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SMTA International 2026 Review: A Seriously Productive Affair

November 4, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007

The mood at SMTA International was different this year, but in a good way. The conference and expo have long been a bastion of consistency for the EMS industry, delivering a predictably solid event with a “boots on the ground” perspective and a program tailored to the professional individual as much as to the corporate participant. The attendee sentiment on the show floor felt noticeably different this year, and spoke volumes about the frame of mind in the industry. Show leaders said the conference drew approximately 1500 attendees and 114 exhibitors for a three-session expo and a weeklong slate of papers and presentations.

November SMT007 Magazine Explores the New Age of Sourcing

November 3, 2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team

The November 2026 issue of SMT007 Magazine, “The New Age of Sourcing,” examines how EMS companies are gaining better visibility and control over purchasing, inventory, and supply chain costs. After years of disruption, sourcing teams are finding new ways to move beyond spreadsheets and put more complete, consistent information to work.




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