Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
SMTA: You Belong Here
A non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies.
The association is dedicated to the advancement of the electronics industry through member education and interaction. Local chapters are in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China.
Educational programs, symposia, and seminars are held throughout the year in various locations in the U.S. and Canada. The SMTA produces SMTA International, a major annual conference and exhibition currently held in Rosemont, IL (Late September - Early October).
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Postings
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Feb 16, 2026 | The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce an upcoming technical webinar focused on an increasingly critical reliability risk in modern electronics manufacturing: component failure resulting from overexposure to ionizing radiation during manual X-ray solder joint inspection.
SMTA Launches New Knowledge Base Platform
Feb 16, 2026 | 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. This update makes SMTA research easier to find and cite across the broader electronics manufacturing community.
Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium Program Announced
Dec 28, 2025 | The SMTA is excited to announce the technical program for the 2026 Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium. The symposium will be held February 17-19, 2026 at The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in San Francisco, California.
2025 Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship Recipient Announced
Dec 22, 2025 | SMTA is pleased to announce Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship.
Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium Program Finalized
Dec 15, 2025 | SMTA announced that the program is finalized for the 30th Annual Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium. The event will take place from February 2 to 5, 2026 at the Hapuna Westin Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The symposium brings together leaders, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of the electronics industry.
2025 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant Winner Announced
Nov 24, 2025 | SMTA is honored to announce Abdelrahman Farrag, a Ph.D. candidate from State University of New York at Binghamton, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.
SMTA Next Gen 10 Emerging Leaders Announced
Oct 01, 2025 | The SMTA is proud to announce the Next Gen 10 award recipients for 2025. The program recognizes young leaders who demonstrate outstanding success in their careers and contributions to the electronics manufacturing industry.
SMTA "Members of Distinction" Awards Announced
Sep 24, 2025 | The SMTA is proud to honor the 2025 "Members of Distinction" award recipients who have shown exceptional dedication to the association and the electronics manufacturing industry.
New Event Announced: AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium
Sep 15, 2025 | The SMTA is pleased to announce a new technical event organized for the electronics manufacturing industry. The AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium will be held November 6, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona, at the Avondale Conference Center.
Sep 03, 2025 | The SMTA is pleased to announce its election results for the Global Board of Directors for the term beginning October 19, 2025. Elizabeth Benedetto, HP Inc.; Pratish Patel, Electronic Interconnect; and Sutharshan Suppiramaniam, SMT Elite Corporation, have been newly elected to the Board of Directors for the term 2025-2028.
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