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Three manufacturing professionals inspect cylindrical battery cells and monitor automated equipment inside a modern U.S. production facility.
August 25, 2026

Forge Nano Battery Expansion Signals Demand for Blended Manufacturing Skills

Forge Nano broke ground August 19 on a major expansion of its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Morrisville, North Carolina.

  • Hiring Trends
Electronics manufacturing technicians inspect and test high-performance server equipment on a modern production floor.
August 18, 2026

Lenovo’s North Carolina Server Expansion Moves Into Its Next Hiring Phase

With more than 400 positions filled and hundreds more expected, the Whitsett expansion shows how AI infrastructure demand is creating new electronics manufacturing opportunities.

  • Hiring & Recruitment
Ultra HDI
August 13, 2026

What is Ultra-HDI, and Why Does It Matter for PCB Design Engineers

By Tara Dunn, SMTA Director of Training and Education

  • Industry Trends
Semiconductor technicians and apprentices examine a silicon wafer with an instructor in a modern electronics manufacturing training lab.
August 11, 2026

Texas Terafab Plan Puts Workforce Development on the Critical Path

The planned semiconductor campus could create thousands of jobs, but building a regional skills pipeline will be essential to turning investment into production capacity.

  • Workforce Development
A diverse group of manufacturing workers and an instructor examine automated electronics assembly equipment during a hands-on training session.
August 4, 2026

Detroit Manufacturing Academy Builds a Practical Path to Smarter Production

Apple’s collaboration with Michigan State University gives small and midsize manufacturers hands-on support in automation, quality, process improvement, and other advanced production skills.

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Technicians in cleanroom gear review wafer inspection equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing training environment.
July 23, 2026

TSMC’s New U.S. Investment Raises the Stakes for Semiconductor Workforce Planning

The company’s latest U.S. expansion plan points to a broader shift from single-facility hiring needs to long-term talent pipelines for advanced electronics manufacturing.

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December 3, 2026

SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

9:30am - 4:00pm PST

Fremont | Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley

November 17, 2026

SMTA LA/OC Expo and Tech Forum

10:00am - 3:00pm PST

Anaheim | Highway 39 Event Center

November 12, 2026

SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum

8:30am - 4:00pm EST

Melbourne | Melbourne Auditorium

November 10, 2026

SMTA Tampa Bay Expo & Tech Forum

10:00am - 4:00pm EST

St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater

October 1, 2026

SMTA Long Island Expo & Tech Forum

9:30am - 3:00pm EDT

Melville | Marriott Melville Long Island

September 22, 2026

SMTA Empire Expo & Tech Forum

8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Henrietta | RIT Inn & Conference Center

September 16, 2026

SMTA Utah Expo & Tech Forum

8:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City Marriott University Park

October 28, 2026

2026 Finals *Round 3* Bright Electronics Manufacturing Challenge

All day

Rosemont, IL | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Expo Showfloor

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Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Collaborative (EMAC)

Strengthening the electronics manufacturing workforce through partnership, training, and long-term commitment.

6600 City West Parkway | Suite 300 | Eden Prairie, MN 55344

(612) 515-6899  | info@electronicsworkforce.com

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