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9:00am CDT

MFX Track Keynote Presentation: AI Infrastructure Technology: Driving Forces, Challenges & Key Directions

Tuesday October 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Join the Manufacturing for Excellence (MFX) track keynote on Tuesday morning!
*This opening track keynote presentation is only available to paid conference participants

AI Infrastructure Technology Driving Forces, Challenges & Key Directions
AI infrastructure growth is driven by surging computational demand from increasingly large & complex generative AI models as companies shift to massive, energy‑intensive AI Infrastructure buildouts. Advanced Silicon & packaging technologies are becoming essential drivers of AI infrastructure growth as increasingly complex AI accelerators demand higher performance, thermal efficiency, bandwidth density and needs for AI driven advanced manufacturing. This talk will provide key insights into AI driven advanced manufacturing directions focused on real time automation, big data enabled high precision quality, and AI enabled predictive capabilities.

Meet Dr. Yoon

Jung is a Distinguished Engineer & CTO of IBM Supply Chain. He is a recognized industry leading expert in DRAM, Flash, SSDs, and semiconductor devices, and drives technology convergence between industry capabilities and IBM’s strategic product offerings across IBM’s server infrastructure. Jung has over 30 years of experience in the field of Semiconductor R&D, technology enablement and quality. Jung earned his PhD in Solid State Physics from Columbia University, MS from University of California Berkeley, and a BS from Seoul National University.

Speakers

Jung Yoon, Ph.D.

Distinguished Engineer & CTO, Supplier Technology & Quality, IBM Supply Chain

Jung is a Distinguished Engineer & CTO of IBM Supply Chain. He is a recognized industry leading expert in DRAM, Flash, SSDs, and semiconductor devices, and drives technology convergence between industry capabilities and IBM’s strategic product offerings across IBM’s server infrastructure... Read More →

Tuesday October 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
MFX

Conference Session, Keynote Presentation

10:30am CDT

MFX3: Cleaning & Coating

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

MFX

Session Chair: Kristen Eckart, Lockheed Martin
Session Co-Chair: Ram Wissel, KYZEN Corporation

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

1:00pm CDT

MFX4: OPS Excellence & Box Level Assembly

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

MFX

Session Chair: Gregory Vance, Rockwell Automation
Session Co-Chair: Colette Anctil, Collins Aerospace

1:00pm-1:30pm
Line SPOCK: A Holistic Approach to Statistical Process Optimization, Control, and Kinematics in High-Frequency SMT Performance Validation
Presenter: Michael Sivigny, CeTaQ Americas

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

2:00pm-2:30pm
No Parts, No Boards: A Risk-Based Framework for Mitigating Supply Chain Volatility
Presenter: Ed Dodd, Cofactr

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 →

Michael Sivigny

Owner/General Manager, CeTaQ Americas

Michael Sivigny, now in his 25th year as owner and General Manager of CeTaQ Americas, built the company from the ground up after recognizing an opportunity in February 2001. The parent company, CeTaQ GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, pioneered a mobile measurement solution in 1996... Read More →

Ed Dodd

VP of Government and Defense, Cofactr

A Navy veteran with twenty years of experience in electronics assurance for critical applications, Ed Dodd is currently working on improving parts management and industry supply chain processes. He currently serves as the Vice President, Government and Defense for Cofactr, a leading... 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 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
MFX

Conference Session, MFX Track

3:30pm CDT

MFX5: Solder Paste Printing & Reliability

Tuesday October 27, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

MFX

Session Chair: Maurice Dore, Valeo
Session Co-Chair: Jeff Schake, ASMPT SMT Solutions

3:30pm-4:00pm
Are Gaps Bad for Printing?
Presenter: Hong Kim Lee, Indium Corporation

4:00pm-5:00pm
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

4:30pm-5:00pm
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

5:00pm-5:30pm
The Effect of Viscosity on Solder Paste Performance
Presenter: Jose Gonzalez, Ph.D., AIM Solder
Co-Author: Ana Castillo, M.S., Carlos Tafoya I.E., David Solis, I.E., Behnam Meschi Amoli, Ph.D., Gayle Towell, M.S., AIM Solder

Speakers

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 →

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 →

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 →

Jose Gonzalez, Ph.D.

R&D Chemist, AIM Solder

Jose Gonzalez is an R&D Scientist at AIM Solder based in Juárez, Mexico, specializing in the design and product optimization of next-generation electronics assembly materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has authored more than 60 publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact... Read More →

Tuesday October 27, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
MFX

Conference Session, MFX Track

9:00am CDT

10:30am CDT

1:00pm CDT

3:30pm CDT

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