Three weeks to ElectroneX expo and SMCBA conference

The competitive future of practically every Australian industry sector is increasingly dependent on the usage and integration of the latest electronics into all aspects of production, assembly, systems development, maintenance and service. Improvements can be more easily achieved by keeping up to date with the latest technologies, products, development tools.

The annual electronics design and assembly expo, ElectroneX, will provide industry professionals an opportunity to access a wealth of knowledge on electronics design and manufacture, embedded systems and new product development. The event, to be held in Melbourne from 11-12 September 2013, comprises a major trade show - with more than 100 companies represented - that will showcase and demonstrate the latest product releases for industry, scientific and commercial applications.

ElectroneX, held in conjunction with the SMCBA Design & Manufacture Conference, is Australia’s largest specialised exhibition and conference for the electronics sector, primarily targeting OEMs and electronic systems designers and integrators. 

The event features components, equipment and supplies for: assembly, board cleaning, cables and connectors, CAD and manufacturing software, cases and product casings, contract manufacturing, design modules, development software and tools, displays, LEDs, education, training and certification, electronics repair, electronic component supply, embedded computers and systems, enclosures, EMI/EMC control and certification, GPS controls and modules, industrial computers and platforms, industrial panels, identification and labelling, M2M connectivity tools, measurement equipment and instrumentation, membranes and overlays, motors and drives, PCB design and fabrication, power converters, batteries and supplies, prototyping verification equipment and software, rework tools, microwave RF and wireless solutions, service and maintenance equipment, semiconductor and microchip technology, soldering supplies, solar supplies, switches, test equipment, touch screens and controls, wire and harness.

ElectroneX also features an extensive range of equipment for test, measurement, research and development, maintenance, service and repair with a number of companies releasing new products together and offering special offers for any orders taken at the show. Agilent Technologies, ADM Instruments, Emona Instruments, Scientific Devices, National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz are just some of the leading companies exhibiting at the expo. Visitors can bench test and compare all the latest solutions for electronic, electrical, scientific, medical, communications and industrial test, monitoring and measurement.

The SMCBA conference sessions are being presented by four international speakers: Tom Hausherr, PCB Libraries USA, Martin O’Hara, Tridatacom UK, Dave Hillman, Rockwell Collins USA and Neil Douglas, Forus NZ.

The two-day CAD library management for electronics design workshop will present a practical guide to the many issues facing a design team in establishing and maintaining an effective library structure that is expandable and flexible, yet ensures a discipline of process for establishing procedures, standards and methods of working that are accepted and adopted by all concerned for achieving consistent and reliable results. Electronic design starts with CAD libraries, and if part numbers, footprints, symbols and models are not correct then project failure will occur. This will lead to delays and extra expense for redesigns. Hausherr will deliver this workshop. Martin O’Hara, EMC expert and author of EMC at Component and PCB Level will present his renowned workshop ‘Circuit Board & Layout Issues for EMC Compliance’. Martin will provide essential background knowledge and best design practices for improving the EMC performance of any circuit design.

Dave Hillman returns to address the many issues faced and to be considered in the manufacture of electronic products. The problems encountered, the root causes and solutions to eliminate or mitigate these problems will be discussed. He will present several other sessions including a workshop on LGA and QFN component technology.

Other presentations will include a statistical process control workshop, an IPC certification course and a specially designed program for new or soon-to-be graduates and technicians entering the electronics industry - on SMT, ESD, DFM.

To download a PDF version of the SMCBA conference program, click here.