Saving money is crucial for companies during the current economic condition and the SMTA is serious about making networking and learning opportunities available for all companies. One important cost-saving offering is the 4-for-the-price-of-3 registration for companies sending multiple attendees. This year attendees have more free opportunities than in past years.
The following events are free to all attendees:
- The Opening Session
- Options for Controlling Moisture Sensitivity in Packages and PWBs During Assembly
- iNEMI Roadmap
- Supply Chain Management
- Welcome Reception
- Thermal Management Innovations
- Reflow Soldering Best Practices for Profiling and Optimizing
- Board Talk
- Exhibit Floor Panel Discussions
For those who have can register for the Technical Conference, the SMTA is offering a free tutorial. On Thursday morning, October 8, star instructor, Rob Rowland, RadiSys Corporation, will teach his popular "Pb-free Reflow and Wave Soldering Yield Improvement" course free to registered attendees. Advance registration is required to ensure adequate space.
There are more cost-saving tips and free sessions details online at:
http://www.smta.org/smtai/ask_your_boss.cfm
http://www.smta.org/smtai/free_sessions.cfm
For full details and to register for SMTA International, visit http://www.smta.org/smtai or contact SMTA administrator JoAnn Stromberg: 952-920-7682 or joann@smta.org.
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.