| Posted by Jade Po Kellard on 27 March 2009 at 06:00
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The SMTA is soliciting applications from graduate-level student members of the SMTA pursuing a degree and working on thesis research in electronic assembly, electronics packaging, or a related field, for the Charles Hutchins Educational Grant. Co-sponsored by the SMTA and Circuits Assembly magazine, the Hutchins Grant was established in memory of past SMTA president, educator, and industry colleague, Dr. Charles Hutchins. The $5000 grant has been presented annually since 1998.
All required materials are due Monday, April 20, 2009. The Grant Committee reviews all qualified applications and makes their recommendation to the SMTA Board of Directors. The grant will be presented at the SMTA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the SMTA International Conference in San Diego, CA, October 4-8, 2009.
Tentative applicants should visit the Student Application page for eligibility criteria and to complete an application:
http://www.smta.org/hutchins/student_app.cfm
For more information about the Charles Hutchins Educational Grant, contact SMTA Karen Bergseth at 952-920-7682 or karen@smta.org.
The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. |
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The term/concept of synergy seems very apt when applied to the
interaction of the Occam process solderless assembly concept in
combination with a unique PCB interconnection technology called twisted
wire interconnect or TWI. 
Fortunately even the most conservative most prognosticators now see at least a subdued “recovery” in 2010. 