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Koh Young to Host SMTA Atlanta Chapter Technical Meeting on State-of-the-Art Test Techniques Presented by Vaughan Carlson from VALUE Engrafting
July 23, 2024 | Koh YoungEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Koh Young, the industry leader in True3D™ measurement-based inspection solutions and proud SMTA corporate sponsor, is excited to announce that it will host the next Atlanta Chapter technical meeting at its Americas Headquarters in Duluth, Georgia.
In this technical meeting, Vaughan Carlson, President of Value Engrafting will provide a comprehensive tutorial on testing and inspection processes critical to the PC Board manufacturing team. Topics will include Automated Inspection (Optical and X-ray), In-Circuit Test/Flying Probe Test, and Functional Test. The presentation will highlight the importance of maximizing fault coverage to ensure a high return-on-investment and will offer strategies to minimize the “Untested Device List” while saving money at each step of the process.
Vaughan Carlson, a veteran of the ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) Industry, holds a B.S.E.E. from Mississippi State University and an M.S.E.E. from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Carlson is the founder of VALUE Engrafting, a Test Engineering service company based in Huntsville, Alabama, established in 1988. His extensive experience includes starting his career at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth, Texas, working on the F-16 fighter for the U.S. Air Force.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with Mr. Carlson, SMTA Board and chapter members, as well as Koh Young during the tour after the presentation, allowing for further discussion and knowledge sharing.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Time: 4:30 - 7:00 PM EDT
- Location: 1950 Evergreen Blvd., Suite 200, Duluth, Georgia 30096
- Registration: https://smta.org/events
Costs:
- SMTA Members: $20
- Non-Members: $25
- Students and Retired/Job Seekers: Free
Event Schedule:
- 4:30 PM: Guest Arrival and Check-in
- 5:15 PM: Company Introduction and Dinner
- 6:00 PM: Presentation by Vaughan Carlson
- 6:45 PM: Wrap-up, Optional Tour with Networking
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