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From the growing role of AI in design tools to the challenge of managing cumulative tolerances, these articles in this issue examine the technical details, design choices, and manufacturing considerations that determine whether a board works as intended.
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SMTA Next Gen 10 Emerging Leaders Announced
October 1, 2025 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The SMTA is proud to announce the Next Gen 10 award recipients for 2025. The program recognizes young leaders who demonstrate outstanding success in their careers and contributions to the electronics manufacturing industry.
This year, the recipients of the Next Gen 10 award are:
- Josh Archer, ZESTRON Corporation
- Kevin Brennan, Indium Corporation
- Jordan Carroll, Indium Corporation
- Hannah Cason-Ricouard, L3 Harris
- Maya Chiesa, Lockheed Martin
- Rocco Corbisiero, GE Aviation
- Louis Diamond, Honeywell FM&T
- Akhil Kumar, Intel Corporation
- Steven Mui, Fabrinet West
- Vishnu Reddy, Intel Corporation
Winners will be recognized and receive their awards during a ceremony on October 22, 2025 at SMTA International in Rosemont, IL, USA.
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SMTA Announces 2026 STAR Forum Technical Program
04/16/2026 | SMTAThe SMTA announced the finalized program for the High Reliability: Strategic Technology Advancement Research Forum which takes place on May 6-7, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas, USA.
Koh Young Highlighting its Smart AI Solutions at the SMTA Monterrey Expo and Tech Forum
04/15/2026 | Koh YoungKoh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will exhibit at the upcoming SMTA Monterrey Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cintermex, located at Av. Fundidora 501, Colonia Obrera, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, Day 1: AI at the Core or Out of the Game
04/13/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007It was a beautiful 81°F morning in Arizona last Wednesday as I headed to the third annual SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, focused on AI and ultra high density interconnect technology. Strategically held as part of Arizona’s Tech Week, this year’s conference took place in Avondale in Phoenix's West Valley. The event moved from the cozy offices of the Peoria Sports Complex (which paid homage to baseball’s spring training world) to the larger Avondale Conference Center, highlighting the importance of this area for electronics manufacturing investment.
Technica and Supply Partners Participate in Dallas SMTA Expo & Tech Forum
04/07/2026 | Technica USAFor the second consecutive year, Technica USA participated in the Dallas SMTA Expo & Tech Forum, held Tuesday, April 7, at the Plano Event Center
Rehm Thermal Systems to Attend All Major SMTA Expos in Mexico Again in 2026
04/01/2026 | Rehm Thermal SystemsStrong presence in a dynamically growing electronics market: Rehm will accompany the most important SMTA Expos 2026 in Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, Querétaro, Chihuahua, Reynosa and Guadalajara.