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August 2016 Issue of SMT Magazine Available Now
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We take a pause from covering technology trends, challenges, and next-generation solutions this month. Instead, we are focusing on our readers—to give a voice to their thoughts on the industry, companies, jobs, interests, and even pain points.
Read the August issue of SMT Magazine, now on the virtual newsstand and available for delivery in your e-mailbox by subscribing here.
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