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SMTA Announces Workforce Development Breakfast at Ultra High Density Interconnect (UHDI) Symposium

Mar 18, 2024 | The SMTA is excited to announce a Workforce Development Breakfast Panel, "Building Tomorrow's Expertise," taking place on March 26, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona, USA. The panel will be held at the Peoria Sports Complex, in conjunction with the SMTA Ultra High Density Interconnect Symposium.

SMTA Capital Chapter Expo and Tech Forum Showcases Innovation in Electronics Manufacturing

Feb 26, 2024 | The SMTA Capital Chapter is excited to announce the upcoming SMTA Capital Chapter Expo and Tech Forum, scheduled for March 7th, 2024, at Sweeny Barn in Manassas, Virginia. This event promises a dynamic platform for industry professionals and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and trends in electronics manufacturing.

SMTA Introduces Ultra High Density Interconnect (UHDI) Symposium

Feb 12, 2024 | The SMTA is excited to introduce a new event for the electronics manufacturing industry which takes place on March 26, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona, USA. The Ultra High Density Interconnect Symposium will be held at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Best Papers from SMTA International Announced

Feb 05, 2024 | The SMTA is pleased to announce the Best Papers from SMTA International 2023. The winners were selected by members of the conference technical committee. This year awards were given for the "Best of Proceedings" category but also for a new designation of "Best Practical and Applications-Based Knowledge." A plaque is given to primary authors of all winning papers for these exceptional achievements.

Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium Program Announced

Dec 18, 2023 | The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium. The symposium will be held February 13-15, 2024 at The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in San Francisco, California.

SMTA Women's Leadership Program Announces First Quarter Webinar Schedule for 2024

Dec 11, 2023 | The SMTA announced speakers for the next three Wine Down Wednesday webinars taking place in 2024. These virtual meetups are open to everyone and free to attend, organized by the SMTA Women's Leadership Program the first Wednesday of each month.

SMTA Releases Second Batch of Training Resources Donated by Bob Willis

Nov 27, 2023 | The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) announces the release of several more webinars, photo libraries, and poster sets as part of a generous donation from renowned industry expert, Bob Willis.

SMTA Hosts Workforce Development Roundtable at Arizona Expo

Nov 13, 2023 | SMTA will host a roundtable discussion focused on workforce development challenges in Arizona during the SMTA Arizona Expo and Tech Forum, at 8:30am on November 14, 2023, at the Double Tree by Hilton Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. The event also marks the official launch of the SMTA Arizona Workforce Development Collaborative.

SMTA Announces Workforce Development Collaborative in Minnesota

Nov 06, 2023 | SMTA is proud to announce the official launch of the SMTA Minnesota Workforce Development Collaborative, an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering the region's workforce and promoting economic growth.

2023 Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship Recipient Announced

Oct 02, 2023 | SMTA is pleased to announce Catherine Wong, Foothill College, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship.

2023 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant Winner Announced

Sep 25, 2023 | SMTA is honored to announce Qais Qasaimeh, a graduate student at Auburn University, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.

SMTA "Members of Distinction" Awards Announced

Sep 13, 2023 | The SMTA is proud to honor the 2023 "Members of Distinction" award recipients who have shown exceptional dedication to the association and the electronics manufacturing industry.

SMTA Welcomes New Board Members

Aug 29, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce its election results for the Global Board of Directors for the term beginning October 8, 2023. Incumbent Mike Konrad, Aqueous Technologies, was re-elected and will maintain his position on the board. Priyanka Dobriyal, Ph.D., Intel Corporation; Maurice Dore, Valeo; and Tom Rovere, Lockheed Martin, have been newly elected to the Board of Directors.

SMTA Bangalore Hosts Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Workshop

Aug 14, 2023 | The Bangalore Chapter of SMTA is pleased to announce their hosting of a one-day Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Workshop. This workshop will take place on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 from 8:00 – 17:30 (India Standard). This event will be held at Intel Corporation, Ecospace Business Park in Bangalore.

Unveiling Innovation: Introducing the SMTA International Technical Program for Advancing Electronics Manufacturing

Aug 14, 2023 | The SMTA announced that the technical program of their annual conference, SMTA International, is finalized and registration is now open. The event will be held October 9 - 12, 2023 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

SMTA Supports Workforce Training Initiative with Gogebic Community College

Jul 31, 2023 | The SMTA Workforce Development Program announces an open house on August 4, 2023 at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, MI, USA. The event provides an opportunity for students and staff of the college to highlight their new Mechatronics program and how it addresses critical shortages in the U.S. electronics industry workforce.

New Name Announced for Longest Running SMTA Symposium

Jul 03, 2023 | As excitement builds for SMTA's premier industry strategy event, the announcement of a rebranding initiative clarifies its purpose and stature. The event, previously known as the Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium, now carries the moniker Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium. This name change reflects the commitment to innovation, leadership and vision this event continues to provide for a constantly evolving electronics manufacturing industry.

SMTA Releases New Online Training Course on PCB Purchasing Best Practices

Jun 13, 2023 | The SMTA announced that a new 101-level online training course, "Successful PCB Purchasing 101," is now available in the training section of the SMTA website.

NASA to Keynote the Symposium on Counterfeit Parts & Materials

Jun 07, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce the technical program for the Counterfeit Parts & Materials Symposium. The symposium will be held June 27-29, 2023 in Hyattsville, Maryland at the College Park Marriott Conference Center.

SMTA Receives Webinar Archive Donation from Bob Willis

May 30, 2023 | The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is thrilled to announce the generous donation of a series of webinars, photo libraries, and poster sets from renowned industry expert, Bob Willis. These resources cover various aspects of the electronics manufacturing industry, offering practical guidance, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices. This valuable content will be made available by SMTA in the coming months, providing insights and resources for professionals in the field.

SMTA Capital Chapter's Expo and Tech Forum to be Held on May 23rd

May 15, 2023 | The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to invite you to its upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723, on Tuesday, May 23rd.

SMTA Recognizes Achievements of Local Chapters

Apr 17, 2023 | The SMTA is proud to congratulate several chapters on achieving notable scores through the Chapter Leadership Excellence Achievement Review (CLEAR) program for the prior year. The CLEAR program was developed by SMTA as a tool to help volunteer chapter officer teams set goals and track their progress toward success.

Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference Program Announced

Mar 27, 2023 | SMTA Europe is proud to announce the 2023 Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, taking place May 23-25 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This global conference is a three-day technical event focused on building reliable electronics used in power electronics and harsh environments.

Best Papers from SMTA International Announced

Mar 16, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce the Best Papers from SMTA International 2022. The winners were selected by members of the conference technical committee. For these exceptional achievements, a plaque is given to primary authors of all winning papers.

Upcoming SMT Processes Certification Dates in North America

Feb 27, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce several upcoming dates and locations for the SMT Processes Certification Program.

SMT Processes Certification and Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference and Exposition Coming to Amsterdam

Feb 20, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce a SMT Processes Certification Program is scheduled for May 22-24, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The program is co-located with the Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference taking place May 23-25, 2023. Both events will be held at the Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport.

SMTA Announces Call for Participation at 2023 Conferences

Feb 13, 2023 | The SMTA announced that abstracts are now being accepted for several technical conferences and symposia currently scheduled for 2023. The following events are all currently soliciting abstracts for participation

SMTA Introduces High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum

Feb 06, 2023 | The SMTA is excited to introduce a new event for manufacturers in the high reliability sector which takes place on April 18, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

SMTA Seeks Applications for 2023 Stromberg Scholarship

Feb 06, 2023 | The SMTA is excited to announce they are currently accepting student applications for the JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship by April 28, 2023.

2023 Hutchins Grant Now Open for Applications

Feb 06, 2023 | The SMTA is currently seeking student applications for the Charles Hutchins Educational Grant by Friday, April 28, 2023.

Counterfeit Electronics & Materials Symposium Program Announced and Registration Open

Jan 30, 2023 | The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the Counterfeit Electronics & Materials Symposium. The symposium will be held 14-15 March 2023 at The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Ansty Park, Coventry, United Kingdom.

Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium (WLPS) Program Announced and Registration Now Open

Dec 26, 2022 | The SMTA has announced the accepted speakers for the Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium (WLPS). The symposium will be held February 14-16, 2023 at the Marriott Fremont Silicon Valley in Fremont, California.

Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium Program Finalized

Dec 14, 2022 | SMTA announced that the program is finalized for the 27th Annual Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium. The event will take place from January 30 to February 1, 2023 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort on Kauai, Hawaii. The Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium promotes international technical interchange and provides a premier forum for networking among microelectronics professionals and business leaders throughout the world.

International Counterfeit Electronics & Materials Symposium and Workshop 14th & 15th of March 2023

Dec 07, 2022 | The Anti-Counterfeiting Forum, CALCE and SMTA are very pleased to announce that they will be jointly hosting the Counterfeit Electronics and Materials Symposium at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, UK, on 14th and 15th March 2023. This international event will feature domain expert speakers from Europe and USA and builds on the history of past events held in the USA by SMTA and CALCE and by the Anti-Counterfeiting Forum in the UK.

Keynote to Address Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at SMTA International

Oct 28, 2022 | The SMTA announced Chief Operating Officer for Autel Energy, John Thomas, will keynote the SMTA International Conference and Exposition on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 9:00am in the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

2022 Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship Recipient Announced

Oct 20, 2022 | SMTA is pleased to announce Emily Williams, Lorain County Community College, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship.

Women's Leadership Program to Host Speed Mentoring during SMTA International 2022

Oct 20, 2022 | The Women's Leadership Program (WLP), an SMTA-sponsored organization that strives to promote diversity and inclusion in engineering and manufacturing fields, announces that it will host a Speed Mentoring Session on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 during SMTA International.

2022 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant Winner Announced

Oct 20, 2022 | SMTA is honored to announce Rajesh Sharma Sivasubramony, a graduate student at Binghamton University, has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.

Women's Leadership Program Presentation to Discuss Growth, Leadership and Self-Actualization during SMTA International 2022

Oct 06, 2022 | The Women's Leadership Program (WLP), an SMTA-sponsored organization that strives to promote diversity and inclusion in engineering and manufacturing fields, announces that it will host presentations about technology innovations and career advancements from 1-3:15 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Find out Why It Is Important to Change the Perception of Manufacturing at the Women's Leadership Program during SMTA International 2022

Sep 30, 2022 | The Women's Leadership Program (WLP) announces that it will host presentations about technology innovations and career advancements from 1-3:15 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Women's Leadership Program to Discuss the Importance of Lifelong Learning during SMTA International 2022

Sep 26, 2022 | The Women's Leadership Program (WLP), an SMTA-sponsored organization that strives to promote diversity and inclusion in engineering and manufacturing fields, announces that it will host presentations about technology innovations and career advancements from 1-3:15 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

SMTA "Members of Distinction" Awards Announced

Sep 26, 2022 | The SMTA is proud to honor the 2022 "Members of Distinction" award recipients who have shown exceptional dedication to the association and the electronics manufacturing industry.

Women's Leadership Program Announces Presentation Program during SMTA International 2022

Sep 19, 2022 | The Women's Leadership Program (WLP) announces that it will host invited presentations about technology innovations and career advancements on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The free event will take place from 1-6 p.m. with an agenda designed to promote women in engineering fields. Everyone is welcome to attend.

SMTA International Expo Features Networking Program for Electronics Manufacturing Industry Newcomers

Sep 15, 2022 | The SMTA will host a networking event for young professionals and people new to the electronics manufacturing industry during the SMTA International Exposition on November 2 and 3, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

The Women's Leadership Program to Present "What's in Your Toolbox" at SMTAI

Sep 08, 2022 | The Women's Leadership Program (WLP), an SMTA-sponsored organization that strives to promote diversity and inclusion in engineering and manufacturing fields, announces that it will host its annual program and reception during SMTA International on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota.

SMTA Welcomes New Board Members

Sep 05, 2022 | The SMTA is pleased to announce its election results for the Global Board of Directors for the term beginning September 28, 2022. Martin Anselm, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology was re-elected for a second term as President. Incumbents Julie Silk, Keysight Technologies and Robert Boguski, Datest Corporation, were re-elected and will maintain their positions as VP Tech Programs and VP Membership respectively. Fernando Rueda, KYZEN Corporation, and Patty Chonis, A-Tek LLC, have been newly elected to the Board of Directors.

SMTA Attends Summit in Support of Industry Workforce Development

Aug 29, 2022 | SMTA members and staff were among the 50 carefully-selected invitees who participated in the Future Electronics Workforce (F.E.W.) Summit held at Michigan Technological University (MTU) on August 17, 2022. Co-sponsored by Calumet Electronics and Michigan Technological University, and supported by the US Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, the summit had the goal of generating and implementing specific actions for each of the major stakeholder groups present that could ease the potentially crippling shortage of replacement technical staff in defense-critical electronics manufacturing.

SMTA International 2022 Conference Program Finalized

Aug 14, 2022 | The SMTA announced that the technical program of their annual conference, SMTA International, is finalized and registration is now open. The event will be held October 31 - November 3, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials Program Finalized

May 27, 2022 | The SMTA and the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) have announced the 2022 technical program is finalized for the annual Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials. The event will proceed in-person June 28-30, 2022, in College Park, Maryland. Registration is now open via the event website.

SMTA Capital Chapter Expo - Advanced Manufacturing on Supply Chain Solutions

May 18, 2022 | Supply Chain Crisis: When will the Chip Shortage End? What is the solution? Supply Chain issues are prevalent, causing a supply crunch and resulting in cut production, delinquent delivery shortages, and loss of profit. Then there is offshore manufacturing, which poses a security threat as democracy is threatened across the globe. The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has a call for action to translate American innovation into domestically manufacturable, market-ready technology to provide solutions to the current market threats.

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