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December 2015 • SMT Magazine 21 A cLoSer LooK AT SmTA needs. We pride ourselves on delivering a vast amount of non-commercial content that is new and not previously presented elsewhere. This is distributed via workshops, digital arti- cles, regional technical forums, national and international conferences and symposiums. Other vehicles for education are our SMT Pro- cess Certification program, local Chapter Tu- torial Programs, and multiple types of online educational offerings. Q: What are some of smtA's success stories in the industry? A: Several presidents, senior engineers, and managers at major OEM, EMS, and supplier cor- porations have credited their success to their di- rect involvement with the SMTA. Here is a link to a video that shows more. Members often share attributions of career advancement, attributions of company growth, and lifelong friendships due to the SMTA net- work. Q: What technologies do you consider the most im- portant for the future? A: Our technical committees are comprised of some of the best experts in the industry. They continue to be involved in research, new ad- vancements/trends and surround themselves with a strong network of other professionals. FeATureD Q&A