Keep up to date with the latest hot topics and new technology
In addition to the SMCBA Conference a series of free seminars will be held in the seminar theatre on the show floor. These sessions will run for 30 - 40 minutes and will cover a range of topics and technology to inform and keep you up to date with the latest developments and technology for electronics and advanced manufacturing.
The sessions for 2019 will be posted closer to the event. Below is a copy of the 2018 sessions as an example of the type of subjects that are normally presented.
Wednesday 5 September 2018
11.00am
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Why do some product development projects succeed, while others fail?
Sergei Plishka, Marketing Manager - Outerspace Design
Outerspace Design explains the three main reasons products fail, the root cause, and how to avoid them. Presentation includes many real world, first-hand examples of products that fail to take off, and why, but also shows successful projects that were able to avoid these pitfalls, and how they managed to navigate the rocky road of product development. Examples drawn from tech startups as well as more established brands.
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12.00noon
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When to Encapsulate
Alistair Little, Global Business Technical Director Resins – HK Wentworth Ltd
Modern electronic devices are regularly exposed to a wide range of different environments, in order to provide the desired performance there are a number of options available to provide the required protection. The presentation will show that encapsulation can not only provide protection, but also improve performance. The choice of resin, methods of application and performance benefits will be among the topics discussed installation.
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1.15pm
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Applications in 3D Printed Electronics
Matt Schimmelbusch, 3S & Additive Product Manager – Emona Instruments
3D printing technologies such as inkjet deposition and aerosol jet are revolutionizing electronics R & D, manufacturing, research and education with the printing of mutli-layer PCBs, as well as resistors, capacitors, antennas, sensors and think film transistors. These technologies allow companies to reduce the size, thickness and weight or their end products as well as bring designs to market more quickly and keep sensitive design information in-house.
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2.00pm
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Protecting Your Products From The Elements: Conformal Coating
Mark Steiner, MD – Hetech
In this presentation you will learn how you can use conformal coating to protect your product's electronics from water, dust and UV.
This presentation will cover:
• What is conformal coating and what is its advantages?
• The different methods of conformal coating
• How to design and prepare your products for conformal coating processes. .
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3.00pm
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Overview of Open Standards Computers - on- Modules
Alvin Tan, Country Manager - congatec
This session from congatec the German innovation driver for embedded computer technology will provide an overview about the advantages of open standards computer modules and drills down into the details of the new COM Express 3.0 specification. It will include a case study for Industrial Automation and IOT edge routers.
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4.00pm
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Industry 4.0 - What It Really Is And How It Can Help Your Company
John Wayland, CEO- Cumberland Manufacturing Centre
Industry 4.0 is introducing a new era of automated production and data exchange in factories and represents a major advance that will change how we manufacture goods. This presentation will explain what industry 4.0 really is and how to start implementing industry 4.0 as a manufacturer. It will cover areas including monitoring in the factory and after sales remotely. It will also explain what the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre is and how this is re-invigorating manufacturing. Case studies will also be examined to show how Industry 4.0 has increased productivity and profitability for companies.
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6.00pm
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Expo closes
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Thursday 6 September 2018
10.45am
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Why do some product development projects succeed, while others fail?
Sergei Plishka, Marketing Manager - Outerspace Design
Outerspace Design explains the three main reasons products fail, the root cause, and how to avoid them. Presentation includes many real world, first-hand examples of products that fail to take off, and why, but also shows successful projects that were able to avoid these pitfalls, and how they managed to navigate the rocky road of product development. Examples drawn from tech startups as well as more established brands
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11.30am
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Industry 4.0 - What It Really Is And How It Can Help Your Company
John Wayland, CEO- Cumberland Manufacturing Centre
Industry 4.0 is introducing a new era of automated production and data exchange in factories and represents a major advance that will change how we manufacture goods. This presentation will explain what industry 4.0 really is and how to start implementing industry 4.0 as a manufacturer. It will cover areas including monitoring in the factory and after sales remotely. It will also explain what the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre is and how this is re-invigorating manufacturing. Case studies will also be examined to show how Industry 4.0 has increased productivity and profitability for companies.
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12.30am
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When to Encapsulate
Alistair Little, Global Business Technical Director Resins – HK Wentworth Ltd
Modern electronic devices are regularly exposed to a wide range of different environments, in order to provide the desired performance there are a number of options available to provide the required protection. The presentation will show that encapsulation can not only provide protection, but also improve performance. The choice of resin, methods of application and performance benefits will be among the topics discussed installation.
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1.15pm
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Testing Challenges for Design and Reliability
Ralf Touby, Weiss-Voetsch Sales Director Asia Pacific – Simultech Australia
- Reliability Testing Challenges
- Failure Mechanisms
- Design for reliability and new testing approach / Riemen model
- Accelerated Testing
- Effectiveness of temperature change tests
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2.00pm
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Applications in 3D Printed Electronics
Matt Schimmelbusch, 3S & Additive Product Manager – Emona Instruments
3D printing technologies such as inkjet deposition and aerosol jet are revolutionizing electronics R & D, manufacturing, research and education with the printing of mutli-layer PCBs, as well as resistors, capacitors, antennas, sensors and think film transistors. These technologies allow companies to reduce the size, thickness and weight or their end products as well as bring designs to market more quickly and keep sensitive design information in-house.
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2.45pm
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IoT (Internet of Things) and Product Development
Mark Steiner, MD - Hetech
What is IOT and how does it apply to electronics design and manufacturing. Trends and the technologies available. What about the end-consumer? Future trends.
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3.30pm
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arcHUB - Custom IoT Smart Cities Device Developed from Scratch
Ray Keefe, MD – Successful Endeavours
A look under the covers of a real life development project and the design decisions that went with it. This includes the engineering analysis of the requirements, technology selection process, initial concept prototype, main system development and technical web services. This will be a detailed look at developing world first new technology from scratch. You can't google that!
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5.00pm
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Expo Close
Programme may be subject to change
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