SMTA International 2026

Back to Basics
Whether you’re new to electronics manufacturing or strengthening your foundational knowledge, Back to Basics provides a practical introduction to the PCB ecosystem. This full-day track at SMTA International features ten sessions led by industry practitioners covering the processes, equipment, and decisions that drive quality on the manufacturing floor.

Session Presentations:
• PCB Design:  Where It All Begins
• Behind the Scenes:  PCB Fabrication
• Bridging the Design-to-Fab Gap

Back to Basics
Whether you’re new to electronics manufacturing or strengthening your foundational knowledge, Back to Basics provides a practical introduction to the PCB ecosystem. This full-day track at SMTA International features ten sessions led by industry practitioners covering the processes, equipment, and decisions that drive quality on the manufacturing floor.

Session Presentations:
• Mastering the First Step:  Stencil Printing
• Component Placement:  Right Part, Right Place

Back to Basics
Whether you’re new to electronics manufacturing or strengthening your foundational knowledge, Back to Basics provides a practical introduction to the PCB ecosystem. This full-day track at SMTA International features ten sessions led by industry practitioners covering the processes, equipment, and decisions that drive quality on the manufacturing floor.

Session Presentations:
• Reflow Soldering:  What Really Happens
• Wave & Selective:  When and Why
• Rework Strategies That Work
• Cleaning and Coating:  Protect What You've Built

Back to Basics
Whether you’re new to electronics manufacturing or strengthening your foundational knowledge, Back to Basics provides a practical introduction to the PCB ecosystem. This full-day track at SMTA International features ten sessions led by industry practitioners covering the processes, equipment, and decisions that drive quality on the manufacturing floor.

Session Presentations:
• Trust But Verify:  Test and Inspection
• Connect the Dots:  A Guided Expo Walk