CTEA Electronics Design & Manufacturing Symposium

Central Texas Electronics Association (Joint Chapter of IMAPS & SMTA Members) Presents:

Electronics Design & Manufacturing Symposium

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Virtex Assembly at 12234 N. I-35 & W. Yager Lane, Bldg A

Program:

2:00 - Registration Begins

2:30 - Welcome and Virtex Assembly Factory Overview

2:35 - Virtex Assembly Factory Tours

3:35 - "Conflict Minerals Legislation and its impact on Electronic Manufacturing”

Brad Heath, President, Virtex Assembly

4:05 - "Evolving Counterfeit Component Threats and Industry Mitigation Efforts"

Stephen Schoppe, President, Process Sciences Inc (PSI)

4:35 - Break & Networking

4:50 - "Factors for a Green Cleaning Process”

Ram Wissel, Technology Manager, Kyzen

5:20 - "Green Trends and Innovations in the Electronics Industry"

Albert Tsang, Environmental Affairs, Dell

5:50 - Closing Remarks

6:00 - Food & Refreshments Served and More Networking

Registration:

RSVP to Bob Baker at: rjbakeratx@austin.rr.com

There is no charge for SMTA and IMAPS members; $10 for all non-members

Event Location:

Virtex Assembly at 12234 North I-35 & W. Yager Lane, Bldg A, Austin, Texas

See Map at: (Map to Virtex)

Save the Date: Another CTEA Symposium is scheduled for 6/13 at Cerium Labs

DfR Solutions' Greg Caswell presents at Central Texas Electronics Association in Austin, TX: Feb 21

Greg Caswell will be making a presentation on "Challenges with Package on Package (PoP)" at this local chapter meeting of IMAPS/SMTA and IPC members. For more information contact Greg Caswell.

Central Texas Electronics Association

Electronics Design & Manufacturing Symposium 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Freescale Bldg A Conference Center at 7700 W. Parmer Lane

Program:

3:00 - Registration Begins

3:30 - Welcome and Introductions

3:35 - "Comparing Electronic Component Package Materials and Substrate Vendors for

Solder-Joint Reliability Improvements," Joah Rayos, Packaging Engineer, Freescale

4:05 - "Challenges With Package on Package (PoP) Technology"

Greg Caswell, Senior Member of Technical Staff, DfR Solutions

4:35 - Break & Networking

4:45 - "Next Generation Cyber Threats”

John Pirc, Senior Product Line Manager, HP-TippingPoint

5:15 - "Introduction to DSP with the ARM Cortex-M4 Microcontroller"

Sergio Liberman, Senior Microcontroller Systems Engineer, Freescale

5:45 - Closing Remarks

6:00 - Food & Refreshments Served and More Networking

Registration:

RSVP to Bob Baker at: rjbakeratx@austin.rr.com

There is no charge for SMTA and IMAPS members; $10 for all non-members

Event Location:

Freescale Semiconductor Bldg A Conference Center at 7700 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas

See Map at: (Map to Freescale)

CTEA Tech Symposium Aug. 2 at National Instruments

Central Texas Electronics Association (Joint Chapter of IMAPS & SMTA Members)

and IPC Austin Heart Of Texas Designers Council Presents:

Electronics Design & Manufacturing Symposium

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

National Instruments, Bldg-C, 11500 N. MoPac

Program:

3:00 - Registration Begins

3:30 - Welcome and Introductions

3:35 - "Commercializing Nanofabricated Devices for Drug Delivery – Is It Actually Possible?"

Randy Goodall, CEO, NanoMedical Systems

4:05 - "Fluid Flow Mechanics – Key to Low Standoff Cleaning”

Naveen Ravindran, Application Engineer, Zestron

4:35 - Break & Networking

4:45 - "Constraint Driven HDI PCB Design"

Weldon Tadlock, CID+, Cadence Design Systems

(Sponsored by the IPC Designers Council Austin Heart of Texas (AHOT) Chapter)

5:15 - “ Challenges & Opportunities in Electric Propulsion / Generation Systems”

Julian Partridge, VP, KLD Energy Technologies

5:45 - Closing Remarks

6:00 - Food & Refreshments Served and More Networking

Registration:

RSVP to Bob Baker at: rjbakeratx@austin.rr.com

There is no charge for SMTA, IMAPS, or IPC DC members; $10 for all non-members

Event Location:

National Instruments, Bldg-C Conference Room, 11500 N. MoPac in North Austin

Near SW corner of Duval Road and MoPac

See Map at: (Map to NI)

In Central Texas, SMTA and IMAPS work together as the Central Texas Electronics Association (CTEA).

Central Texas Electronics Association Symposium at 3M - May 10, 2011

Central Texas Electronics Association

Electronics Design & Manufacturing 

Symposium 

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

3M Innovation Center, 6801 River Place Blvd & RR-2222

Program:

3:00 - Registration Begins

3:30 - Welcome and Introductions

3:35 - "3M's High Speed Cable Products"

Bill Ballard, 3M

4:05 - "MTBF: Your Mileage May Vary…"

Ed Tinsley, Dell

4:35 - Break & Networking

4:45 - "LDI Imaging, LDI Solder Mask, Silkscreen, and Vision Drilling”

Bryan Fish, Streamline Circuits

5:15 - "Touch Screens: Staying on Point in 2011 and Beyond"

Michael Woolstrum, Touch International

5:45 - Closing Remarks

6:00 - Food & Refreshments Served and More Networking

Registration:

RSVP to Bob Baker at: rjbakeratx@austin.rr.com

There is no charge for SMTA and IMAPS members; $10 for all non-members

Event Location:

3M Innovation Center, Hill Country Room, 6801 River Place Blvd in NW Austin

Right turn off RR-2222 going west and follow signs to Innovation Center parking area

See Map at: (Map to 3M)

In Central Texas, SMTA and IMAPS work together as the Central Texas Electronics Association (CTEA)

DfR Solutions at Austin CTEA Expo on Thursday, Oct 7th

Randy Schueller will be presenting" Key Reliability Risks on Pb-free Products" at the Austin Central Texas Electronics Association - SMTA/IMAPS Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, October 7th. Cheryl Tulkoff will also be attending and will be available for meetings.

If you'd like to schedule a meeting at the Expo, please contact Cheryl Tulkoff, ctulkoff@dfrsolutions.com.

Austin CTEA Electronics Design & Manufacturing Tech Forum & Expo: Oct. 7th

Central Texas Electronics Association

Electronics Design & Manufacturing Tech Forum & Expo
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Norris Conference Center at Northcross Mall in Austin

Program:

10:30 – 5:00 Trade Show Open

11:00 - First Presentation, Dr. Randy Schueller, DfR Solutions:

"Key Reliability Risks on Pb-free Products"

Noon - Complimentary Lunch and Door Prize Drawings

1:00 - Second Presentation, Iga Hallberg, HelioVolt:

"Solar Power - Macroeconomic Trends"

2:15 - Third Presentation, Dr. Ron Lasky, Indium Corporation / Dartmouth College:

"Establishing a High-Yield, Pb-free Process, including Ultra Fine Pitch Printing
for Passives and CSPs"

3:00 - Afternoon Refreshments, Networking, and Door Prize Drawings

3:30 - Fourth Presentation, David Carey, UBM TechInsights:

"Packaging for Portables: Going Vertical and Getting Small"

5:00 - Door Prize Drawings & Trade Show Closes


Registration Via SMTA Website:

This event is complimentary for SMTA and IMAPS members and non-members as well.

Event Location:
Norris Conference Center at Northcross Mall (backside), 2525 West Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas

In Central Texas, SMTA and IMAPS work together as the Central Texas Electronics Association (CTEA)

CTEA Electronics Design & Manufacturing Tech Forum & Expo: Oct. 7th!

Central Texas Electronics Association

Electronics Design & Manufacturing Tech Forum & Expo
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Norris Conference Center at Northcross Mall in Austin

Program:

10:30 – 5:00 Trade Show Open

11:00 - First Presentation, Dr. Randy Schueller, DfR Solutions:

"Key Reliability Risks on Pb-free Products"

Noon - Complimentary Lunch and Door Prize Drawings

1:00 - Second Presentation, Iga Hallberg, HelioVolt:

"Solar Power - Macroeconomic Trends"

2:15 - Third Presentation, Dr. Ron Lasky, Indium Corporation / Dartmouth College:

"Establishing a High-Yield, Pb-free Process, including Ultra Fine Pitch Printing
for Passives and CSPs"

3:00 - Afternoon Refreshments, Networking, and Door Prize Drawings

3:30 - Fourth Presentation, David Carey, UBM TechInsights:

"Packaging for Portables: Going Vertical and Getting Small"

5:00 - Door Prize Drawings & Trade Show Closes


Registration Via SMTA Website

This event is complimentary for SMTA and IMAPS members and non-members.

Event Location: Norris Conference Center at Northcross Mall (backside), 2525 West Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas

In Central Texas, SMTA and IMAPS work together as the Central Texas Electronics Association. (CTEA)

DfR to present at Austin CTEA Expo & Tech Forum Next Week

On Thursday, October 22nd, Cheryl Tulkoff will present,"Manufacturing and Reliability Challenges With QFN" at the Austin CTEA Expo & Tech Forum.

CTEA (SMTA/IMAPS) Austin Expo & Tech Forum
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Next Thursday!
Norris Conference Center, Austin, TX


Join the Central Texas Electronics Association(CTEA) for their popular annual event, featuring exhibiting companies, networking opportunities, technical presentations including a keynote address given by Dan Baldwin, current SMTA president, free lunch, great doorprizes... and more!

Pre-register online now at: http://www.smta.org/education/vendor_days/vendor_days.cfm#austin

When: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Where: Norris Conference Center, 2525 W Anderson Ln # 365, Austin, TX 78757
Show Hours: 10:30am-5pm
Free Lunch: 12pm

Technical Program:

11:10AM "Manufacturing and Reliability Challenges With QFN"
Cheryl Tulkoff, DfR Solutions

1:20PM "Intellectual Property Law: What Non-Attorneys Should Know"
Kim-Marie Vo, JD, Freescale Semiconductor

2:40PM "Troubleshooting SMT Yield Problems in a Tin-Lead and Lead Free World"
Ray Prasad, Ray Prasad Consultancy Group

3:40PM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
"New and Emerging Technologies in Electronics"
Dan Baldwin, Ph.D., CEO, Engent, Inc. & current SMTA President

To view an EXHIBITOR LISTING and additional information on the technical program, please visit:

http://www.smta.org/education/vendor_days/vendor_days.cfm#austin

We’ll see you on October 22nd!