Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
SMTA: You Belong Here
A non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies.
The association is dedicated to the advancement of the electronics industry through member education and interaction. Local chapters are in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China.
Educational programs, symposia, and seminars are held throughout the year in various locations in the U.S. and Canada. The SMTA produces SMTA International, a major annual conference and exhibition currently held in Rosemont, IL (Late September - Early October).
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Postings
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Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference Program Announced
Mar 30, 2026 | SMTA is proud to announce the 2026 Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, taking place 19-21 May in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This global conference is a three-day technical event with 25 technical presentations focused on building reliable electronics used in power electronics and harsh environments.
SMTA Announces Program for 2026 Ultra High Density Interconnect (UHDI) Symposium
Mar 23, 2026 | The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the 3rd annual Ultra High Density Interconnect Symposium which takes place on April 9, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona, USA.
SMTA Dallas Electronics Manufacturing Expo & Tech Forum Returns April 7th to Plano, Texas
Mar 12, 2026 | The SMTA Dallas Electronics Manufacturing Expo & Tech Forum will be returning to the Plano Event Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Hosted by the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Dallas Chapter, this free regional event will bring together engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders for a full day of technology exhibits, technical education, and networking focused on the electronics manufacturing industry.
SMTA International 2025 Conference Awards Announced
Mar 12, 2026 | The SMTA is pleased to announce the technical conference awards from SMTA International 2025. The winners were selected by members of the conference technical committee. Awards are given for "Best of Proceedings" as well as "Best Practical and Applications-Based Knowledge" categories. A plaque is given to primary authors of all winning papers for these exceptional achievements.
Feb 16, 2026 | The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce an upcoming technical webinar focused on an increasingly critical reliability risk in modern electronics manufacturing: component failure resulting from overexposure to ionizing radiation during manual X-ray solder joint inspection.
SMTA Launches New Knowledge Base Platform
Feb 16, 2026 | In December 2025, the SMTA launched a new platform for its Knowledge Base, where members can search and access over 6000 published technical papers and on-demand webinars. This update makes SMTA research easier to find and cite across the broader electronics manufacturing community.
Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium Program Announced
Dec 28, 2025 | The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the 2026 Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium. The symposium will be held February 17-19, 2026 at The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in San Francisco, California.
2025 Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship Recipient Announced
Dec 22, 2025 | SMTA is pleased to announce Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship.
Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium Program Finalized
Dec 15, 2025 | SMTA announced that the program is finalized for the 30th Annual Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium. The event will take place from February 2 to 5, 2026 at the Hapuna Westin Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The symposium brings together leaders, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of the electronics industry.
2025 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant Winner Announced
Nov 24, 2025 | SMTA is honored to announce Abdelrahman Farrag, a Ph.D. candidate from State University of New York at Binghamton, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.
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