ORLANDO – The SMTA International technical committee requests abstracts for SMTAI 2012, scheduled Oct. 14-18 here.

Papers should describe significant results from experiments, emphasize new techniques, and contain technical, economic or appropriate test data. Materials must be original, unpublished and non-commercial in nature.

Papers are being solicited in the following categories: advanced packaging/components; assembly; business/supply chain; emerging technologies; harsh environment applications; PCB technology, and process control.

Abstracts (300 words) are due Mar. 12 and must be submitted online.

Proposals are also solicited from individuals interested in teaching educational courses related to surface mount technology, advanced packaging, and electronics manufacturing. Half-day courses are preferred and also must be submitted online by Mar. 12.

A recognition plaque and $1,000 are given for the Best of Conference Presentation, Best of Proceedings Paper, and Best International Paper.
To submit an abstract, visit http://www.smta.org/smtai/call_for_papers.cfm. For more information, contact joann@smta.org.