WELCOME to
the Electronics Manufacturing Explorer
Step into the world of SMT manufacturing through hands-on challenges, expert conversations, and practical problem-solving.
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.
Visit the assigned exhibitor and discuss the manufacturing challenge
Learn how the problem can be identified, prevented, or resolved
Capture a photo with the exhibitor as proof of your visit
Complete the station to move to the next challenge
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.
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.
Laser Marking
Low Contrast
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Wave Soldering
Barrel Fill
Handling
ESD Risk
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Depaneling
Micro Cracking
Selective Soldering
Icicles
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MES / MRP /Digital Twin / Factory Automation
Stencil Printing
Misprint
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Cleaning
Meet Organics Spec
& White Residue
Solder Station Equipment
Component Placement
Polarity & Placement
AOI
False Calls on
QFN Parts
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Conformal Coating
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Reflow Soldering
Tombstone
Rework
Manual Rework & Automated Rework
Expo Floor Map
Find your way to each station