Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts, SMTA and University of Maryland

Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts

September 9-10, 2008 Samuel Riggs Alumni Center, University of Maryland College Park, MD Conference Information SMTA and CALCE @ University of Maryland are pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts will be held September 9-10, 2008 at the University of Maryland. The first symposium was an overwhelming success with participation of part manufacturers, distributors, users, government and law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, authentication technology manufacturers, academic institutions, supply chain and brand protection professionals. Going beyond anecdotes and examples of counterfeit parts, this symposium focuses on the solutions that are available and are under development by all sectors of the industry. Topics will include: Electronic parts supply chain Sources of counterfeit parts Proven methodologies for reducing chances of being victims of counterfeit parts Supply chain management tools to mitigate counterfeit part risks Inspections tools and techniques for detecting counterfeit parts Authentication techniques for securing electronic part supply chain Trade and business issues adopted by industry Law enforcement and international cooperation

For more information about conference participation or registration, contact Melissa Serres Marx at SMTA, Melissa@smta.org, 952-920-7682.

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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. For more information, visit www.smta.org.