Trevor Galbraith

Editor-in-Chief Global SMT & Packaging magazine, Senior Producer and Presenter on Global SMT TV

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As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, Global SMT TV is proud to present a refreshing new series called “Rising Stars”. These are young, professional scientists and engineers, who are quickly making their mark on the electronics manufacturing industry.

Each of them will be hosting their own Live panel discussion or interview session from the Global SMT TV Show Floor Studio.

The Rising Stars series will be in addition to the normal range of topical debates and interviews conducted by Trevor Galbraith. Mike Konrad will also be presenting his “Reliability Matters” show, Live from the show floor. And finally, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Keith Bryant will host a series of guests on The Keith Bryant Show.

Checkout the program below. Be sure to join us for a great week in the home of Mickey Mouse, in Anaheim, California on March 18-20th!

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LIVE from APEX 2025!

Join us on March 19th from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM PST for two engaging fireside chats:

Fireside Chat #1: Data Transparency between CMs & Brands Is an Unfair Advantage
Explore how seamless data flow between contract manufacturers (CMs) and brands enhances time to market, operational efficiency, yields, and quality. Discuss the benefits of data transparency and how EMS companies can adapt to this evolving landscape.

Fireside Chat #2: You Aren’t Ready to Adopt AI (But You Could Be)
Delve into the readiness of manufacturing organizations to adopt AI technologies. Gain insights from Harsha Malshe's experience in building autonomous systems and learn how leaders can realign their organizations to successfully implement AI.

Speakers:

Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, Instrumental (Presenter)
Andrew Sheuermann, Arch Systems
Harsha Malshe, Merlin

Don't miss these insightful discussions at APEX 2025!

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📅 LIVE from APEX 2025!

🌟 Join us on March 19th at 12:45 PM PST for an insightful panel discussion on AI for Real: Improving Yield in SMA and Box Build.

Discover how manufacturers and brands are harnessing AI to boost yields and throughput in SMA and box build lines. Our panel of CEOs, AI adopters, and technologists will delve into AI visual inspection and AI-augmented root-cause analysis—exploring current successes, challenges, and future breakthroughs.

Panelists:

Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, Instrumental (Presenter)
Rustem Feyzkhanov, Instrumental
Oshri Cohen, Cybord
Ray K. Huang, Ring

📍 Add to your calendar by scanning the QR code below!

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Check out the video of the day- Anna-Katrina Shedletsky is one of a team of Rising Stars in the electronics manufacturing community, who will be presenting a panel discussion and fireside chat program at IPC APEX Expo in March, 18-20th.

In this interview she discusses the activities of Instrumental, the company she co-founded to help companies optimize their manufacturing lines and navigate the increasing complex supply chain.

https://t.co/7ITyOU83nH

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🎥 LIVE from APEX 2025!

Join us on March 19th at 12:00 PM PST for an exciting panel discussion on "Faster, Smaller, Wider – The Quality Assurance Challenge of Keeping Pace with New Trends in Electronics Manufacturing."

As electronics engineering evolves rapidly with new technologies, materials, and processes, the quality assurance landscape faces new challenges. Our expert panel will explore emerging trends, strategies for managing these advancements, and how to stay ahead of quality issues.

Panelists:
Viktoria Rawinski (Presenter)
Benjamin Alfes, Lackwerke Peters
Andy Behr, Panasonic
Jeffrey Kennedy, Zestron

📅 For more information and to add this event to your calendar scan the QR code below.

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Check out the video of the day- In the field of Failure Analysis, Viktoria Rawinski has established her name as a leading expert in the field.

At IPC APEX Expo March 18-20th, Viktoria will be joining a lineup of Rising Stars who will be hosting a series of in-depth panel discussions and interviews. Trevor Galbraith talks to Viktoria about her work and what we can expect at APEX.

https://t.co/hDmDP1MHo3

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Boost Your Brand with a GLOBAL Technology Award!

Looking to build trust and add value to your products? Winning a GLOBAL Technology Award is your chance to rise above the competition! These prestigious awards celebrate cutting-edge innovations in EMS manufacturing equipment, materials, and services, giving your brand the recognition it deserves.

Stand out on the world stage! Winners will be showcased at Productronica 2025—the industry’s biggest event—this November in Munich, Germany.

Seize the moment! Gain global exposure, elevate your credibility, and put your innovation in the spotlight. Enter now and make your mark!

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📅 Save the Date!
Join us on March 19th, 2025 at 11:15 AM (PST) at IPC APEX for a dynamic panel discussion on Under Stencil Wipe-Cleaning!

Learn about the critical role of under-stencil wiping in the stencil printing process and how effective cleaning can prevent defects. We’ll dive into key topics like solvent selection, process parameters, and best practices—all crucial for optimizing your SMT yield and ensuring high-quality results.

✨ Panelists:

Adam Klett, Ph.D., KYZEN (Moderator)
Debbie Carboni, KYZEN
Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering
Anna Lifton, MacDermid Alpha
Don’t miss this essential session for improving your stencil printing process and achieving top-tier performance!

📍 Add to your calendar!

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Check out the video of the day- In this video, Anna-Katrina Schedletsky is one of a team of Rising Stars in the electronics manufacturing community, who will be presenting a panel discussion and fireside chat program at IPC APEX Expo in March, 18-20th.

In this interview she discusses the activities of Instrumental, the company she co-founded to help companies optimize their manufacturing lines and navigate the increasing complex supply chain.

https://t.co/mbIzLbAfEf

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Check out the video of the day- Trevor Galbraith interviews Jeremy Vanselous, CEO of SearchWorks about the labor and skills shortages in electronics manufacturing. As a recognized expert in recruiting C-Level managers for the EMS industry, Jeremy is listed within the top one percent of Recruitment Experts in the USA.

https://t.co/VeKDGjYkO9

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Check out the video of the day- Ismael Estrada announces the official opening of the Kurtz Ersa factory in Juarez, Mexico. Reflow ovens manufactured in Mexico offer considerable benefits, including faster delivery and lower costs. Delivery times are currently eight weeks and the first orders have been placed.

https://t.co/W20WdQ2oRs

[Trevor Galbraith @TG1956]

Check out the video of the day-Anna-Katrina Schedletsky is one of a team of Rising Stars in the electronics manufacturing community, who will be presenting a panel discussion and fireside chat program at IPC APEX Expo in March, 18-20th.
In this interview she discusses the activities of Instrumental, the company she co-founded to help companies optimize their manufacturing lines and navigate the increasing complex supply chain.
https://t.co/mbIzLbAfEf

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Check out the video of the day- Victor Madero, CEO at SMTVYS describes the manufacturing solutions they provide. Recently, they added VJ Electronix to their line card. They also added a new coating line that is contains linear motors for greater speed and accuracy and is fitted with high accuracy Japanese valves. The valves are interchangeable between various coating and dispensing platforms.
https://t.co/CCNj9PqPub

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Check out the video of the day- Karol Natora describes the different levels of service they provide, ranging from head maintenance and repair, nozzles and other consumables used in the pick and place process and in printers.

https://t.co/48Wk5g0Pmu

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Check out the video of the day- Artruro Beltran has recently been appointed President of the SMTA Guadalajara chapter, which hosts the largest SMT show in Mexico. Artruro discusses his plans for continuing the growth and training based around young, new engineers joining the industry.

https://t.co/Yb1Hl0pr55

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Check out today's "Tech Talk" with Adam Klett.

Adam describes his methodology for designing a new cleaning regime for NPI or updating existing processes. He also give his views on batch cleaning versus inline cleaning machines.

In the Advanced Packaging field, where there are are number of challenges around oxidisation or metal removal from parts, Kyzen have designed a special range of new chemistries, the latest of which is designed to clean bonding wires.

https://t.co/FKybmZPqcG

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Check out the video of the day- On his first visit to SMTA Guadalajara, Don Dennison gives his first impressions on this rapidly expanding market and how it compares with services north of the border.

https://t.co/VWOF6HaSAp

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Check out the video of the day- Trevor Galbraith interviews Jeremy Vanselous, CEO of SearchWorks about the labor and skills shortages in electronics manufacturing. As a recognized expert in recruiting C-Level managers for the EMS industry, Jeremy is listed within the top one percent of Recruitment Experts in the USA.

https://t.co/VeKDGjYkO9

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Check out todays video of the day- StenTech have developed a unique nanocoating called Bluprint that is applied using Vapour Phase Deposition and lasts for the life of the stencil.

https://t.co/0db29NHR9g

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Check out the video of the day- With a large installed base of over 2,400 inspection machines in Mexico, Heriberto Cueves, Mexico Sales Manager discusses the support infrastructure and his aspirations to grow sales to 2,800 in the near future.

https://t.co/1rzLujThZt