SMTA International 2026

Viktoria Rawinski graduated in Plastics and Rubber Engineering from the University of Applied Science in Wuerzburg. After her thesis on "Development and Design of a Temperature Controlled Electromechanic Test Rig for the Analysis of Piezo-fibre Sensors" she has been called to the... Read More →

Mike began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents. Mike is an internationally known speaker... Read More →

Mark Dydyk is a manufacturing executive and consultant with four decades of leadership experience spanning the semiconductor, specialty chemical, and medical device industries.
He has held roles including Plant Director, VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering and Operations, R&D Manager, Process Engineering Manager, and consultant supporting organizations ranging from emerging growth companies to global manufacturers... Read More →

ALBERT (AL) BLOCK is a seasoned PCB Manufacturing Strategist, bringing to DirectPCB over 45 years of expertise in the SMTA/PCB industry.  Throughout his 22-year tenure at National Instruments (NI), Al evaluated new designs for product reliability and led supplier audits to ensure... Read More →

Ram is a process-driven engineer with a passion for developing “greener” cleaning solutions that enhance wash process efficiency while reducing environmental impact. His work focuses on advancing technologies that control, contain, and recycle materials, helping customers operate... Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →