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Top 5 SMT Industry Trends for 2019

We examined future trends in the electronics industry, and more specifically the surface mount process. Here is our summary of SMT trends that will dominate in 2019 and beyond. Solder Usage for Electronic Miniaturization The continuing trend for miniaturization of electronics creates ongoing challenges for soldering product formulators and stencil manufacturers. Usage of smaller components […]
BlueRing Stencils Showcases Cutting Edge Printing Technologies at SMTA International 2017

Lumberton, NJ – Formed from the merger of two powerhouse stencil manufacturers (FLS and MET); BlueRing Stencils will be highlighting advanced printing technologies at SMTA International in Rosemont, IL on September 19th-20th. In booth #905, BlueRing Stencils will have their broad portfolio of printing products and services on display, and will also take part in […]
Fine Line Stencil and Metal Etching Technology Announce Merger

Lumberton, NJ – Fine Line Stencil (FLS) and Metal Etching Technology (MET) Associates announce they are merging. The new company will be known as BlueRing Stencils. BlueRing Stencils will maintain 8 manufacturing locations across the USA (TX, NJ, NH, CA, FL, IN, MN & NC). Fred Cox of MET has been appointed President of BlueRing […]

Events

Thursday, October 17th
Location: Melville Marriott Long Island
1350 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747
www.smta.org

Wednesday, November 20th
Melbourne Auditorium
625 East Hibiscus Blvd
Melbourne, FL
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Wednesday, December 4th
Location: Bestronics Box Build Facility
2243 Lundy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
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Tuesday, February 4th – 6th
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
www.ipcapexexpo.org