Events

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Innovation in Industry

7 September 2018

Nelson Mandela University

Technical conference focused on sharing applications of new technology being used in the South African arena.

Register at http://iic.mandela.ac.za

European Microwave Week

23-28 September 2018

Madrid, Spain

Bringing industry and academia together and covering microwave ICs and technology, wireless technology and radar, this event includes three conferences and a trade and technology exhibition featuring leading players from across the globe.

Register at www.eumweek.com

electronica India

26-28 September 2018

New Delhi, India

Taking place in conjunction with productronica India and LASER World of Photonics India, this trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications represents the entire value-added chain of the electronics industry.

Register at www.electronica-india.com

SMTA International

14-18 October 2018

Illinois, USA

Conference and exhibition covering SMT manufacturing equipment and technologies, featuring high-quality technical information and networking opportunities.

Register at www.smta.org/smtai/

electronicAsia

13 – 16 October 2018

Hong Kong, China

Co-located with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, this is a premier sourcing event for components, assemblies, electronics production, display and solar photovoltaic technologies.

Register at www.electronicasia.hktdc.com

EDI CON USA

17-18 October 2018

California, USA

Brings together RF, microwave, EMC/EMI and high-speed digital design engineers and system integrators for networking, product demonstrations, training and learning opportunities.

Register at www.ediconusa.com

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