One of the most highly anticipated shows to ever grace South Africa’s electronics industry is now just weeks away. Promising to focus the attention of the global electronics industry on all things South African, 9-10 March will see electronics professionals from around the world assemble at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre. Promising a wealth of business, networking and educational opportunities, the inaugural NEW SA exhibition will feature industry-leading exhibitors, trade associations, technical seminar programmes and much, much more!
Having built up a strong following in the UK over the last few years, NEW is now applying its successful formula to the South African market. So far, it has received a huge vote of confidence, attracting the support of some of the industry’s biggest names – Actum Electronics, Altium, Avnet Kopp, Brabek, Communica, Dizzy Enterprises, EBV, Goepel Electronics, Juki, MyData Automation, Radel, RS Components, Testerion and Zetech, to name but a few. The show is also being supported by ADEC, South Africa’s leading trade association, along with respected industry body, the SMART Group SA.
In addition to being able to evaluate leading-edge technologies on the show floor, NEW SA 2010 also offers visitors widespread educational opportunities as part of its dedicated support for a wide range of market sectors. Spanning Design & Development, Embedded, EMS, Photonics & Laser, Production Assembly, Solar & Green Design, Test & Measurement and Wireless, the show’s scope of coverage is supported by its commitment to learning and discovery. The result is the most extensive technical seminar lineup available today.
The team at Advanced Rework Technology (ART) will be running two officially certified IPC instructor-level training courses alongside the show. Visitors can choose from IPC-A-610 ‘Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies’, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 ‘Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies’. ART will also be running a range of one-day IPC Training Certification courses at the show, spanning lead-free soldering, crimping and ESD control. It’s an easy way to gain invaluable certification to progress your business and career.
In addition to the ART training workshops and seminars, the SMART Group will also be running an exclusive technical seminar programme during the show. Being led by some of the association’s most respected members, the programme will feature practical guides to critical manufacturing disciplines such as printing, wave soldering, reflow, rework and repair. The SMART seminar lineup will also show visitors how to improve yield with AOI and X-ray technologies, in addition to how to improve solder paste application with the SMART Standard. Other educational highlights include a presentation by Ocean Optics’ Roland Kuijvenhoven who will be examining Spectroscopy in Field Applications. When will you have a spectrometer in your house or car? And what will it do for you? Find out at the show!
Located in the heart of the region’s business, hotel and entertainment district, it is unlikely that there will ever be a dull moment at NEW SA 2010. Easily accessible, the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre is an ideal setting for business networking, while excellent transport links ensure it is easy to reach from all corners of South Africa and beyond. Commenting on the show, Event Director Claire Saunders explains: “NEW SA 2010 is a first for South Africa – and it has been a long time coming! We know that this industry has much to be proud of and has long deserved a show such as this. Truly all-encompassing with plenty of opportunities for South African companies to make their mark on the world stage, this is a serious platform for growth. Combining a compelling Johannesburg location, the most extensive technical seminar lineup available today and a vast scope of coverage, I am delighted to say that the NEW age has arrived!”
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