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Academy DFM Course SMTA Academy courses are often referred to as a "mobile classroom", as they visit different cities each year featuring instructors for training that is tailored according to local interests. The Academy courses address both cutting edge and fundamental topics in electronics manufacturing and business issues. Academy Programs are often co-located with SMTA Symposia.


Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded (less a $50 processing fee) if written notice is postmarked two weeks prior to the event date. Cancellations received within two weeks prior to event date will not be refunded to cover costs incurred.


SMTA Anaheim Academy

February 10-11, 2009
Anaheim, CA


The SMTA is pleased to announce the 2009 SMTA Anaheim Academy program. SMTA Anaheim will be held February 10-11, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in conjunction with Electronics West. This year's program will feature six half-day Courses led by leading instructors in the industry.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
  • Half-day courses: $250/$350 for SMTA members/non-members.


  • Register by January 8th and save 10% on your registration fee!

    All Academy attendees who are not currently members of the SMTA will receive a one-year Individual Membership with their registration. Current Individual members will receive a one-year renewed membership (one renewal allowed per year).

    Contact Melissa Serres Marx, SMTA director of educational programming, for information on group packages.


    SMTA ANAHEIM ACADEMY COURSES
    * Click on the course titles below to view the complete course descriptions.

    T1: Creating a RoHS and REACH Compliance System
    Rob Rowland, RadiSys Corporation
    Tuesday, February 10, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T2: IC Packaging Technology Evolution and Future Directions
    Joseph Fjelstad, Verdant Electronics
    Tuesday, February 10, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T3: Pb-free Reflow and Wave Soldering Guidelines
    Rob Rowland, RadiSys Corporation
    Tuesday, February 10, 1:30PM – 5:00PM

    T4: Design for Manufacturing
    Dale Lee, Plexus Corporation
    Wednesday, February 11, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T5: Lead-Free and Medical Applications
    Craig Hillman, Ph.D., DfR Solutions
    Wednesday, February 11, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T6: Understanding Failure and Root Cause Analysis in Electronics
    Craig Hillman, Ph.D., DfR Solutions
    Wednesday, February 11, 1:30PM - 5:00PM


    HOTEL/TRAVEL INFORMATION
    Discounted hotel rooms are available through the Anaheim Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Click here for a list of the area hotels and more details on making reservations.

    Registrations are being taken through the SMTA Online Registration System.


     
    SMTA Boston Academy

    The SMTA is pleased to announce the 2009 SMTA Boston Academy program. SMTA Boston will be held April 22-23, 2009 at the Boston Convention Center in conjunction with NEPCON East. This year's program will feature a series of half-day and full-day Courses led by leading instructors in the industry.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION
  • Half-day courses: $250/$350 for SMTA members/non-members
  • Full-day courses: $475/$575 for SMTA members/non-members


  • All Academy attendees who are not currently members of the SMTA will receive a one-year Individual Membership with their registration. Current Individual members will receive a one-year renewed membership (one renewal allowed per year).

    Register by March 20th and save 10%!

    Contact Melissa Serres Marx, SMTA director of educational programming, for information on group packages.


    SMTA BOSTON ACADEMY COURSES
    * Full course descriptions will be posted by mid-January.

    T1: SMT Process Fundamentals for Tin-Lead,Lead Free and Mixed Assembly
    S. Manian Ramkumar, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology
    Wednesday, April 22, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

    T2: Next Generation Technologies in Electronic Packaging and Production
    Nathan Blattau, Ph.D., DfR Solutions
    Wednesday, April 22, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T3: The Reality of Reliability of Lead-Free
    Nathan Blattau, Ph.D., DfR Solutions
    Wednesday, April 22, 1:30PM - 5:00PM

    T4: Advanced Component Packages & Processes
    S. Manian Ramkumar, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology
    Thursday, April 23, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T5: Aspects and Impacts of REACH
    Jim Dills, Design Chain Associates
    Thursday, April 23, 1:30PM - 5:00PM

    T6: Common Failure Modes in Electronic Packages and Assemblies and How to Avoid Them
    Andrew Mawer, Freescale Semiconductor
    Thursday, April 23, 8:30AM - 12:00PM

    T7: Construction, PCB Design and Assembly of BGA and Leadless Packages for Pb-Free
    Andrew Mawer, Freescale Semiconductor
    Thursday, April 23, 1:30PM - 5:00PM


    HOTEL/TRAVEL INFORMATION
    Discounted hotel rooms are available through the Anaheim Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Click here for a list of the area hotels and more details on making reservations.

    Registrations are being taken through the SMTA Online Registration System.


     


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