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September 13, 2024 | ZESTRONEstimated reading time: 1 minute
ZESTRON, the global leader in high-precision cleaning products, services, and training solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA International (SMTAI) (SMTAI) 2024. The event will occur from October 20-24, 2024, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA. ZESTRON will exhibit at booth #2920.
At SMTAI, ZESTRON will spotlight its state-of-the-art Manassas Technical Center, which houses a comprehensive range of cutting-edge cleaning equipment. This facility is designed to support the most demanding cleaning challenges in electronics manufacturing, offering advanced cleaning solutions tailored to ensure high reliability in electronic assemblies. Visitors to ZESTRON’s booth will have the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the Manassas Technical Center, gaining an inside look at the sophisticated equipment and technologies available to customers for testing and process optimization. This virtual experience will showcase the latest innovations in cleaning technology, including equipment for precision cleaning, environmental testing, and more, all designed to improve cleaning efficiency and product quality.
In addition to its exhibit, ZESTRON’s Senior Application Engineer, Ravi Parthasarathy, will present a technical paper titled “Optimizing Cleaning Strategies for Advanced Packaging Technologies with Low Standoff Components.” This presentation, conducted in collaboration with Patrick Lawrence from ITW EAE and Evan Griffith from Indium Corporation, will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CDT in Room 48. The session will explore the latest strategies and innovations for optimizing cleaning processes in advanced packaging applications, highlighting the challenges and solutions associated with low standoff components.
Join ZESTRON at booth #2920 to learn how their products and services can enhance your cleaning processes and improve product reliability.
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