PASSPORT PROGRAM

Calling all Young Professionals and those new to the industry! Join us at SMTA International during our interactive in-expo networking event, Passport to the World of SMT!

MEET MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS ON THE EXPO FLOOR

SYP PASSPORT PROGRAM LAUNCH MEETING

October 22, 2024 | 5:00pm

SMTA Booth #2835

CONCLUDING CELEBRATION

October 24, 2024 | 11:00am

SMTA Booth #2835

USE YOUR PASSPORT AS A FAST TRACK TO NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS ON THE SHOW FLOOR

INSTANTLY INCREASE YOUR CONTACTS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL LAST YOUR WHOLE CAREER

HOW IT WORKS

After picking up your passport during the program launch meeting, you can think of yourself as an "Explorer" in the world of SMT. Your goal is to collect stamps from "Champions" in designated booths on the show floor. You can introduce yourself, learn about the specific technology or process, ask questions, and exchange business cards.

You can visit Champions at your convenience during open show hours. Collect as many stamps as you can by 11:00am on Thursday for your chance to win a prize.

This event is hosted by the SMTA Student and Young Professionals committee and is open to all attendees.

WIN THE GRAND PRIZE

APPLE IPAD

Travel to all participating exhibitor booths and submit your filled passport

for a chance to win the Grand Prize drawing of an Apple iPad!

HOW TO SIGN UP AS AN EXPLORER

During registration for either the conference or the expo, be sure to select the FREE add-on called "SMTAI24 Passport In-Expo Networking Experience." If you already registered and want to add it, contact SMTA Headquarters.

BE AN INDUSTRY

CHAMPION SPONSOR

Appoint your champion as your company's go-to person for technical information and advice! Explorers will visit your booth to meet your champions and learn about your technology.

Become a Champion Sponsor

SYP PASSPORT PROGRAM LAUNCH MEETING

October 22, 2024 | 5:00pm

SMTA Booth #2835

Come to the SYP Passport Program Launch Meeting on Tuesday at 5:00pm to collect your passport and hear from industry experts, Chrys Shea and Sal Sparacino about how to make the most out of your “travel experiences” through the world of SMT!

CONCLUDING

CELEBRATION

October 24, 2024 | 11:00am

SMTA Booth #2835

Join us for the concluding celebration of the SMT Passport Program! Test your knowledge with exciting trivia and seize the opportunity to win fantastic prizes.

Trivia winners receive a Starbucks gift card. Travel to all participating exhibitor booths and submit your filled passport

for a chance to win the Grand Prize drawing of an Apple iPad!

EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING SMT TECHNOLOGY

Solder Paste Deposition & Inspection

Solder paste, stencils, printers, SPI

Mass Soldering

Reflow, wave, selective, robotic, laser

Automated Optical Inspection

Pre-or post-placement, PTH, conformal coating

Cleaning

Equipment & materials for PCBAs, stencils, misprints

X-Ray and Other Post-Reflow Testing

Transmission, tomography, AXI, ICT, flying probe

Rework/Hand Soldering

Hand tools, rework stations, optical equipment