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WELCOME to

the Electronics Manufacturing Explorer

Step into the world of electronics manufacturing through hands-on challenges, expert conversations, and practical problem-solving - all on the SMTA International expo floor. Enter for a chance to win a pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones!

Let's get started ➜

Your Mission

Think Like an Engineer

Stay Curious

Talk to Exhibitors

Solve the Challenges

How It Works

Read the scenario for each manufacturing process.

Consider how the problem or challenge can be identified, prevented, or resolved.

Locate an exhibiting company or piece of equipment that could help.

Capture a photo with your solution as proof of your visit and upload it to the Explorer site.

Complete the station to move to the next challenge.

* The subject of your submission photos will depend on the solution to each challenge.

Some might involve a short conversation, and others may be a specific piece of equipment.

Be creative and ask questions - we're counting on you!

Can You Keep Production Moving?

You are the lead manufacturing engineer for a new electronics product. As production begins, challenges appear throughout the assembly process, and you are tasked with getting things back on track.

Visit industry experts at each station to learn how these problems can be identified and resolved before production can continue.

Explore the SMT Line

By the end of your journey, you'll have guided a PCB through the complete SMT manufacturing process while gaining firsthand insight into the technologies and careers behind modern electronics.