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SMCBA Conference 2025

MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
TUESDAY MAY 6 to THURSDAY MAY 8, 2025

SMCBA Conference 2025

MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

Courtyard Rooms

Tues May 6 to Thurs May 8, 2025

36th Electronics Design and Manufacture conference!

3 days of seminars, workshops and discussions on a broad range of topics for electronics practitioners of every kind!

Want to know of current advancements in Australian high-tech manufacture?  Come to Nadia's opening address for an update on s3b and Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) activities.

Only satisfied with schematics and data sheets?  Check out Chris's "Deep Dive" into DFM for PCBAs.

What does the future hold?  Jasbir will guide us through the most recent iNEMI published roadmap and look-ahead to the challenges of tomorrow!

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Tuesday 6 May

 

 

08:00 - 08:45 AM

 

Nadia Court

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Opening Address

Nadia Court

Director - Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B)

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Ben Kitcher

Executive Director - Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)

Strengthening Australia’s Sovereign Electronics and Semiconductor Supply Chain

Abstracts and Bios

 

09:00 - 10:30 AM

10:45 - 11:45 AM

12:30 - 02:00 PM

 

 Jasbir Bath

 

Jasbir Bath

Bath Consultancy LLC

The iNEMI Board Assembly Roadmap – A Ten Year Look Ahead to Tomorrows Challenges

Abstract and Bio

 

 

02:15 - 03:45 PM

04:00 - 05:00 PM

 

 Chris Turner

 

Chris Turner

Principal DFT Consultant - Redback Test Services

Risk-Driven Strategy for PCBA Design, Manufacture and Test

Abstract and Bio


Wednesday 7 May

 

 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

 Chris Turner

 

Chris Turner

Principal DFT Consultant - Redback Test Services

PCBA Design For Test - a Deep Dive

Abstract and Bio

 

 

09:15 - 10:15 AM

10:30 - 11:30 AM

 

 

 Rick Hartley

 

Chuck Corley

Speeding Edge

Feeding The Hungry Lion – Power Delivery System Design For Today’s Demanding Modern ICs - Pt1

Abstract and Bio

 

 

01:00 - 02:00 PM

 Chris Turner

 

Frank Faller

CEO - Elexon Electronics

PCB Connect on 26 February was a collaboration between RDAMBSC, AIDN, Manufacturing Excellence Forum Sunshine Coast and Elexon Electronics. Have you seen the Communique?

 

 

02:15 - 03:45 PM

04:00 - 05:00 PM

 Chris Turner

 

Chuck Corley

Speeding Edge

Feeding The Hungry Lion – Power Delivery System Design For Today’s Demanding Modern ICs - Pt2

Abstract and Bio


Thursday 8 May

 

08:00 - 09:00 AM

09:15 - 10:15 AM

10:30 - 11:30 AM

 Chris Turner

 

Dave Hillman

Hillman Electronic Assembly Solutions LLC

Manufacturing and Design Aspects of BTC components - Pt1

Abstract and Bio

 

 

01:00 - 02:00 PM

 Chris Turner

 

Matt / Stella

FutureElectronics (WT Group Australia)

Supply Chain Update

 

 

02:15 - 03:45 PM

 Chris Turner

 

Dave Hillman

Hillman Electronic Assembly Solutions LLC

Manufacturing and Design Aspects of BTC components - Pt2

Abstract and Bio


 

 

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 Registrations are now open!  

All attendees are automatically registered for

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NEW EVENT!

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IPC and SMCBA are thrilled to bring you the Australian Round of the New-for-2025 IPC Wire Harness Competition!  Like the Hand Soldering Competition, the winner will be the best combination of quality, time and safety - and will have the opportunity to compete in the international final!

The Australasian Round of the IPC Hand Soldering Competition will also be on again or 2025!

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Places will be strictly limited and pre-application will be necessary.  To pre-register your interest please contact us now!

 

  With the Proud Support of ElectroneX Expo and SMCBA Conference Event Sponsors

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And SMCBA's Media Partner

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