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Man working on a PCB robot
March 3, 2026

Building the Workforce of the Future: How RoboticsCareer.org is Transforming U.S. Manufacturing Talent

The U.S. is facing a historic skills gap - pending retirements combined with a lack of trained new workers in the pipeline could leave millions of manufacturing jobs unfilled in the coming years. This presents a significant threat to our nation’s security and resiliency.

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March 3, 2026

IACMI Launches Make It In America Campaign for Manufacturing Careers

Outreach builds on ACE and METAL training programs, which are free and have graduated more than 5,000 participants since 2020.

Image of two high school engineering interns working hands-on at an electronics lab bench, soldering and assembling a circuit board while a mentor stands between them offering guidance. All three wear safety glasses and gloves, surrounded by semiconductor equipment and tools in a professional manufacturing environment.
March 2, 2026

11th Class of Engineering Interns Begins Forging Success at HYREL

Two new aspiring engineers have begun hands-on intensive learning and forging their future successes in the 11th class of interns at HYREL Technologies in Peoria, Arizona.

Promotional graphic for the ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Training Course hosted by Desco Industries and CE3S, featuring an ESD-safe workstation with a technician wearing a wrist strap, circuit boards on a grounded mat, monitoring equipment, and a schedule highlighting four May 2026 webinar dates with a “Register Now” call to action.
March 2, 2026

CE3S and Desco Industries Announce May 2026 ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Certification Webinar Series

Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, is pleased to announce the upcoming ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Training Course hosted by Desco Industries Inc., taking place throughout May 2026.

High-resolution image of a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom featuring advanced thermal processing equipment, including inline reflow and vacuum reflow systems, a semiconductor wafer in the foreground, and an engineer in full cleanroom attire working at a microscope in the background.
March 2, 2026

Kurtz Ersa Goes Semiconductor: Expanding Competence in Microelectronics & Advanced Packaging

Kurtz Ersa Inc. is strengthening its position in microelectronics and semiconductor technology. Effective September 1, 2025, ATV Technologie GmbH officially became part of the Kurtz Ersa Group and will operate under the new name Kurtz Ersa Semicon GmbH.

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March 2, 2026

SMTA Launches New Knowledge Base Platform

In December 2025, the SMTA launched a new platform for its Knowledge Base, where members can search and access over 6000 published technical papers and on-demand webinars.

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March 17, 2026

Connect With Us at APEX 2026 - Booth #2548

8:30am - 6:00pm PDT (10:30am - 8:00pm CDT)

Anaheim | Anaheim Convention Center

April 8, 2026

AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium - Student Technology Showcase

8:30 - 9:30am MST (10:30 - 11:30am CDT)

Avondale | Avondale Conference Center

April 21, 2026

Electronics Skills Challenge - Arizona Expo & Tech Forum

8:00am - 4:00pm MST (10:00am - 6:00pm CDT)

Mesa | DoubleTree by Hilton

April 28, 2026

Huntsville Student Skills Challenge

8:30am - 3:00pm CDT

Huntsville | Jackson Center

April 30, 2026

Electronics Skills Challenge - Atlanta Expo & Tech Forum

9:30am - 4:00pm EDT (8:30am - 3:00pm CDT)

Lawrenceville | Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

May 5, 2026

Wisconsin Student Skills Challenge

8:30am - 3:00pm CDT

Milwaukee | Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport

May 12, 2026

Electronics Skills Challenge - Upper Midwest Expo & Tech Forum

8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

Minneapolis | DoubleTree Minneapolis - Park Place

August 18, 2026

Michigan Student Skills Challenge - Michigan Expo and Tech Forum

8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

Livonia | Laurel Manor

October 25 - 29, 2026

SMTA International

8:30am - 5:30pm CDT

Rosemont | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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