in terms of miniaturization. The fabrication technology is undergoing a step-function change in densities – and therefore functionalities – that will enable an entire new generation of electronics for defense, healthcare, transportation and communications.

The fact that a printed circuit board can be fabricated does not necessarily indicate that it can also be assembled. For high-performance products, very little reliability data exists for high reliability UHDI assemblies.

The newly released SMTA Ultra HDI Assembly Test Board brings special attention in terms of validating new processes needed with this miniaturization and testing the reliability of their outputs.

This presentation will review:
• Basic SMT Process Overview
• Impacts of miniaturization on SMT systems
• New assembly tests on the UHDI Assembly Test Board
• Vision for the future – UHDI Stackups
• Summary – Pros and Cons of UHDI in SMT

Presenter:

Chrys Shea is the President of Shea Engineering Services, a consulting firm that produces technical studies and communications tools for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Chrys is an SMTA “Member of Technical Distinction,” an SMTA “Distinguished Speaker” and four-time winner of the SMTAI “Rich Frieberger Best of Conference” award for her research on solder paste printing. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering.

Chrys’ background is in SMT process engineering. She held various production engineering, new product introduction, research and management positions before launching her own business and is celebrating 15 years as an independent technologist

Upper Midwest Event: District Energy and Landmark Tour Downtown St. Paul

Mon, 3 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Upper Midwest Event: District Energy and Landmark Tour Downtown St. Paul

Monday, June 3, 2024

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

District Energy Center & Landmark Center

Cost: Members $20 / Non-Members $30 (Must be 18+)

Overview:

Tour 1:
District Energy
75 West 5th Street, St. Paul MN 55102
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

A tour of the District Energy St. Paul plant outlining the history of the system and the benefits of district energy models. The tour will explore the technology of the system and offer an inside look into how the plant operates and serves the Saint Paul community with reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Tour 2:
Landmark Center
76 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, MN 55102
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Landmark Center is a short 3 minute walk from District Energy. Landmark building tours highlight the incredible architecture found in the building, the many different government and arts agencies that have called Landmark home, and touch on the gangster history of St. Paul and the role this building played during that time

Please note: For safety reasons, we request that attendees wear flat-soled, closed-toed shoes. Additionally, some areas of the event space may require navigating stairs, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Upper Midwest Expo & Tech Forum

Tue, 4 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?
O ur expos provide a great platform to bring professionals within the industry together and provide attendees with exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, our local expos provide an opportunity to educate local engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Who You Will Meet
Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, Product Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Managers, Owners, Directors, and Buyers

Registration

Register as an expo attendee, exhibitor, and sponsor by clicking the green "Register" button at the top of this page. You will be re-directed to a registration form. From there, please select your attendee type and complete the necessary steps. Experiencing troubles? Email expos@smta.org for help!

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

BEWARE OF SCAMS:
SMTA never sells attendee or member data. All official emails will come from '@smta.org' address.

AGE NOTICE
SMTA hosted events are strictly 18+ unless expressly approved by the designated SMTA event manager.

PAYMENTS:
All payments must be paid in full prior to event date. A purchase order is not an accepted form of payment. If you are paying by check or wire transfer, please note that the payment must be postmarked by the corresponding deadline.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Prices listed for exhibitor booths and electricity are in USD. Additional discounts are not permitted. Exhibitor cancellations must be submitted in writing to expos@smta.org no later than 14 days prior to the event. Refunds will be issued prior to 14 days of the event minus a $100.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit all fees unless registration is transferred to a different SMTA event of an equal cost within the same calendar year. SMTA is not responsible for no-shows, travel delays, sicknesses, or other extraordinary circumstances. SMTA reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason. In this situation, full refunds will be issued.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

SMTA at GfKORR | Korrosionum - Basics for Electronics

Tue, 4 Jun 2024 13:45:00 GMT

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Program

Korrosionum - Basics for Electronics

View the full event flyer featuring key event information here!

The German Society for Corrosion Protection (GfKORR e.V.) has set itself the aim of minimising the occurrence of corrosion damage in Germany through education. For this purpose, Korrosionum events are held annually and this one focusses on minimising corrosion and corrosion damage to electronic assemblies. Drawing on a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge the subject presented have been collected specifically for electronic assembly manufacturers.

The aim of this Korrosionum is to inform attendees about corrosion problems that may be encountered and to provide guidance on how to solve them.

Registration

Registration deadline: 27 May 2024

Please register using the green "register" button above. Following receipt of the registration, a confirmation and the invoice on the amount due will be sent to the course participant.

Registered participants can cancel in writing free of charge no later than 27 May 2024. After this date 80% of the participation fee will be charged. In case of absence or cancellation of participation, the full participation fee is to be paid. A replacement of a participant is always possible.

Registration fees include the presentation slides

Members of GfKORR	680.- €
Non-Members	720.- €
Pensioners	200.- €
Students	80.- €

Event Organizers:

Upper Midwest Chapter Expo After Party: St. Paul Saints vs Syracuse Mets

Tue, 4 Jun 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Upper Midwest SMTA Expo After Party @ the St.Paul Saints Game
St .Paul Saints vs. Syracuse Mets

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
First Pitch 7:07 PM CDT
CHS Field - St. Paul
Cost: Members $20/ Non-Members $30

Come join us for the Upper Midwest SMTA Expo after-party as we cheer on the St. Paul Saints when they take on the Syracuse Mets. Limited tickets available for SMTA group seating! Once sold out general seating will be available. Pre-registration required. Tickets will be dispersed the day of the game at the EXPO or the Happy Hour.

Questions??? Contact Steve Block @ steve.block@gotopac.com

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 6 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Local?

By exhibiting at a local SMTA expo, you are aligning your company with the same values of providing high-level technical expertise that SMTA represents. Your potential clients respect knowledge and technical information. Attendees are not looking for just a product or a service, they want help to solve manufacturing and process issues from knowledgeable and trusted experts.

Our expos provide a great platform to bring professionals within the industry together and provide attendees with exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, our local expos provide an opportunity to educate local engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Attendees You Will Meet
Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, Product Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Managers, Owners, Directors, and Buyers.

Registration

Please click the Green Register Button below, if you are not an SMTA Member, just click "Continue as a Guest" and fill out the information required

Attendee Pricing

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Exhibitor Information: Queretaro Expo Exhibitor Information - SMTA

San Diego Chapter In-Person Event: IPC J-STD-001 Compliant Solder Pattern Calculations for DFA

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:30:00 GMT

San Diego Chapter In-Person Event

"IPC J-STD-001 Compliant Solder Pattern Calculations for DFA"

Speaker: Tom Hausherr, CEO, PCB Libraries, Inc

Monday, June 10, 2024

5:30 - 7:30 pm Pacific

MiraCosta College -Technology Career Institute

Cost:
Pre-registration online:
Members:
Professional: $5
Students: $0
Non-members:
Professional: $10
Students: $5 Student Non-Members: Please email Vitorio Lorenzini vito@electrolioninc.com for a promo code for discounted registration

Registration at the door:
Members:
Professional: $10
Students: $5
Non-members:
Professional: $20
Students: $10

Agenda:

5:30 PM - Pizza and Salad Mixer
6:00PM - Introductions
6:10PM - Tom Hausherr Speaking
6:55PM - Q&A
7:10PM - Tour of MiraCosta College Technology Career Institute - Craft Brewing Technician (BrewTech) Training Facility
7:30 PM - Adjourn

Technical Presentation:

We will be exploring a software program that automates the creation of solder patterns for the assembly process, interfaces to 25 CAD tools and produces realistic high quality 3D STEP models. Many contract assembly shops need a solution for poor quality solder patterns from their customers. A software demonstration will show how the calculator creates IPC compliant solder patterns that have been proven to work.

Speaker Bio:

Tom Hausherr is celebrating his 50th year in the PCB design industry. Starting as a PCB hand taper from 1974 to 1981 and CAD PCB design from 1982 through today. Tom joined the IPC 1-13 Land Pattern Committee in 1999. Tom met Jeff Mellquist at Wind River and developed the first IPC Land Pattern calculator called LandCalc using an Excel spreadsheet. In 2003 Tom and Jeff collaborated with IPC to create the first software land pattern calculator called LP Wizard. PCB Libraries, Inc. started offering LP Wizard to the global PCB design industry from 2004 to 2009 when Mentor Graphics acquired PCB Libraries. Tom and Jeff worked for Mentor Graphics for 2 years. In 2011 Tom and Jeff agreed to write an advanced software tool called Library Expert which was released in 2012 and started PCB Libraries, Inc. again. Tom and Jeff introduced Library Expert at the Del Mar Electronics Show in May 2012. In 2019 Tom and Jeff collaborated on an even better version of the IPC calculator called Footprint Expert which was released in 2021. In 2023 the IPC-7352 mathematical model and pad stack naming convention was added to Footprint Expert and that brings us up to date.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

SMTA at the SMTconnect

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Come See SMTA in stand #4A-140 at the SMTconnect!

About the SMTconnect:
The SMTconnect is one of the leading international exhibitions for the microelectronics community. The event connects people and technologies from the fields of development, manufacturing, service and application of microelectronic assemblies and systems in an inspiring working atmosphere. Numerous key players in the electronics industry as well as highly qualified trade visitors make extensive use of the opportunity for intensive networking close to the product, to detect trends and to further educate themselves. All with the goal of developing optimal solutions and advancing electronics production.

Click here for more information about the SMTconnect

7th Annual Ohio Valley Chapter Member Appreciation Golf Outing

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT

The Ohio Valley SMTA Chapter is pleased to invite you to our “7^th Annual Member Appreciation Golf Outing”. Golf format is a four person scramble with team prizes and skill/skins awards.

Raintree Golf & Event Center (address above) is located 4 miles north of Akron/Canton Airport (CAK)
Close proximity to main highway routes: IS-80, US 8, IS-76, IS-77, IS-277 & US 244

Participation: “FREE” for SMTA Members, Sponsors & Sponsors Guests.

Included: Green Fee, Golf Cart, Practice Range, Sleeve of Golf Balls, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.

When registering please indicate your choice for dinner on the registration form:

Prime Rib Dinner
Glazed Salmon Dinner
Vegan - Eggplant Parmesan Dinner

“Bring a guest golfer”: Not an SMTA Member, enter their name on the entry form and indicate dinner choice.

Cost: $80.00 payable at the outing

Team awards will follow dinner. Enjoy networking with fellow SMTA members, production equipment manufacturers and vendors in a relaxing, fun atmosphere.

You may organize your own four-some or we will pair you up.
When registering please use the “Pairing Request” field (after listing your company) to enter the names of players you wish to play with.

Registration Deadline May 31, 2024:

Golfers, Click green "Register" button at the top of this page to register

Registration is limited to 144 golfers and will fill quickly so please sign up today!

Not an SMTA Member??? Cost to join is $95.00 a year!

To become a member of SMTA, simply sign up here.

Outing Schedule

Check In: 7:30 AM

Pre-Start Meeting 8:45 AM

Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM

Complimentary Practice Range Open at 8:00 AM

Team Skills/Skins challenge $20.00 per team
Team prizes include low score and low putts

Hotel Recommendation:

Hotel Reservation:

Holiday Inn below and mention Ohio Valley SMTA Golf Outing Rooms
Holiday Inn Express Akron-South Call to make reservation. Must be made by May 20^th
898 Arlington Ridge East
  Akron, OH 44312
Phone: 330-644-5600
Room rate: Queen - $115.00 plus tax – King - $115.00 plus tax – Includes free breakfast & WIFI
   Closest Airport: Akron/Canton (CAK) Airport (Approximately 8 Miles from hotel.)

Please join our SMTA staff ”Meet and Greet” at the hotel Breakfast Room June 10^th, 7:30 PM

Golf Outing Sponsorship

Sponsorship Holes are available at $250.00 per hole.

$250 Sponsorship Donations Include:

- Sponsor Logo Sign (2 colors)

- Greens Fee, Golf Cart, Practice Range, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for TWO Company Employees or Guests

- Additional Players: $80

“Optional Sponsor Donations Available”

- Social Night Before Outing:  $300.00
- Outing Beer Cart Sponsor:   $500.00
- Breakfast                               $500.00
- Lunch      $500.00
- Dinner                                    $500.00

New sponsors please email your High-resolution logo to: Ernie Woyma - emjkw23@sbcglobal.net

Questions, please contact Ernie at 440-725-3061. Current sponsors with a logo change, send the new logo to Ernie Woyma.

Sponsor Registration Deadline is May 24^th

Sponsors Register Here!

Questions regarding the outing?

or Ernie Woyma Cell: 440-725-3061

A fun, free day of Golf & Dinner!

The Outing is a Courtesy of your SMTA Ohio Valley Chapter and your Production Equipment and Product Suppliers.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Ontario Expo & Tech Forum

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?
Our expos provide a great platform to bring professionals within the industry together and provide attendees with exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, our local expos provide an opportunity to educate local engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Who You Will Meet
Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, Product Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Managers, Owners, Directors, and Buyers

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Sponsors

SMTA Webinar: Translating the Technology, a “Cross-Over” Event - Ultra HDI

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT

SMTA Technical Webinar | Translating the Technology

Ultra HDI Panel Discussion followed by
UHDI Community of Interest Discussion and Networking

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
Open Discussion & Networking: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT
Virtual Meeting – Join as you can
Cost: FREE!! Pre-registration required

A Cross-Over Event!

Just as a TV series cross-over event brings together characters from different shows to create unique storylines, this SMTA “Cross-Over” event brings together perspective from design, fabrication and assembly to tackle topics that impact the full process.

Overview

This interactive panel discussion will provide perspectives from PCB Design, PCB fabrication and PCB assembly with a focus on ultra high density interconnect technology. (UHDI) Humorous faux pas, lessons learned and success stories will be shared as this expert panel fields questions and imparts wisdom. Open discussion to share and collaborate on Ultra HDI advances to follow.

Panelists

Dave Neville
Infinity Robotics (Moderator)

Steph Chavez
Siemens Industry Software

Paul Cooke
Ventec

John Johnson
ASC

Registration Details

Pre-registration is required. Only registered attendees will receive the link to participate.

Wisconsin Chapter Social Event: The Milwaukee Brewers Take On the Blue Jays

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin Chapter Social Event:

The Milwaukee Brewers Take On the Blue Jays

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 1:00 PM CDT

American Family Field, Brew Room (Suite)

We are excited to be taking over the Brew Room (Suite) inside of American Family Park to see the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Blue Jays! The ticket price of $40 Members/ $50 Non-Members includes: 2 drinks and a 2 hour buffet and an afternoon of baseball in a suite. The private Brew Room suite will allow for SMTA networking as we enjoy the day watching baseball. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food and baseball.

We do have a maximum of 50 people for this event. Sign up today, spots will go fast!

Questions??? Contact: Jana Kieckhafer (262)-305-0568

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Space Coast Event: Maximizing Automation Efficiency: Are You Making the Most of Your Investment?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Space Coast Chapter In-Person Technical Meeting:

“Automation: Squeezing Labor Hours Out of Your Total Production Cost - Oh! You Say You Are Automating - There’s a Good Chance You’re Not Doing All You Can!”

Speaker: Tom Borkes, The Jefferson Project

Thursday, June 13, 2024

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern

Mack Technologies Florida, Inc.

Agenda:

11:00 AM Sign In
11:30 AM Lunch
11:45 AM Presentation Starts
1:00 PM Presentation Ends

Cost:

Members $15

Non-Members $20

Students $10

Officers $10

Pre-Registration required. Limited seats available!

Overview:

From printing solder paste to component placement to in-circuit test, automation has been an intrinsic tool in SMT assembly for volume circuit board production. Global competition has exasperated the need to exploit the available automation, using it as a counterweight to low labor rate competition, effectively squeezing the controllable labor cost element out of the total product assembly cost. Introducing new tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) are also discussed.

This paper makes the case that it’s easy to say “we automate” but, truth be told, few of the companies where we are employed really do. Examples are given to demonstrate this fact and quantitative analyses are provided as proof. Return-on-investment calculations are done to validate the value of the proposed automation or the elimination of non-value added processes - a prime target is in-circuit test.

Finally, the presentation recognizes that, ironically, the higher level of automation your company can attained, the fewer production personnel are required - that’s the point, isn't it. . However, those that are left are required to have much higher engineering skill levels.

Speaker Info:

Tom Borkes has a B.S. in Engineering Science, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, from Hofstra University, and an Associate Degree in Engineering from Nassau Community College. He managed to cram a 4-year engineering degree into 6-years! Tom has had over 35 years of technical, managerial, and teaching experience in electronic product design, assembly, and test. He has worked on technical projects as diverse as the micro-electronic packaging of hybrid circuits to the macro-engineering of a 13-meter diameter parabolic RF antenna.

Tom served as Technical Director on the SMTA Board of Directors for 6 years before many of you were born. In 1994, he established The Jefferson Project, dedicated to developing and maintaining a world-class work force for the domestic electronics industry. The concept is based on principles Tom developed called “Concurrent Education.” Tom is in currently in the process of launching the Jefferson Institute of Technology, a college wrapped around a contract manufacturing business: The Jefferson Electronic Manufacturing Center. The 5-year undergraduate program will lead to a B.S. in Applied Electronic Product Design and Production Sciences.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Leadership and Communication Training Series

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Why Attend?

The training is designed to give new managers and established leaders skills they can apply immediately within their current environment. Professionals who attend this program will gain confidence in leadership, communication, team building and performance evaluation.

Course Objectives - following the Maxwell Leadership training program:

Self-Leadership – leaders can’t give what they don’t have. The first part of the program centers on the most difficult leadership component: self-leadership. In this phase, participants will discover:
- Their communication style
- How their team receives their communication
- Communication dos and don’ts
- Their workplace values
- Their approach to conflict resolution
- The importance of their attitude and mindset

Team Leadership – there’s a lot you’re expected to know once you’ve become the leader. Here participants focus on how to manage and lead their teams. In this phase, participants will discover:
- How to lead effective 1-on-1 and team meetings
- What to ask in a performance review
- What to ask new team members
- How to engage with and appreciate your team
- How to hold your team accountable on their performance objectives
- How to help team members set goals

Organizational Leadership – as the new leader grows their skills, they’ll have greater influence with their leaders and throughout the organization. In this phase, participants will discover:
- The 5 Levels of Leadership
- Strategies to level up their leadership
- How to lead their boss

About the Instructor

Brian Stroh is a Maxwell Certified Leadership Team speaker, coach and trainer, and a DISC personality consultant. He provides customized leadership development that's fun and relevant so organizations can grow their teams and attract new people. Brian lives in Sioux Falls, SD with his wife Tarina and their four children.

Other details:

Online Cohort of 10-15 participants
8 one-hour online sessions with optional opportunity for a DISC assessment and 30 minute individual review.
- Sessions are scheduled for 8 consecutive Tuesdays at 10am central
  June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6
$199 members / $299 non-members per participant and additional $50 for DISC assessment

Interested?

Contact Tara Dunn:

tara@smta.org

+1 507-491-6667

Oregon Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Symposium on Counterfeit Parts & Materials - United States

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

CONFERENCE & EXPO INFORMATION

SMTA and CALCE University of Maryland are pleased to announce the 2024 Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials!

The symposium will continue to provide relevant information to the professionals that can solve problems today while planning for a different business and technology environment in the future. Changes in the electronic supply chain had been fast and furious in the last decades, and its impact on companies' practices is still evolving. We have also experienced disruptions from man-made and natural causes and possibilities of major international trade relations changes.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from and share your insights with experts from government, industry and academia who are addressing the counterfeit problem.

Wisconsin Chapter In-Person Technical Meeting: Manufacturing by Design is the new DFM

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin Chapter In-Person Technical Meeting

"Manufacturing by Design is the New DFM"

Speaker: Dale Lee, Plexus

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

Milwaukee Tool Brookfield Campus

Cost: Member $20 / Non-Member $30

SPEAKER BIO:

Dale Lee is a Principal DFX Engineer with Plexus Corporation primarily involved with printed board/printed board assembly DFX analysis, root cause failure analysis and definition/correlation of design, process and tooling impacts on assembly processes and manufacturing yields including impacts of new technologies.

Dale has been involved in PTH/surface mount design, package & process development and production for thirty plus years in various technical and managerial positions. Activities have included research, development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and interconnect techniques, component package design and development, PCB & PCBA design support, DFM/DFX analysis of flex, rigid-flex & rigid PCB/PCBA’s including supply chain, process qualification and new process introduction for domestic and foreign low, medium and high volume production applications for consumer products, industrial, aerospace, defense and medical devices.

Dale has authored multiple technical articles and papers and is a frequent instructor/presenter globally on topics including PCB and SMT design, assembly, cleaning, and DFM/DFX. He is a past recipient of the Surface Mount Technology Association’s “Excellence in Leadership” award and IPC’s “President’s Award”. He has been or is very involved with multiple industry associations, industry standards development, and symposium/conference technical development committees.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Europe Chapter Webinar: “Back-to-Basics” SMT Assembly

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Who? Charles Cawthorne, MBDA (UK)

When? Wednesday, 03 July @ 3:00PM (British Summer Time) / 10:00AM (US Eastern)

Cost? SMTA Members | FREE Non-Members | $25 USD

*This webinar will be one hour in length

Pre-registration required. You will receive an email confirmation and a link to join the event upon registration.
Questions?? Email SMTA Headquarters

Overview:

Beginners Guide to Surface Mount Assembly

Since its advent in the early 1980s, the use of surface mount components and assembly methods have become a fundamental part of electronics circuit card manufacture in both the commercial and high reliability sectors. But what is surface mount and how are surface mount circuit boards actually produced in practice?

This webinar provides an elementary guide to the background relating to surface mount technology and the manufacturing steps that are involved in the production of these types of assemblies.

This webinar is aimed at providing a basic introduction to terminology and manufacturing for those who are new to the industry and also those who deal with and support manufacturing indirectly (i.e. purchasing, designers, account managers, sales staff etc.)

Topics will include: -
* An overview of Surface Mount technology - what is it?
* Basic guide to terminology
* Surface Mount Component Types
* Component Preparation & Handling
* How Circuit Card Assemblies are made - Manual Assembly
* How Circuit Card Assemblies are made - Automated Assembly Methods including Solder Application, Component Placement and Solder Reflow Methods
* Inspection Methods for Surface Mount Boards

Speaker Bio:

Charles graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, followed by a PhD from Imperial College (London). His PhD, which was surface science based looking at the impact of brass formation in catalysts used for large scale methanol production, earnt the Institute of Energy RH Gummer Award in 1985.

Charles has been working for MBDA since 1984. For the first 15 years, he was involved in the design, manufacture and test of complex thick film chip and wire hybrids and the development of a process to manufacture thick film copper substrates.

In 1999, Charles became involved in the production of PCAs, leading to his appointment of Company Technical Expert for Circuit Card Assembly Manufacture in October 2005.

Charles was invited to join the technical committee of SMART Group in late 2010 and has presented at a number of conferences, seminars and webinars on various topics relating to Electronics Manufacturing.

SMT Processes Certification Course - Sun Prairie, WI (Pro-Active Engineering)

Mon, 8 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Location

Pro-Active Engineering
715 Progress Way
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
United States

Registration Fees (pricing in USD)

In-House Certification

Member: $1000
Non-Member: $1200
Includes test and study guide with workshop. Please note- your study guide will be given to you on the first day of the course.

Hotel Recommendations:

Quality Inn & Suites
105 Business Park Drive, Sun Prairie, WI

Hilton Garden Inn
1220 South Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI

Schedule

Monday, July 8 - Course (8:30am-5:00pm)
Tuesday, July 9 - ½ day of course + exam (8:30am-5:00pm)
Wednesday, July 10 - All day exam (8:30am-5:00pm)

Instruction: English
Test: English
Instructor: Jim Hall, ITM Consulting

Each SMTA Certification program is a three-day offering consisting of a 1.5-day refresher workshop on topics in SMT Processes. The program concludes on days two and three with an open and closed book examination. This is not an entry-level program. Basic algebra will be used in the workshop and examination. This challenging examination requires both written answers and calculations with the intent to enable the attendee to establish competitive credentials as "Certified" by the SMTA in SMT Processes.

Why You Should Participate
Technologies change at the speed of light, and competition and expectations are forever increasing. This comprehensive program will provide the course, study materials and examination allowing you to be recognized as an SMTA Certified Process.

- Enhance your stature in our industry
- Increase marketing value for your company
- Obtain proof of your knowledge and experience

The SMTA Certification program is unique, as it recognizes and certifies the entire SMT assembly process at an engineering level. The title earned by Certified SMT Process Engineers is CSMTPE.

Who Should Attend
SMTA Certification is intended for manufacturing and process engineers. Additionally, production, design, test and quality engineering personnel, as well as SMT assembly managers who want to confirm their current competence at a fundamental level of overall process technology should also consider participating.

Individual Benefits
- Demonstrate and acquire proof of your knowledge, experience and competency.
- Learn from face-to-face instruction by industry-recognized leaders and "top-tier" SMTA instructors.
- Receive recognition in SMTA publications and at a yearly Recognition Ceremony.
Initiate opportunity for possible career advancement and benefits at performance reviews.
- Opportunity for experienced practitioners to take a step back and comprehensively overview the entire assembly process (with no interruptions).

Employer and Industry Benefits
- Encourages companies to stay competitive by ensuring highly qualified personnel.
- Increases marketability by employing SMTA Certified Engineers.
- Provides a means to assess the qualifications of engineers hired.

Discounted rates offered thanks to our sponsor Pro-Active Engineering!

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Heartland Chapter Technical Webinar: SMTA Reliability Virtual STAR Forum

Mon, 8 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Heartland Chapter Technical Webinar

"SMTA High Reliability: Virtual STAR Forum"

Speakers: TBD

Monday, July 8, 2024

1:00 – 5:00 CDT

Virtual Meeting

Members/Students: FREE!

Non-Members $30 USD

You will receive an email confirmation and a link to join the event upon registration.

Event Agenda:

TBD

Technical Presentations:

Get ready for the highly anticipated part two of the SMTA High Reliability: STAR Forum, now happening virtually! Following the incredible success of our May event, we're excited to bring you another round of insightful discussions and expert insights into High Reliability manufacturing. Join us on July 8th for an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge practices in design, manufacturing, testing, and assembly for extreme environments. Discover how High Reliability technology is shaping the future of customer projects and pushing manufacturing boundaries. Don't miss out on this essential virtual gathering!

Speakers:

TBD

Leadership and Communication Training Series

Thu, 8 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Why Attend?

Course Objectives - following the Maxwell Leadership training program:

Self-Leadership – leaders can’t give what they don’t have. The first part of the program centers on the most difficult leadership component: self-leadership. In this phase, participants will discover:
- Their communication style
- How their team receives their communication
- Communication dos and don’ts
- Their workplace values
- Their approach to conflict resolution
- The importance of their attitude and mindset

Team Leadership – there’s a lot you’re expected to know once you’ve become the leader. Here participants focus on how to manage and lead their teams. In this phase, participants will discover:
- How to lead effective 1-on-1 and team meetings
- What to ask in a performance review
- What to ask new team members
- How to engage with and appreciate your team
- How to hold your team accountable on their performance objectives
- How to help team members set goals

Organizational Leadership – as the new leader grows their skills, they’ll have greater influence with their leaders and throughout the organization. In this phase, participants will discover:
- The 5 Levels of Leadership
- Strategies to level up their leadership
- How to lead their boss

About the Instructor

Other details:

Online Cohort of 10-15 participants
8 one-hour online sessions with optional opportunity for a DISC assessment and 30 minute individual review.
- Sessions are scheduled for 8 consecutive Thursdays at 11am central:
  August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5, September 12, September 19, and September 26
$199 members / $299 non-members per participant and additional $50 for DISC assessment

Interested?

Contact Tara Dunn:

tara@smta.org

+1 507-491-6667

SMT Processes Certification Course- Chihuahua

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Location:

Sheraton Chihuahua Soberano
BARRANCA DEL COBRE 3211
Chihuahua, Chihuahua
Mexico

Registration Fees (pricing in USD)

Standard Certification

Member: $1300
Non-Member: $1500
Includes test and study guide with workshop

Schedule:

August 13 - Course (8:30am-5:00pm)
August 14 - ½ day of course + exam (8:30am-5:00pm)
August 15 - All day exam (8:30am-5:00pm)

Instruction: English/Spanish
Test: Spanish
Instructor: Ivan Castellanos, Indium Corporation

Each SMTA Certification program is a three-day offering consisting of a 1.5-day refresher workshop on topics in SMT Processes or Six Sigma Green Belt. The program concludes on days two and three with an open and closed book examination. This is not an entry-level program. Basic algebra will be used in the workshop and examination. This challenging examination requires both written answers and calculations with the intent to enable the attendee to establish competitive credentials as "Certified" by the SMTA in SMT Processes.

Why You Should Participate
Technologies change at the speed of light, and competition and expectations are forever increasing. This comprehensive program will provide the course, study materials and examination allowing you to be recognized as an SMTA Certified Process.

- Enhance your stature in our industry
- Increase marketing value for your company
- Obtain proof of your knowledge and experience

The SMTA Certification program is unique, as it recognizes and certifies the entire SMT assembly process at an engineering level. The title earned by Certified SMT Process Engineers is CSMTPE.

Who Should Attend
SMTA Certification is intended for manufacturing and process engineers. Additionally, production, design, test and quality engineering personnel, as well as SMT assembly managers who want to confirm their current competence at a fundamental level of overall process technology should also consider participating.

Individual Benefits
- Demonstrate and acquire proof of your knowledge, experience and competency.
- Learn from face-to-face instruction by industry-recognized leaders and "top-tier" SMTA instructors.
- Receive recognition in SMTA publications and at a yearly Recognition Ceremony.
Initiate opportunity for possible career advancement and benefits at performance reviews.
- Opportunity for experienced practitioners to take a step back and comprehensively overview the entire assembly process (with no interruptions).

Employer and Industry Benefits
- Encourages companies to stay competitive by ensuring highly qualified personnel.
- Increases marketability by employing SMTA Certified Engineers.
- Provides a means to assess the qualifications of engineers hired.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?

Our local expos provide a great platform to bring professionals within the industry together and provide attendees with exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, our local expos provide an opportunity to educate local engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Registration

More information coming soon...

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Long Island Expo & Tech Forum

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Upper Midwest Chapter: 33rd Annual Golf Tournament

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT

SMTA Upper Midwest Chapter 33rd Annual Golf Tournament

When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 11:00AM

Location: The Wilds Golf Club

3151 Wilds Ridge

Prior Lake, MN 55372

(952) 445-3500

Shotgun Start: 11:00AM. Please arrive by 9:30AM for check-in. Practice range with warm-up balls will be available. Lunch will not be provided.

Registration: Register by Friday, August 2nd to Erik Stromberg via email at estromberg@e-tronix.com. Include your name, company name, telephone #, and your average score for 18 holes. If you have any questions, phone Erik at (612) 803-2619.

Fees: $80 for 18 holes. This fee includes golf, cart, prizes, and an early dinner. All fees must be received by Friday, August 16th. No-shows will be invoiced. Space is limited so please make your reservations early.

Checks: Payable to SMTA

Send To: Erik Stromberg

E-tronix

6333 Cambridge Street

Suite 201

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Tournament: The tournament will consist of a four-person scramble. We will organize the teams based on your golfing caliber in order to make the teams fair. The number of suppliers and users in the four-some will also be taken into consideration. As most of you know from previous years, the tournament will be played in rain or shine unless it is lightning outside, so plan accordingly to the weather conditions.

Dinner: The SMTA local chapter will be sponsoring an early dinner after the tournament for everyone in the clubhouse / outdoor patio starting at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Sponsorships: $500 Sponsorships for the dinner are available to help offset the costs. Each sponsor will get a sign on the 18th hole and recognition in our announcements and prize listings and results.

Prizes: Each supplier donating a prize will get a sign at the tee box stating their name and what event the prize is awarded for. Prizes will be presented at the dinner at the end of the tournament. All winners must be present to receive their prize. Please direct all prize offerings to Jeff Kennedy at (571) 292-6576.

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Michigan Expo & Tech Forum

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?
Our expos provide a great platform to bring professionals within the industry together and provide attendees with exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, our local expos provide an opportunity to educate local engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Ohio Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

SMT Processes Certification Course - Guadalajara

Mon, 9 Sep 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Location:

This certification will be at the same location of the Guadalajara Expo.

Expo Guadalajara
Av. Mariano Otero #1449, CP
Guadalajara, Jalisco 44550
Mexico

Registration Fees (pricing in USD)

Standard Certification

Member: $1300
Non-Member: $1500
Includes test and study guide with workshop

Hotel Recommendation:

Hampton Inn

Avenida de las Rosas 3030, Colonia Chapalita
Guadalajara Jalisco CP 44500 México

Schedule:

Monday, September 09 - Course (8:30am-5:00pm)
Tuesday, September 10 - ½ day of course + exam (8:30am-5:00pm)
Wednesday, September 11 - All day exam (8:30am-5:00pm)

Instruction: English/Spanish
Test: Spanish
Instructor: Ivan Castellanos, Indium Corporation

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum 2024 is currently sold out for exhibiting, any doubts please email ana@smta.org...

Why Attend?

Our expos provide a great platform to bring professionals within the industry together and provide attendees with exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, our local expos provide an opportunity to educate local engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Who you will meet
Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, Product Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Managers, Owners, Directors, and Buyers!

Registration for expo attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, speaker presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Interested in Exhibiting?

Please contact ana@smta.org if you want to exhibit.

Europe Chapter Webinar: Risk Assessment of Metallic and Non-Metallic Particles and Fibers

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Who? Freddy Gilbert, ZESTRON Europe

When? Tuesday, 17 September @ 3:00PM (British Summer Time) / 11:00AM (US Eastern)

Cost? SMTA Members | FREE Non-Members | $25 USD

*This webinar will be one hour in length

Pre-registration required. You will receive an email confirmation and a link to join the event upon registration.

Questions?? Email SMTA Headquarters

Overview:

Providing a general answer regarding the danger posed by particles to the reliable function of electronic assemblies, particularly in High Voltage (HV) applications, is challenging. Simple particle counting and size measurements only indicate their presence, not necessarily their risk.

In this webinar, Freddy Gilbert will outline typical expectations regarding the behavior of metallic and non-metallic particles, especially in HV applications, and demonstrate a method for meaningful risk assessment:

- Differentiation between metallic and non-metallic particles and their anticipated impacts on electronic assemblies
- Risk assessment through frit voltage analysis
- Practical insights: Review of field cases

About the Presenter:

Utah Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Empire Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

GfKOOR Series | Seminar Application and Utilisation of Protective Coatings for Electronic Assemblies

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

*Please Note: This event is a three part seminar. Attendees may register for all three seminars or choose to register for individual seminars.

Seminar | Application and Utilisation of Protective Coatings for Electronic Assemblies

View the full event flyer featuring key event information here!

15.10.2024	Selection of the Coating Process
16.10.2024	Practice of the Coating Process
17.10.2024	Quality Assurance During the Coating Process

An electronic module is only suitable for a specific purpose if it guarantees safe function for a defined time. A large number of modules are installed in the terminal devices without protective coatings and operate fault-free throughout their entire service life. In an increasing number of cases, the module is used with greater electrical sensitivity or even under difficult conditions. The safe function of an assembly is then only ensured by means of a protective coating.

In the German-speaking area, there is only the GfKORR guideline for the application and properties of a protective coating available. The GfKORR working group "Corrosion protection in electronics and micro engineering" produced this guideline in cooperation of designers, producers, coaters and users of electronic construction groups. The GfKORR – Gesellschaft für Korrosionsschutz e.V. (German Society for Corrosion Protection) is an interdisciplinary association of experts from industry and R&D, aiming at reducing corrosion and consequential damages in all areas of life and technology.

The aim of the seminar, which is divided into three independently bookable training days, is to teach the participants about this guideline and the collected knowledge from the working group, so that a comprehensive and fundamental understanding of coatings and their possible applications for the functionality of electronic assemblies is achieved.

Registration

Registration deadline: 10 October 2024

Please register using the green "register" button above. Following receipt of the registration, a confirmation and the invoice on the amount due will be sent to the course participant.

Members of GfKORR	450,- €
Non-Members	490,- €
Students (Under 30)	90,- €

Following receipt of the registration a confirmation and the invoice on the amount due will be sent to the course participant. Registered participants can cancel in writing free of charge no later than 10 October 2023. After this date 80% of the participation fee will be charged. In case of absence or cancellation of participation, the full participation fee is to be paid. A replacement of a participant is always possible.

No VAT requested according to § 4.22 UStG
The registration fees include the guidelines for the Utilisation and Fabrication of Protective Coatings for Electronic Assemblies.

Event Organizers:

SMTA International Conference & Exposition

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

SMTA International

Conference: October 21 - 24, 2024
Exposition: October 22 - 24, 2024

2024 event details coming soon...

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SMTA International Exhibitor & Sponsors

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

SMTA International Exhibitor

and Sponsorship Registration

More Event Information Here

Be Part of Something BIG

We are excited to announce we will co-locate with The Assembly Show! Thus, bringing together one of the largest audiences of engineering and manufacturing professionals in the Midwest.

Find New Customers, Conduct More Business

Connect with decision makers across advanced design and manufacturing industries. Six shows under one roof means more opportunity to generate leads and reach new customers.

Booth Prices

Booth Size	SMTA Corporate Members	Non-SMTA Corporate Member
10x10	$3,000	$3,800
10x20	$5,600	$7,200
20x20	$10,600	$13,900
20x30	$15,700	$20,300
30x40	$30,500	$38,700
Additional Fees:
Island Booth (+$150)	Corner Booth (+150)

*Prices increase starting April 1, 2024

**Companies that have an active and paid corporate membership within the new membership structure receive additional discounts! Discounts applied upon check-out during the registration process.

SMT Processes Certification Course - Rosemont, Illinois (SMTAI)

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Location

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
United States

Schedule

Tuesday, October 22 - Course (8:30am-5:00pm)
Wednesday, October 23 - ½ day of course + exam (8:30am-5:00pm)
Thursday, October 24 - All day exam (8:30am-5:00pm)

Instruction: English
Test: English
Instructor: Jim Hall, ITM Consulting

Registration Fees (pricing in USD)

Standard Certification

Member: $1300
Non-Member: $1500
Includes test and study guide with workshop

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

SMT Processes Certification Course - Tijuana

Mon, 4 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Location:

More details coming soon!

Registration Fees (pricing in USD)

Standard Certification

Member: $1300
Non-Member: $1500
Includes test and study guide with workshop

Schedule:

November 4 - Course (8:30am-5:00pm)
November 5 - ½ day of course + exam (8:30am-5:00pm)
November 6 - All day exam (8:30am-5:00pm)

Instruction: English/Spanish
Test: Spanish
Instructor: Ivan Castellanos, Indium Corporation

Attendees must be 18+ years of age, unless pre-approved.

LA/OC Expo and Tech Forum

Tue, 5 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Tijuana Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Local?

Registration

More information coming soon...

Attendee Pricing

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Tampa Bay Expo & Tech Forum

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 5 Dec 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Registration

Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch!

Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (Pan Pac)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Registration is not open... please check back in October 2024

Why Pan Pac?

The Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (Pan Pac) strives to build bridges and nurture relationships across all boundaries; oceans and cultures, industries and technologies, companies and individuals. Its location in Hawaii always provides the requisite isolation from day to day distractions necessary to support these goals and enhance personal face to face interactions. Pan Pac continues its mission of building the vision and future directions for the electronics industry!
We look forward to seeing you in Hawaii!

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Pan Pac Provides You The Latest Research On

Advanced Packaging & Processes
Automotive Systems & Hardware
Cleaning Technologies
Heterogeneous Integration
Inspection & Test Techniques

Interposer & Packaging Technology
Materials & Reliability
Nanotechnology Applications
Trends, Roadmaps, and more...

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Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Formatting Advanced Packaging for the AI Era

The development of Advanced Package Technology is undergoing a massive change because Electrical System Architects are directly driving package performance requirements, something which has never happened before. Previously System Architects designed circuits around package limitations because pushing package technologies outside of their “comfort zones” often led to undesirable results.

With the rise in transistor costs and the need to improve power efficiency, Silicon Architects have little choice but to push advanced package technologies well beyond their comfort zones.

The Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium will bring together the semiconductor industry’s most respected authorities to address all aspects of wafer-level, 3D device packaging, advanced manufacturing & test technologies. Addressing wafer-level packaging, 3D, and Advanced Manufacturing & Test technologies, the Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium will be at the forefront of packaging technology evolution. The conference will feature attendees from around the globe in the heart of Silicon Valley to immerse themselves in the latest technology and business trends.

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Conference Website

Dallas Expo & Tech Forum

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?

Who You'll Meet

Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, Product Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Managers, Owners, Directors, and Buyers.

Registration

*Registration is currently NOT open for the 2025 Expo*

Attendees: Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch.

Exhibitors: Looking for registration pricing? View the Interested in Exhibiting webpage for information.

Sponsors: View all sponsorship and advertisement opportunities on the Sponsorship webpage.

BEWARE OF SCAMS:
SMTA never sells attendee or member data. All official emails will come from '@smta.org' address.

AGE NOTICE
SMTA hosted events are strictly 18+ unless expressly approved by the designated SMTA event manager.

PAYMENTS:
All payments must be paid in full prior to event date. A purchase order is not an accepted form of payment. If you are paying by check or wire transfer, please note that the payment must be postmarked by the corresponding deadline.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
SMTA reserves the right to cancel any event due to low attendance. Registration fees will be refunded (less a $75 processing fee) if written notice is postmarked two weeks prior to the event date. Cancellations received within two weeks of event date will not be refunded to cover costs incurred. Please remember that canceling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. Individuals are responsible for canceling their own hotel and travel reservations.

SMTA shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the availability of the Venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the SMTA or its subcontractors. For one or more of such reasons, SMTA shall not be liable for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodation costs, or financial losses.

Houston Expo & Tech Forum

Thu, 3 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Sponsorships

Why Attend?

Who You'll Meet

Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, Product Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Managers, Owners, Directors, and Buyers.

Registration

*Registration is currently NOT open for the 2025 Expo*

Attendees: Registration for attendees is free! Included in each registration is access to the expo, technical presentations, and a complimentary lunch.

Exhibitors: Looking for registration pricing? View the Interested in Exhibitingwebpage for information.

Sponsors: View all sponsorship and advertisement opportunities on the Sponsorship webpage.

BEWARE OF SCAMS:
SMTA never sells attendee or member data. All official emails will come from '@smta.org' address.

AGE NOTICE
SMTA hosted events are strictly 18+ unless expressly approved by the designated SMTA event manager.

PAYMENTS:
All payments must be paid in full prior to event date. A purchase order is not an accepted form of payment. If you are paying by check or wire transfer, please note that the payment must be postmarked by the corresponding deadline.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
SMTA reserves the right to cancel any event due to low attendance. Registration fees will be refunded (less a $75 processing fee) if written notice is postmarked two weeks prior to the event date. Cancellations received within two weeks of event date will not be refunded to cover costs incurred. Please remember that canceling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. Individuals are responsible for canceling their own hotel and travel reservations.

SMTA shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the availability of the Venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the SMTA or its subcontractors. For one or more of such reasons, SMTA shall not be liable for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodation costs, or financial losses.