Koh Young to Host SMTA Atlanta Chapter Technical Meeting on State-of-the- Art Test Techniques presented by Vaughan Carlson from VALUE Engrafting August 15

Atlanta, GA – Koh Young, the industry leader in True3DTM measurement-based inspection solutions and proud SMTA corporate sponsor, is excited to announce that it will host the next Atlanta Chapter technical meeting at its Americas Headquarters in Duluth, Georgia.

In this technical meeting, Vaughan Carlson, President of Value Engrafting will provide a comprehensive tutorial on testing and inspection processes critical to the PC Board manufacturing team. Topics will include Automated Inspection (Optical and X-ray), In-Circuit Test/Flying Probe Test, and Functional Test. The presentation will highlight the importance of maximizing fault coverage to ensure a high return-on-investment and will offer strategies to minimize the “Untested Device List” while saving money at each step of the process.

Vaughan Carlson, a veteran of the ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) Industry, holds a B.S.E.E. from Mississippi State University and an M.S.E.E. from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Carlson is the founder of VALUE Engrafting, a Test Engineering service company based in Huntsville, Alabama, established in 1988. His extensive experience includes starting his career at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth, Texas, working on the F-16 fighter for the U.S. Air Force.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with Mr. Carlson, SMTA Board and chapter members, as well as Koh Young during the tour after the presentation, allowing for further discussion and knowledge sharing.

Event Details:

•  Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
•  Time: 4:30 – 7:00 PM EDT
•   Location: 1950 Evergreen Blvd., Suite 200, Duluth, Georgia 30096
•  Registration: Here at https://smta.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1873264&group=225179

  Costs:

•  SMTA Members: $20; Non-Members: $25
•  Students and Retired/Job Seekers: Free

  Event Schedule:

•  4:30 PM: Guest Arrival and Check-in
•  5:15 PM: Company Introduction and Dinner
•  6:00 PM: Presentation by Vaughan Carlson
•  6:45 PM: Wrap-up, Optional Tour with Networking

  Join us for an insightful session that will enhance your understanding of test engineering and improve your manufacturing process efficiency. For further information, please contact SMTA Atlanta Chapter President Doug Philbrick at dphilbrick@prime-ems.com or (770) 597-4829.