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The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) and CALCE University of Maryland are inviting the industry to submit technical papers for presentation at the VIRTUAL 2021 Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials. The event will be held on August 3–5, 2021.
Papers are being sought on topics such as applications of blockchain and other security methods, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity concerns associated with counterfeit parts and materials, and inspection tools and techniques for detecting counterfeits.
The submission of abstracts are due April 23, 2021. For more information, click here.
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