SMTA Space Coast Expo 2026 to be held in Melbourne, Florida

The SMTA Space Coast Chapter will host the 2026 Space Coast Expo and Technical Forum at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, Florida. The event, scheduled for November 2026, aims to bring together electronics manufacturing professionals, engineers, and technology suppliers for networking and technical education.

The expo will feature more than 60 exhibiting companies showcasing various technologies and services for the electronics manufacturing industry. Keynote speaker Chris Larsen of Aerospace Technology Group is scheduled to present on advanced manufacturing integration for small businesses.

Technical sessions will cover topics such as solder powder size types in ultra-high-density applications and data-driven frameworks for predictive bath life management in cleaning performance. Test Research, Inc. (TRI) has announced it will exhibit its suite of testing and inspection solutions, including 3D solder paste inspection, automated optical inspection, and semiconductor inspection technologies.