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May 29, 2025 | SMTAEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) announces the release of several more webinars, poster sets, and photo libraries to conclude a generous donation from renowned industry expert Bob Willis.
The resources just released include the following:
- Cleaning or Contamination Process Failure Photo Album
- Low Temperature Soldering Photo Album
- Robotic Soldering Process and Defect Photo Album
- Selective Soldering Design & Process Setup Webinar
- Guide to PCB Surface Finishes & Process Defects Webinar
- Printed Board Assembly Cleaning and Contamination Defects Webinar
- Low Temperature Hand Soldering and De-Soldering Poster Set
- Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Component Handling Guide
- Conventional Assembly Solder Joint Standards Poster Set
- Wave Soldering Defect Guide
- SMT Assembly Defect Guide
- Wire Terminations Quality Standards Classification Poster Set
- PCB Manufacture Defects Poster Set
- Microsection Reference Guide
- Hand Soldering and De-Soldering Guide
- Static Control Poster Set
- Conventional Component Recognition Guide
- Pin In Hole Reflow Inspection Standards Poster Set
- Lead Free Inspection Reference & Defect Guide
- Solderability Testing Surface Mount Components Poster Set
- Thermal Profiling of Reflow Soldering Process Poster Set
- SMT Rework Poster Set
- Area Array Soldering, Inspection, Rework & Process Defects Poster Set
- Counterfeit Component Testing and Inspection Poster Set
- Conformal Coating Inspection & Defect Guide
- PCB Cleaning & Contamination Defect Guide
- High Temperature Solder Joint Inspection Criteria & Defect Guide
- Robotic Soldering Joint Inspection Criteria Poster Set
To ensure the widespread dissemination of these resources, the content has been made exclusively available through the sponsorship of HumiSeal Europe Ltd, a leading provider of conformal coatings. Their support has enabled SMTA to make these accessible to a broader audience within the industry.
As part of this collaboration, HumiSeal Europe Ltd has generously sponsored £5000 towards this initiative. The proceeds from this sponsorship were split between two worthy causes - the Charles Hutchins Educational Grant and Prostate Cancer UK. This joint effort between SMTA and HumiSeal Europe Ltd aims to not only advance professional development within the industry but also contribute to the betterment of society.
The Charles Hutchins Educational Grant, established in honor of the late Charles Hutchins, a prominent figure in the surface mount technology community, provides educational scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students working on thesis research in electronics manufacturing, electronics packaging, or a related field. Prostate Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and providing support to those affected by prostate cancer.
The SMTA and HumiSeal Europe Ltd encourage professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry to take advantage of these valuable resources and contribute to the support of the Charles Hutchins Education Grant and Prostate Cancer UK.
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