SMTA International 2026: Full Schedule

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8:30am CDT

MFX3: Solder Paste Printing & Reliability 1

Tuesday October 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

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8:30am-9:00am
Are Gaps Bad for Printing?
Presenter: Hong Kim Lee, Indium Corporation
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9:00am-9:30am
Reliability Evaluation of Low-Silver Solder Alloy Solder Paste
Presenter: Shantanu Joshi, Koki Solder America Inc.
Co-Authors: Yuki Yamamoto, Kimiaki Mori, Satoshi Otani, Noriyoshi Uchida, Jasbir Bath, Jerome McIntyre, Koki Solder America Inc

9:30am-10:00am
Solder Powder Size Types and Their Associated Print Capabilities in Ultra High Density Applications
Presenter: Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering Services
Co-Authors: Shantanu Joshi, Michael Butler, Koki Solder America

Speakers

Hong Kim Lee

Area Technical Manager, Indium Corporation of America

Lee Hong Kim is an Area Technical Manager at Indium Corporation with over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industries. He specializes in solder materials and assembly process engineering, with a focus on process optimization and defect... Read More →

Shantanu Joshi

Head of Customer Solutions and Operational Excellence, Koki Solder America Inc.

Shantanu Joshi is the Head of Customer Solutions and Operational Excellence at KOKI Solder America and an Engineering Sales Manager at Koki Company Ltd., a global leader in soldering materials and solutions. With more than 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, he has... Read More →

Chrys Shea

Founder, SHEA Engineering Services

Chrys Shea is the President of Shea Engineering Services, a consulting firm that produces technical studies and communications tools for the electronics manufacturing industry. Chrys is an SMTA “Member of Technical Distinction,” an SMTA “Distinguished Speaker” and four-time... Read More →

Tuesday October 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
MFX

Conference Session, MFX Track

10:30am CDT

MFX4: Cleaning & Coating

Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

MFX

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10:30am-11:00am
Assessing SMT Component Compatibility and Reliability in Assembly and Cleaning Processes
Presenter: Chelsea Jewell, KYZEN Corporation
Co-Author: Nicholas Ostrom, Lockheed Martin

11:00am-11:30am
What is a Sufficient Rinse?
Presenter: Vladimir Sitko, PBT Works

11:30am-12:00pm
Process Characterization for Determining Acceptable Levels of Flux Residue
Presenter: Mike Bixenman, Ph.D., Magnalytix, LLC
Co-Author: Matt Imburgia, Magnalytix, LLC

Speakers

Chelsea Jewell

Application Lab Manager, KYZEN Corporation

Chelsea Jewell is the Application Lab Manager at KYZEN, supporting electronics and advanced manufacturing customers with precision cleaning processes. She works closely with customers to evaluate cleaning challenges, develop data-driven process recommendations, and support implementation... Read More →

Vladimir Sitko

Founder / CEO, PBT Works

Vladimir Sitko is the founder and mentor of PBT Works s.r.o., a recognized manufacturer of cleaning equipment for electronic assemblies. After completing his studies at the Technical University, he began his career nearly 50 years ago as a designer of measuring instruments for silicon... Read More →

Mike Bixenman

SME Cleaning and Reliability, Magnalytix, LLC

Dr. Mike Bixenman is a Subject Matter Expert in Cleaning and Reliability. He has over 35 years of experience in designing electronic assembly cleaning materials and integrating processes. Sharing his research, knowledge, and expertise is Mike’s passion. He believes in the power... Read More →

Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
MFX

Conference Session, MFX Track

1:30pm CDT

MFX5: OPS Excellence & Box Level Assembly

Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

MFX

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1:30pm-2:00pm
Factors in Maximizing the Return on an Investment in Automation
Presenter: Troy Gueller, Rockwell Automation

2:00pm-2:30pm
Enhanced Design Rules and Optimization for Laser Depaneling
Presenter: Jake Benz, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE
Co-Author: Patrick Stockbruegger, M.Sc., LPKF Laser & Electronics SE

2:30pm-3:00pm
The Science of Bonding
Presenter: Dave Dworak, Dymax Corporation

Speakers

Troy Gueller

Senior Project Engineer, Rockwell Automation

Troy Gueller is a Senior Project Engineer at Rockwell Automation, where he leads Automation initiatives across the company’s global footprint. With a career of over 30+ years, Troy brings a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and overall process vision. He has a strong... Read More →

Jake Benz

Sales Manager, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE

Jake Benz is the Production Laser Systems Sales Manager at LPKF Laser and Electronics, where he leads sales efforts for LPKF’s Laser Induced Deep Etching (LIDE) technology, PCB Laser Depaneling, and SMT Stencil Laser equipment in North America. Based in Portland, OR, Jake plays... Read More →

Dave Dworak

Material Scientist, Dymax Corporation

Dave has over 20 years of adhesive chemistry and formulation experience. He has worked as a polymer chemistspecializing in polyurethane synthesis and formulations as well as living radical polymerization of novel polyacrylates.Dave received his chemistry degree from the University... Read More →

Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
MFX

Conference Session, MFX Track

3:30pm CDT

MFX6: Solder Paste Printing 2

Tuesday October 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

MFX

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3:30pm-4:00pm
The Effect of Viscosity on Solder Paste Performance
Presenter: Gayle Towell, AIM Solder

4:00pm-4:30pm
A Mixed Powder Strategy to Improve Printing and Eliminate Nitrogen in Reflow
Presenter: Mathilde Buret, Inventec Performance Chemicals
Co-Authors: Yvan Bouyou, Mélanie Mathon, Emmanuelle Guene, Inventec Performance Chemicals

Speakers

Gayle Towell

Technical Marketing Lead, AIM Solder

As Technical Marketing Lead for AIM Solder, Gayle Towell serves as a critical bridge between the company’s technical, commercial, and industry engagement functions. She combines deep technical expertise with strategic communication and public-facing research initiatives to align... Read More →

Mathilde BURET

R&D Soldering Engineer, Inventec Performance Chemicals

Mathilde has a master's degree in Chemistry within a chemical engineering school in France, specialized in Formulation Chemistry. She's been part of Inventec Performance Chemicals since 2018. She's working as an R&D soldering engineer with expertise in soldering fluxes and pastes... Read More →

Tuesday October 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
MFX

Conference Session, MFX Track

8:30am CDT

10:30am CDT

1:30pm CDT

3:30pm CDT

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