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February 20, 2018 | SMTAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) has announced several new online presentations coming up this year. In an effort to maximize accessibility, SMTA is committed to providing high quality online programming to better accommodate member needs for technical exchange.
Webtorials are two-part (90 minutes each part) online presentations that provide more depth on a subject and are comparable to half-day professional development courses. Webinars are one session lasting 60 to 90 minutes covering general concepts.
2018 Webinar Offerings
Electronics in Harsh Environments
Tuesday, March 6 (9:30am-10:30am Eastern)
Presented by: Keith Bryant, Yxlon International and SMTA Europe
Solder Paste Qualification Testing
Wednesday, March 7 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern)
Presented by: Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering and Doug Dixon, Henkel Electronic Materials
2018 Webtorial Offerings
Role of Bi in Lead-free Electronics – All You Need to Know
Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern)
Presented by: Jennie S. Hwang, Ph.D., H-Technologies Group
Stencil Printing Process and Solder Paste Inspection – An In-Depth Look
Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern)
Presented by: S. Manian Ramkurar, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology
Tin Whisker – All You Should Know
Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern)
Presented by: Jennie S. Hwang, Ph.D., H-Technologies Group
SMT Process Fundamentals for Tin-Lead and Lead Free Assembly
Thursday, June 14 and Friday, June 15 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern)
Presented by: S. Manian Ramkurar, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology
Fan Out Packaging – Technology Overview and Evolution
Tuesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 18 (1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern)
Presented by: John Hunt, ASE (US) Inc.
More 2018 topics to be announced.
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