March, 15 2011- The Capital Chapter is pleased to announce the upcoming SMTA meeting at EIT, Inc., 108 Carpenter Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 on March 29, 2011 from 4pm-8pm. Two industry experts will share their expertise in the field of IPC standards and inspection. Ms. Helena Pasquito, EPTAC Corporation, and Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering Services, will discuss the key industry standards IPC J-STD-001 as well as IPC-A-610 and the changes both standards have experienced over the past years as well as talk about the possibility of improving the print yields by using automated solder paste inspection.  The evening is scheduled as follows: 5:00 - 5:30 Sign in and Networking 5:30 - 6:15 Dinner (Survey for future meetings) 6:15 - 7:15 Presentation 1: Helena Pasquito, EPTAC Corporation ? IPC J-STD 001/IPC-A-610 7:15 - 7:25 Break 7:25 - 8:25 Presentation 2: Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering ? Using Automated Solder Paste Inspection to Improve Print Yields Each presentation includes a 45 min presentation with a 15min. time frame for a QA session. Registration fees: Members: $20 Non Members: $30 To RSVP, please follow the link: http://www.smta.org/chapters/rsvp.cfm?BEE_ID=2506BULK_EMAIL_NO=1  About SMTA: 25 Years Developing Solutions in Electronics Assembly The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including Microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. For more information or to join, please visit www.smta.org