“The value gained by participants is ten-fold when instructors can directly address individual needs or concerns,” says Filz. She adds that instructors like Dr. Bhanu Sood, University of Maryland, and Bob Willis, of ASKbobwillis.com are already engaging in dialogue with industry and others are expected to join in conversations online soon.
IPC APEX EXPO faculty members are top experts in the industry, including: Daniel DiTuro, Honeywell International; Dale Lee, Plexus Corp.; Dr. Rita Mohanty, Speedline Technologies; Dr. Michael Osterman, CALCE; Douglas Pauls, Rockwell Collins; David Pinsky, Raytheon Corp.; Christopher Ryder of AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG; Cheryl Tulkoff, CRE, DfR Solutions; Phil Zarrow, ITM Consulting; as well as other distinguished technologists.
The professional development curriculum includes:
Counterfeit Components — Causes, Cures and Solutions (PD09)
Design and Packaging for Space Hardware and Other High-Reliability Applications (PD12)
Best Practices in Electronics Assembly Processes — Parts I and II (PD-13 and PD-17)
Preventing Production Defects and Failures (PD-15)
Controlling Moisture Content in Boards: Best Practices (PD19)
Failure Analysis: Lessons Learned (PD23)
PoP and BTC Assembly — Material, Process and Reliability (PD-26)
HDI: Introduction to Processes and Products (PD34)
Lead-Free Assembly for High Yields and Reliability (PD37)
Design and Assembly Challenges of BGAs and BTCs (PD39)
Tin Whiskers: Origin, Propensity, Mitigation (PD42)
Practical Tips for Rework of Advanced Packages (PD-51)
The complete list of professional development courses along with descriptions and instructor biographies is available at www.ipcapexexpo.org/courses. Each course consists of three hours of classroom instruction and includes a handbook for every attendee.
Early-bird registration discounts for the professional development courses and other IPC APEX EXPO programs are available through January 28, 2012. To view all registration options or to register, visit