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SMTA Capital Chapter Expo and Tech Forum to be Held September 1
July 27, 2015 | SMTAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to invite you to its upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723, on September 1. Exhibitors can save $100 by taking advantage of the early registration promotion available through July 31. Contact Kaitlyn Gherity, SMTA Expo Manager, at 952-920-7682 or kaitlyn@smta.org to exhibit.
During this year's expo, the Capital Chapter will host technical presentations by Mycronic, Creative Electron, ZESTRON Americas, and Indium Corporation. Specific topics include "Industry Trends are Boosting Jet Printing," "LED, BGA and QFN Inspection," "pH Neutral Cleaning Agents - Market Expectation & Field Performance," and "Transition From Water-Soluble to No-Clean Solder Paste - Just How Easy is It?"
Registration includes a complimentary lunch on the show floor as well as the opportunity to win numerous door prizes. Registration opens at 9:00 AM and the first technical presentation will start at 9:20 AM. Exhibits are open from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Please join us for this great networking and educational event. To register online, please click here.
About SMTA: 30 Years Developing Solutions in Electronics Assembly
The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. For more information or to join, please visit www.smta.org.
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