We’re excited to share that our R&D manager, Mélanie Mathon, will be leading a Professional Development Course (PDC) at the upcoming SMTA International 2025 – one of the industry’s most anticipated events!
🗓️ Thursday, October 23, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont, Illinois, USA
🎓 Course Title:
Overview of Solder Paste Technologies: From Formulation to Process Optimization in SMT Assembly
Why attend Mélanie Mathon’s course?
Solder paste is at the heart of SMT performance—and understanding its formulation, behavior, and interaction with your processes is essential to improving yield and reliability.
In this focused session, Mélanie will guide participants through:
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The fundamentals of solder paste chemistry and rheology
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How formulation choices impact printability, reflow, and residues
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Process-related challenges: bridging, voiding, slumping, graping, and more
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The latest innovations in low-residue, halogen-free, and high-reliability pastes
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Practical tips for optimization across stencil printing, placement, and reflow
Whether you’re in R&D, process engineering, quality, or production, this course is designed to give you the technical edge you need in today’s fast-paced SMT environment.
Secure your seat
Spaces are limited for this in-demand course. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the field’s most insightful experts and bring home actionable solutions for your own production challenges.
👉 Register now via the SMTAI website
We look forward to seeing you in Rosemont this October!
