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Practical Components to Exhibit at IPC/SMTA Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference
November 6, 2018 | Practical ComponentsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Practical Components Inc. will sponsor and display its latest technology at the upcoming IPC/SMTA Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2018 at the Chicago Marriott, Schaumburg (Chicago), Illinois.
During the conference, Practical Components will showcase many innovative products designed to analyze cleaning effectiveness and usefulness in devising a successful conformal coating process.
Practical Components features technology that cannot be found elsewhere. Its dummy components not only have the same exact materials but also are made on the same production lines as their live counterparts. The company’s test and qualification products increase reliability while reducing cost. Additionally, Practical Components is unique in its ability to supply manufacturer engineering support to the exclusive products that it supplies.
Practical supplies all the essential technologies as well as the “future” products that are needed for companies to advance their products, processes and understanding.
The Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference is presented by IPC and SMTA. This international event is well-attended by subject matter experts and industry leaders. The 2018 Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference is focused on electronics assembly and the influence of cleanliness and coating on producing reliable hardware and Practical Components is proud to be a sponsor of this yearly conference.
This comprehensive event will cover technological developments in all areas of cleaning and conformal coating. It includes technical sessions, tutorials, tabletop exhibits and networking activities.
About Practical Components Inc.
Practical Components is a team of dedicated electronics industry professionals offering value pricing, on-time delivery, and superior service to customers. The Practical Components team is ready to provide project assistance in the areas of technical component knowledge, drawings, component land patterns and PCB practice kits. For more information, click here.
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