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June 9, 2017 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) has announced that the SMTA Querétaro Chapter has successfully completed the formation process and is now recognized as an official and active chapter of the SMTA. The chapter organized a successful kick-off meeting on May 3, 2017.
The formation committee officers include Miroslaw Dziuba, PRETTL Electronics Querétaro S.A. de C.V. (President); Flor Fabiola Ortiz, Interlatin (VP of Membership); Noemi Romero, Representaciones y Metales SA de CV (Membership); Fernando Coyotecatl Varela, Viscom (Webmaster); and Guillermo Maldonado, Servicio y Tecnologia Europea Latinoamericano SA de CV (Technical Programs). The officers are commended for their leadership and dedication.
Details regarding the Querétaro Chapter can be found on their website.
About SMTA
The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
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