Show Notes
This episode is all about SMTAI, surface mount Technology International, taking place OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2025 at the DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER in ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS.
SMTA International is the premier gathering for innovation and collaboration in electronics assembly, surface mount technology, and advanced manufacturing.
This year, SMTAI is more than just a conference and expo. It’s an opportunity for experts, newcomers, industry leaders, and rising professionals to come together, exchange ideas, showcase breakthroughs, and shape the future of electronics manufacturing.
Over several days, you’ll see deep-technical sessions, the latest research, hands-on exhibits, and, co-located with the assembly show, you can expect a bustling expo floor where solution providers and attendees connect on everything from process optimization to next-generation materials.
To talk more about the technical conference, I’ve invited members of the conference committee to share some highlights of the conference.
Tony Lentz from FCT Assembly Gayle Towell from Aim Solder Tom Rovere from Lockheed Martin Maurice Dore from Valeo Kelly Flanagan from Rockwell And, although not a member of the Technical Committee but a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors and Chair of the Students and Young Professionals committee, Dr. Adam Klett of Kyzen Corporation.
More information on SMTAI is available here: https://www.smtai.org
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