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SMTA Announces 2025 Technical Program for Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference
March 25, 2025 | SMTAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The highly anticipated Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, scheduled for May 20-22, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has released its comprehensive technical program. This premier event will address the critical challenges and best practices for developing reliable electronic devices designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions.
From aerospace and automotive to industrial applications, electronics are increasingly required to perform flawlessly in environments characterized by extreme temperatures, moisture, vibration, and other harsh factors. The conference will bring together industry experts to share the latest advancements in materials, design, testing, and reliability, providing attendees with actionable insights and solutions.
The 2025 technical program will feature in-depth sessions covering:
- Harsh Environmental Reliability Conditions
- Testing & Cleanliness Validation
- Protective Coatings - Materials & Processes
- Testing of Coatings
- Reliability in Humid Environments - Failure Mechanisms
- Advanced Materials and Processes
- Interconnection Technologies - Materials, Processes & Validation Methods
- Particle Cleanliness & Particle Risk Assessment
- Attendees will benefit from a three-day technical conference, a professional development course, a keynote presentation, symposium proceedings (valued at €300), daily lunches, refreshment and networking breaks, a welcome reception, and access to table-top vendor exhibits.
- Participants are encouraged to register by April 21, 2025, to take advantage of a €100.00 EUR discount on the conference attendee package.
For more information and to register, please visit here.
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