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108 SMT Magazine • February 2015 1 SMTa Seeks Papers for SMTaI 2015 The association is seeking technical papers for presentation at SMTA international 2015. Ab- stracts are due February 13, 2015. proposals are also solicited from individuals interested in teach- ing educational courses related to surface mount technology, advanced packaging, and electronics manufacturing. 2 IPC Secures Passage of raMI act president obama has signed the omnibus spend- ing bill into law. included in this bill was critical advanced manufacturing innovation legislation called the revitalize american Manufacturing and innovation (rAMi) Act, which was a top ipC policy priority. 3 Lectronix receives MFi License "as an innovative electronics supplier, lectronix is always keeping an eye on the future. We see more and more customers across diverse industries that are finding connectivity with apple devices to be a key part of their product strategy. With this license we are now better prepared to help our customers build those solutions," said Tom bayerl, ceo. 4 IPC aPeX Features Complimentary Networking events "The special events at the show add tremendous value for attendees," says alicia balonek, ipc senior director of trade shows and events. "Most of the events are complimentary with pre-registration, whether you pre-register for complimentary exhibit hall admission or sign up for our most comprehen- sive educational package, the all-access package." top ten News Highlights from SMT007 this Month 108 SMT Magazine • February 2015