SMTA International 2026

Instructors:
Jim Hall & Phil Zarrow
ITM Consulting

Course Overview:
This course provides practical strategies for improving productivity, quality, and yield in electronic assembly operations. Participants will explore how non-optimal processes, materials, equipment, and procedures can impact manufacturing performance and financial success. The course identifies common assembly challenges and provides actionable solutions to optimize existing production lines and improve overall efficiency.

Topics Include:
• Manufacturing optimization and maximizing productivity from existing lines
• Defining and implementing assembly best practices
• Solder paste printing process best practices
• Reflow soldering best practices
• Low-temperature soldering considerations
• Wave and selective soldering best practices
• Best practices for challenging technologies, including BTCs and ultra-fine pitch components
• Q&A and practical discussion

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for manufacturing, process, design, test, and quality engineering professionals, as well as managers and supervisors involved in surface mount and mixed technology assembly operations. Participants responsible for improving production efficiency, quality, and reliability will benefit from this course.