SMT, PCB Electronics Industry News

ITM's Bob Klenke to Deliver Keynote at SMTA Atlanta Expo

Mar 15, 2010

Overview of worldwide electronics industry trends.

DULUTH, GA - The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) announced today that Bob Klenke will present the keynote address at its 14th annual SMTA Atlanta Expo on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Gwinnett Civic Center in Duluth, Georgia. The SMTA Atlanta Expo is a free, one-day event for the electronics industry featuring a trade show, technical presentations, free lunch on the show floor, and a charity raffle.

An industry expert with more than 30 years' experience in the electronics industry, Klenke's address, "State of the Electronics Assembly Industry," will provide an overview of domestic and international electronics industry trends, competitive practices, and emerging technologies with an emphasis on growth opportunities for America's electronics assembly industry.

Klenke will also present "Selective Soldering 101: Methodology for Evaluating and Qualifying a Selective Soldering System," a review of foundational principles and methodology for evaluating and selecting the best-fit selective solder process for a given application.

Bob Klenke is a consultant for the printed circuit board assembly industry and a staff member of ITM Consulting. His area of responsibility includes working with OEMs and CEMs to solve assembly problems and optimize facility operations. Bob also holds the position of managing director with ITM Marketing, a full-service technical marketing and market research firm.

For more information on exhibiting or attending, please visit http://www.smta.org/education/vendor_days/vendor_days.cfm#atlanta

About ITM Consulting and Marketing:

ITM Consulting helps companies of all sizes to improve, certify and enhance their electronics assembly processes, outsourcing needs, equipment selection, and to avoid or resolve critical business challenges.

ITM Marketing is a full-service market research and marketing communications firm offering comprehensive technical marketing and business development services to companies within the electronics assembly industry. For more information, visit http://www.itmconsulting.org.

About SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association):

The SMTA, established in 1984, is a non-profit international association of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. The association is dedicated to the advancement of the electronics industry through member education and interaction. For more information, visit http://www.smta.org.

Apr 29, 2024 -

SMTA Long Island Chapter Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Membership Appreciation Event

Apr 08, 2024 -

SMTA Announces Program for High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum

Mar 26, 2024 -

SMTA Europe Announces 2024 Spring Conferences

Mar 18, 2024 -

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

Feb 26, 2024 -

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

Feb 12, 2024 -

SMTA Introduces Ultra High Density Interconnect (UHDI) Symposium

Feb 05, 2024 -

Best Papers from SMTA International Announced

Dec 18, 2023 -

Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium Program Announced

Dec 11, 2023 -

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

Nov 27, 2023 -

SMTA Releases Second Batch of Training Resources Donated by Bob Willis

736 more news from Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) »

May 10, 2024 -

ViTrox Presents Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024

May 10, 2024 -

ViTrox Collaborates with EAMAX to Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies at Metaltech and Automex 2024

May 09, 2024 -

Purbest | 2024 IPC APEX EXPO Review

May 06, 2024 -

Aven Introduces New 9 Piece E-Z Pik Tweezers Set for Precision Work

May 06, 2024 -

KYZEN to Highlight AQUANOX A4618 and ANALYST2 at SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo and Tech Forum

May 06, 2024 -

VJ Electronix Introduces New Cost-Effective X-ray Inspection Solution with Superior Performance

May 06, 2024 -

Kimchuk, Inc. Elevates Testing Capabilities with Seica PILOT V8 NEXT Flying Probe Tester

May 06, 2024 -

Electronics Industry Sentiment Rose in April, Hitting New High

May 06, 2024 -

IPC's letter to Congress.

May 06, 2024 -

Murray Percival Company Awarded Top Representative of 2023 by MIRTEC

See electronics manufacturing industry news »

ITM's Bob Klenke to Deliver Keynote at SMTA Atlanta Expo news release has been viewed 727 times

High Throughput Reflow Oven
Benchtop Fluid Dispenser
Reflow Oven

See Your 2024 IPC Certification Training Schedule for Eptac