Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference Program Announced
March 25, 2025 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
SMTA Europe is proud to announce the 2025 Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference, taking place 20-22 May in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This global conference is a three-day technical event with 27 technical presentations focused on building reliable electronics used in power electronics and harsh environments.
Session Topics Include:
- Harsh Environmental Reliability Conditions
- Testing & Cleanliness Validation
- Protective Coatings - Materials & Processes
- Testing of Coatings
- Reliability in Humid Environments - Failure Mechanisms
- Advanced Materials and Processes
- Interconnection Technologies - Materials, Processes & Validation Methods
- Particle Cleanliness & Particle Risk Assessment
The opening keynote speaker, Lothar Henneken, Ph.D., Robert Bosch GmbH, will present “Testing, Validation, Qualification for Automotive Electronics” on Tuesday, 20 May at 9:00am.
Following the keynote, a two-part professional development course will be instructed by Stefan Schmitt, SemikronDanfoss. The first part, titled “Robustness Validation vs. Qualification for Power Modules” will be followed by part two, titled “Challenges and Requirements for Harsh Environmental Power Module Testing.”
Registration is available online with early registration pricing in effect until 21 April 2025.
Suggested Items
Metanoia Licenses Cadence Tensilica ConnX 230 DSP for New SDR Platform
03/26/2025 | Cadence Design SystemsThe transition from analog to software-defined radio (SDR) represents a significant advancement in communication technology. Traditional analog systems rely heavily on fixed hardware for signal processing, which limits their flexibility and adaptability.
Finding Strength Through Laughter: IPC Women in Electronics Reception Inspires and Engages
03/26/2025 | Brittany Martin, I-Connect007The IPC APEX EXPO 2025 Women in Electronics Reception brought together women from the global electronics industry to network, enjoy refreshments, and engage in an insightful presentation by keynote speaker Jody Urquhart, a motivational speaker, comedienne, and author.
CACI Named to Top Workplaces USA 2025 Five Years in a Row
03/25/2025 | CACI International Inc.For the fifth consecutive year, CACI International Inc was named a Top Workplace USA by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. This latest accolade is a result of the company’s strong culture and legacy spanning more than 60 years.
IDC: Semiconductor Foundry 2.0 Market is Entering the Growth Phase from Recovery with 11% YoY Growth in 2025
03/24/2025 | IDCAccording to IDC ’s Worldwide Semiconductor Supply Chain Tracking Intelligence latest report, the global semiconductor market, following a recovery in 2024, is expected to experience steady growth in 2025.
STMicroelectronics Recognized as Top 100 Global Innovator 2025 for the Seventh Time
03/24/2025 | STMicroelectronicsSTMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has been named in the Top 100 Global Innovators 2025.