Why Electronics Manufacturing Professionals Can’t Miss SMTA International 2025
- Alec Young
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
Electronics manufacturing is evolving at a pace that demands constant adaptation. From advanced packaging innovations to reliability testing in harsh environments, engineers and technologists are under pressure to stay ahead of the curve. SMTA International (SMTAI) 2025 is where the industry comes together to meet that challenge.
Taking place October 19 – 23, 2025, in Rosemont, Illinois, SMTAI is more than just a conference. It’s a global gathering of engineers, researchers, and decision makers dedicated to advancing the electronics manufacturing industry.
The Premier Electronics Manufacturing Conference and Exposition
For decades, SMTA International has served as the leading event for professionals seeking both technical depth and practical solutions. Attendees gain access to:
A 4-day technical conference featuring hundreds of presentations and sessions across key industry tracks.
A 2.5-day exhibition co-located with The ASSEMBLY Show, showcasing suppliers, equipment, and technologies that cover the full electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Professional Development Courses (PDCs) led by industry experts, designed to provide hands-on training in specific processes and techniques.
With this unique combination, SMTAI bridges the gap between theory and practice, research and application, and challenges and solutions.
Explore Cutting-Edge Technical Tracks
SMTAI 2025 offers six dedicated technical tracks designed to help professionals dive deep into the most pressing areas of electronics manufacturing:
Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME): Advances in additive processes, materials, and assembly reliability.
Advanced Packaging (APT): Innovations in first-level packaging and assembly techniques.
Low Temperature Solder (LTS): New developments enabling reflow soldering below 200°C.
Manufacturing for Excellence (MFX): Project-driven insights into optimizing processes and production efficiency.
Reliability and Harsh Environments (RHE): Testing methods, materials, and technologies for real-world performance.
Test and Inspection (INS): Tools and strategies to ensure both short- and long-term product reliability.
Whether you’re troubleshooting today’s challenges or planning tomorrow’s capabilities, these tracks provide the insight needed to take your work further.
Build Your Professional Network
Beyond the technical sessions, SMTAI is built around connection. Attendees come from across the electronics manufacturing ecosystem — engineers, suppliers, academics, and consultants — creating an environment where new relationships are formed and old connections are strengthened.
Networking breaks, informal meetups, and community-driven events give you the chance to build a network that extends well beyond the conference itself.
Professional Development Opportunities
For those who want a more hands-on learning experience, SMTAI’s Professional Development Courses (PDCs) provide in-depth training on topics such as advanced packaging, soldering practices, cleaning and coating methods, reliability testing, and more.
These courses are designed to take complex concepts and turn them into actionable knowledge you can apply directly to your work.
Why You Should Attend
SMTA International 2025 is the place where innovation meets application. You’ll walk away with:
Practical solutions to manufacturing challenges
Insight into emerging trends that will define the future of electronics
Connections with a global network of professionals
Confidence in your process, backed by the latest technical research
If you’re serious about advancing your career, your processes, and your organization’s capabilities, this is the event to attend.
Register Today and Save
Early registration is now open. Register by September 15, 2025, and save 10% on your conference registration.
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