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This year, SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, Oct. 7–8, marks 15 years of supporting and advancing the electronics manufacturing industry in the region. Over the years, the event has grown steadily in both attendance and industry impact, becoming one of the most important events of its kind in Latin America.
SMTA Guadalajara brings together OEMs, EMS providers, suppliers, academia, and industry experts. As one of Mexico's largest electronics manufacturing hubs, Guadalajara provides the ideal setting for companies to discover new technologies, strengthen partnerships, and exchange technical knowledge.
Each year, the conference delivers high-quality technical sessions and showcases the latest innovations, manufacturing technologies, materials, and processes shaping our industry. It’s an opportunity for companies to demonstrate their investment in advanced manufacturing, automation, and workforce development.
Mexican Government Encouraging the EMS Industry
Mexico's federal and state governments have supported manufacturing growth by promoting foreign direct investment, workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and trade agreements such as the USMCA. In Jalisco, collaboration among government, universities, and industry has helped create a strong talent pipeline and an attractive business environment. While companies continue to seek improvements in infrastructure and energy availability, government support has been instrumental in positioning Mexico as a strategic manufacturing destination.
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