The SMTA Rocky Mountain Chapter
is pleased to announce the next Technical Session:
“PCB101”
October 15, 2014
Join us for theSMTA Rocky Mountain Chapter technical session entitled PCB101. PCB101 is an informative technical session focusing on vendor qualifications, DFM, CAM, and board layout considerations.
Who should attend: Quality engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, Engineering Managers, Buyers and Engineering Students.
PCB101 Topics and Presenter introductions:
“PCB 101” presented by Mark Thompson, Prototron Circuits.Mr. Thompson will take the audience through the entire PCB fabrication process, starting with CAM and ending with final inspect / ship. In addition, the presentation will include visual aids that show what the process looks like as well as what the production panel looks like before and after the given process.
Mark Thompson has been in the PCB industry for over 33 years. His primary area of expertise has been in pre-engineering and Design for Manufacture at Prototron Circuits for the past 18 years.
“The 10, 10, 10 Method” presented by Richard Snogren, founder of Bristlecone LLC and developer of My Camp Kitchen Products. Mr. Snogren will instruct the audience on the 10, 10, 10 method for selecting a PCB fabricator by suggesting 10 Insights, 10 questions, and 10 Observations that can help you make good decisions on fabricator selection.
Richard Snogren has a BS in Chemistry and Biology from Western Michigan University. Mr. Snogren maintains an active role in the DoD Executive Agent program for PCB technology and is currently in a leadership role in Supply Chain Risk Management.
“DFM” presented by Jerry Arreola, PalPilot International Corp.Mr. Arreola will focus on design considerations for cost-effective PCB manufacture. Topics covered will be basic cost drivers for technology, material selection, PCB constructions, surface finish, panel optimization, and general PCB design parameters.
Jerry Arreola brings over 20 years of PCB Engineering experience and has served roles as Manufacturing Engineer for AST, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for PairGain Technologies and Netlist. Jerry is currently PCB Design Manager at PalPilot International Corp.
Event Details:
LocationAnythink Wright Farms
5877 E. 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80602
Map to the event:Google Map
Event Registration Fee:$45.00 members
$55.00 nonmembers
Time10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
DateOctober 15, 2014
RSVP byOctober 13, 2014 (*)
(*) Lunch is included. To ensure adequate number of meals for the event, RSVPs MUST be received no later than 10/13/2014. Please note, space is limited to 50 attendees.
Sponsors include:
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If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Patty Chonis at 970-443-9233 or Daren Harline at 303-589-0440.
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