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March 30, 2026

SMTA Launches New Knowledge Base Platform

In December 2025, the SMTA launched a new platform for its Knowledge Base, where members can search and access over 6000 published technical papers and on-demand webinars.

High-resolution image of a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom featuring advanced thermal processing equipment, including inline reflow and vacuum reflow systems, a semiconductor wafer in the foreground, and an engineer in full cleanroom attire working at a microscope in the background.
March 19, 2026

Kurtz Ersa Goes Semiconductor: Expanding Competence in Microelectronics & Advanced Packaging

Kurtz Ersa Inc. is strengthening its position in microelectronics and semiconductor technology. Effective September 1, 2025, ATV Technologie GmbH officially became part of the Kurtz Ersa Group and will operate under the new name Kurtz Ersa Semicon GmbH.

Promotional graphic for the ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Training Course hosted by Desco Industries and CE3S, featuring an ESD-safe workstation with a technician wearing a wrist strap, circuit boards on a grounded mat, monitoring equipment, and a schedule highlighting four May 2026 webinar dates with a “Register Now” call to action.
March 16, 2026

CE3S and Desco Industries Announce May 2026 ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Certification Webinar Series

Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, is pleased to announce the upcoming ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Training Course hosted by Desco Industries Inc., taking place throughout May 2026.

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March 11, 2026

Building the Workforce of the Future: How RoboticsCareer.org is Transforming U.S. Manufacturing Talent

The U.S. is facing a historic skills gap - pending retirements combined with a lack of trained new workers in the pipeline could leave millions of manufacturing jobs unfilled in the coming years. This presents a significant threat to our nation’s security and resiliency.

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March 4, 2026

11th Class of Engineering Interns Begins Forging Success at HYREL

Two new aspiring engineers have begun hands-on intensive learning and forging their future successes in the 11th class of interns at HYREL Technologies in Peoria, Arizona.

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February 24, 2026

IACMI Launches Make It In America Campaign for Manufacturing Careers

Outreach builds on ACE and METAL training programs, which are free and have graduated more than 5,000 participants since 2020.

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October 25 - 29, 2026

SMTA International

8:30am - 5:30pm CDT

Rosemont | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

May 5, 2026

Wisconsin Student Skills Challenge

8:30am - 3:00pm CDT

Milwaukee | Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport

April 28, 2026

Huntsville Student Skills Challenge

8:30am - 3:00pm CDT

Huntsville | Jackson Center

April 8, 2026

AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium - Student Technology Showcase

8:30 - 9:30am MST

Avondale | Avondale Conference Center

March 17, 2026

Connect With Us at APEX 2026 - Booth #2548

8:30am - 6:00pm PDT

Anaheim | Anaheim Convention Center

February 24 - 26, 2026

Connect With Us at DesignCon 2026 - Booth #1545

9:00am - 6:00pm PST

Santa Clara | Santa Clara Convention Center

February 12, 2026

Austin Expo Student Hand Solder Competition

All day

Austin | Travis County Exposition Center

February 20, 2026

Mastering Surface Mount Technology (SMT): From Reflow to Rework

2:00 - 3:00pm CST

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Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Collaborative (EMAC)

Strengthening the electronics manufacturing workforce through partnership, training, and long-term commitment.

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