PCEA Assembly Conference
A fresh, focused event dedicated to board and electronics assembly
April 30 – May 1, DCU Center, Worcester, MA
Presented in partnership with PCB East and the Printed Circuit Engineering Association
All‑inclusive two‑day conference ONLY: $495
Includes admission to one-day exhibition Wednesday, April 29
Conference Chair: Chrys Shea – renowned SMT printing expert and respected industry veteran
Thursday, April 30
Morning: Basic Circuit Assembly
- Foundations of SMT: printing, placement, reflow, cleaning, inspection, and materials
- SMT from start to finish
- The latest process and technology advances
- Tutorials designed for newcomers
Afternoon: Advanced Circuit Assembly
- Stencil design, printer setup, solder paste optimization
- AI in assembly processes
- Reflow technology updates
- Cleanliness, conformal coatings, and reliability considerations
Friday, May 1
- Two half-day sessions: “Intro to the Art of Soldering”
- Instructor: Raymond Lawrence, CeTaq Americas – IPC‑certified trainer
- Practical soldering of TH and SMT components
This unique “conference within a conference” delivers:
- Proven strategies to prevent problems before they occur
- Real‑world remedies from true industry experts—not internet guesswork
- Insight into how seasoned professionals tackle common challenges
- Fixes you can implement immediately to save time, money, and effort
Expect practical training, hands‑on instruction, expert guidance, and valuable networking opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.
