SMYRNA, GA – Registration is now open for PCB West, the premier conference and exhibition for PCB assembly engineers, designers, fabricators and managers.

PCB West 2010 will be held Sept. 28 – 30 at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center and is sponsored by the UP Media Group publications PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB and CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY.

Now in its 19th year, PCB West provides show attendees – printed circuit board (PCB) engineers, designers, fabricators, assemblers and managers – with the most targeted conference in the PCB design industry. It is the only significant electronics manufacturing trade show in the Silicon Valley.

PCB West 2010 highlights include:

* A three-day technical conference consisting of more than 30 presentations, including 10 workshops, panel sessions and half-day seminars.

* A special assembly-focused track on counterfeit components, LEDs and outsourcing costs.

* Critical environmental regulations such as developing a systematic approach to compliance and improved environmental performance.

* A one-day exhibition, featuring the PCB industry's leading vendors.

* The popular "FREE Wednesday," including eight free technical sessions.

* Networking opportunities throughout the week, from organized coffee breaks to the Wednesday Night Reception, and other events on the show floor.

Full details regarding the conference and exhibition are available at pcbwest.com.

Attendees who register for the conference by August 27, 2010, will receive a $100 discount on select conference packages. Admission is free for the one-day exhibition and other "FREE Wednesday" events (registration and a badge required). To register or learn more about the show, visit pcbwest.com.

For more information about PCB West, visit pcbwest.com or contact Show Manager Alyson Skarbek at 404-665-7749 or askarbek@upmediagroup.com.