EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS SOLD OUT

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 

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!

Time: One Hour Meeting - See Timing Below

• 4:00pm PST
• 6:00pm CST
• 7:00pm EST
  

Where: ZOOM - Meeting access information is included in your registration email

This presentation address the most common frustrations women face when seeking to make changes in their life and health; overwhelm and where to begin. This talk is about the inter connectedness of our bodies, how to optimize health and achieve balance. Each pillar builds into the next and with the awareness of how each one affects our physical, emotional and mental health individually, a path to healing will emerge.

 Key Takeaways:

1. Clearly able to identify their primary pain point, the weakest pillar, and cause of overwhelm.
2. Confidently have their personal first step with which to bein their healing journey.
3. With a customized plan of action, tools, and strategies so it's easy and effective to make the changes they have been looking for. 

Meet Brenda Smith

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Brenda provides practical tips and inspires women to take charge of their wellbeing. Her signature talk addresses The 5 Pillars of Health - inspiring women to find balance in their bodies, minds and life. Brenda is a native New Yorker whose love for natural medicine comes from her roots in her Dominican heritage. When she was introduced to acupuncture, it was the seamless next step she was looking for. She received her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2000 and has been in private practice since then. She now speaks at numerous conferences and corporations. Attendees love her blend of medical expertise, humor, and actionable advice.

Wine Down Wednesday Information: https://smta.org/page/wine-down

Would you like to suggest a topic, share a story, or need advice? Email winedown@smta.org

Wine Down Wednesday Organizers:

Elizabeth Benedetto, HP, Inc.
Debbie Carboni, KYZEN Corporation
Priyanka Dobriyal, Intel Corporation
Marie Cole, IBM Systems
Hannah Fowler, Purdue University
Michelle Ogihara, Seika Machinery, Inc.
Tanya Martin, CMP, SMTA
Jessica Molloy, ZESTRON Americas
Karlie Severinson, SMTA
Julie Silk, Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Sherry Stepp, KYZEN Corporation

“Wine Down Wednesdays, sponsored by the SMTA Women's Leadership Program, is held for women and male allies from diverse backgrounds to gather, share knowledge and exchange experiences in order to support women in the industry by providing solutions and guidance.”

SMTA Europe is thrilled to announce the Advanced Manufacturing Conference & Line Tour scheduled for May 9th, 2024. This event will be graciously hosted by Ei Electronics in Shannon, Co Clare. The conference will feature three distinct sessions covering Product Management, Advanced Manufacturing, and Sustainability.

In the Product Management session, Martin Strempel, Business Development Manager Data Analytics at iTAC, and Stefan Petz, Product Manager VEGO Handling System at ASYS, will deliver presentations on the physical management of products in the assembly line and AI-enabled traceability. The second session will focus on Robotic Soldering, with presentations by Nicky Mullen, Process Development Manager at Ei Electronics, and Laser Depaneling, featuring presentations by Patrick Stockbrügger, Product Manager at LPKF Laser & Electronics, and John Dillon, Process Development Engineer at Valeo. The afternoon session will commence with a tour of the host's facility, followed by the final session on Sustainability. Alan Plant, Regional Applications Manager at MacDermid Alpha, and Maurice Dore, PCBA Senior Expert at Valeo, will deliver presentations on this crucial topic.

REGISTRATION

REgister here

This Event is Proudly Hosted By:

If you want to exhibit in SMTA Juarez Expo & Tech Forum please contact: 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 happy hour!

Interested in Exhibiting?

More information for exhibitors coming soon...

please contact ana@smta.org

Conference & Expo information

SMTA Europe is excited to host the 2024 Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference at the Technical University of Denmark in Lungby, Denmark! The conference focuses on building reliable electronics used in power electronics and harsh environments.

Thermal, power and signal integrity requirements can present challenges when on devices that operate within harsh environments. Component integration, paired with a growing complexity of the package architectures, larger form factors and higher interconnection densities increase the risk of in-field failures. Over powering or over heating of a device can have serious consequences including internal package failure, down-stream device errors and second level interconnect solder joint failures. Soldering residues are more problematic, and if not understood, can result in both intermittent and complete device failure.

"Qualifying and Validating your Assembly Process

to the J-STD-001J for Acceptable Levels 
of Flux and Other Process Residues"

Speaker: Dr. Mike Bixenman, Magnalytix, LLC

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

1:00 – 2:30 pm PDT

Virtual Meeting

Members/Students: FREE!

Non-Members $25 USD

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

1:00-2:00 PM: Speaker Presentation
2:00-2:30: Q&A

Technical Presentation:

For many years, manufacturing standards have required manufactured circuit assemblies to meet an ionic cleanliness requirement of 1.56μg of sodium chloride (NaCl) equivalence per square centimeter (cm2) of extracted surface, using Resistivity of Solvent Extract (ROSE) testing per IPC-TM-650, Method 2.3.25. IPC Committees considered this ionic cleanliness requirement obsolete for the following reasons … 

1. The method is dated (developed in the 1970s) 
2. Soldering Materials and process steps have evolved 
3. Miniaturized components are mostly bottom-terminated 
4. Failures are site (component) and process-specific (manual soldering) 
5. No-Clean is a process condition that needs to be included in Section 8 
6. There are multiple process steps and materials used to build the assembly 
7. Cleaning processes require both validation and process control 
8. Testing needs to be representative of production hardware. 

This presentation will address the following questions. 

− What are acceptable levels of flux and other residues? 
− How does Design and Miniaturization complicate this problem? 
− How does selecting Soldering Materials add to or take away from this problem? 
− What Test Methods define acceptable flux levels and other residues? 
− What is the best approach to check cleanliness and qualify a process? 

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Mike Bixenman, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of 
KYZEN Corp. and Magnalytix, LLC, has over 30 years of experience designing electronic 
assembly cleaning materials and process integration. Sharing his research, knowledge, and 
expertise is Mike’s passion, as he is the author and co-author of over 100 technical papers and 
presentations. He believes in the power of collaboration, which is working with others to solve 
problems quickly. An active member of several industry associations, he has chaired and led 
many committees, symposiums, and task groups committed to understanding the cleaning and 
reliability challenges of today’s ever-changing electronics industry. Dr. Bixenman holds four 
earned degrees, including a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). 

Long Island Chapter 30th Anniversary and Membership Appreciation Event

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

5:30 - 8:30 pm Eastern

Top Golf Long Island-Holtsville

Cost: Members - FREE!! Non-Members - $75

As a Long Island Chapter SMTA Member, you won’t want to miss this event! Meet the new Chapter Leadership team. Join us for an evening of fun, good food, drinks, raffles, and great people! This event is FREE for SMTA members as a special thank you for your continued support of the Long Island Chapter.

Register to Golf Register as a Sponsor

Event Agenda:
5:30 pm - Registration begins
6:30pm - 2 Hours of unlimited game play. Food and Beverage will be provided.

Registration Details:

Cost: Members - FREE!! Non-Members - $75

Pre-registration required. Sign up early as registration is limited! 

Register as a golfer by clicking the green "Register" button above. 

Membership Drive:

Interested in becoming an SMTA Member??? 

Join SMTA for only $95 to Play for Free, plus get free access to more events in the year ahead, in addition to the vast online knowledge and networking benefits from SMTA HQ!

Click here for more details and to become a member today.

Sponsorships |  $250

Sponsoring this event gets your company's high resolution logo on player boards/screen, on a poster board in the reception area, and on this event page.

Please send a high resolution company logo to Tom Zanatta: tjzanatta@gmail.com

To register as a sponsor, click here. 

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 

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!

Sponsors

Dallas Chapter Technical Luncheon

"Workforce Development"

Speaker: Tara Dunn, SMTA Director of Education 

Friday, May 17, 2024

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CST

Aboca's Italian Grill

Agenda:

• 11:00 a.m. - Doors Open (Registration)
• 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Buffet Starts
• 11:45 a.m. - Welcome Announcements & Introductions
• 12:00 p.m. - Technical Program Begins
• 1:00 p.m. - Adjourn

• SMTA Members  $20  
• Non-Members     $25 (For your first 2 meetings)

If you have attended 2 or more meetings as a non-member, we ask that you join our association as a member. Click HERE to become a member. Contact Mike Sayers, mike@covalaco.com for specific questions on membership.

Rate goes up $5 in-person at the door.

Overview: 

As a manufacturer, are you struggling to find qualified people to staff your operation?  If so, you are not alone as we often hear of difficulties in finding qualified operators, technicians, programmers and engineers.  To enable the electronics industry to grow, we need to find innovative ways to train people; in most geographical regions, we don’t have adequate programs.

SMTA has been working with local and state groups to develop workforce training programs.  Tara Dunn, SMTA, will share some successes in working locally to help develop workforce programs.  We also want to hear of the specific local needs in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. 

About the Presenter: 

Tara Dunn | SMTA Director of Education

Bio Summary:

Tara Dunn has 25 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, marketing, and education. She is recognized as an industry expert in additive technologies, flex/rigid flex, HDI and microelectronics. Previously, Tara was Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for a Silicon Valley technology innovation company. She translated groundbreaking new chemistries into next-generation applications for the military and commercial sectors. With a passion for educating the industry, she regularly spoke at industry events to educate those new to advanced technology.  In her current role as Director of Training and Education for SMTA, Tara is focused on long-term strategy for training, education and work force development serving the electronics manufacturing community. 

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

"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

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

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.

"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.

"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

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

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. 

Who? Freddy Gilbert, ZESTRON Europe

When? Tuesday, 28 May @ 3:00PM (GMT) / 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:

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

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.

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!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

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

Event Organizers:

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

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

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!

Exhibitor Information:

More information coming soon... Doubts? please contact ana@smta.org

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

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.

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 

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!

Sponsors

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

Registration Details

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

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

“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

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.

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

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!

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.

"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.

Who? Charles Cawthorne, MBDA (UK)

When? Wednesday, 03 July @ 3:00PM (GMT) / 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:

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

More information coming soon...

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

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 

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!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

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 

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!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

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 

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!

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

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.

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.

Who? Freddy Gilbert, ZESTRON Europe

When? Tuesday, 17 September @ 3:00PM (GMT) / 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:

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 

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!

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 

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!

Seminar | Application and Utilisation of Protective Coatings for Electronic Assemblies

View the full event flyer featuring key event information here! 

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.

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.

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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

*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. 

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

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.

Registration Fees (pricing in USD)

Standard Certification

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

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

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.

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 

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!

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

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!

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 

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!

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 

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!

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 

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!

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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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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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'll Meet

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

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*Registration is currently NOT open for the 2025 Expo*

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!

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.

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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'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*

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!

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.