Soldering irons at the ready when NEW hits the NEC

It is at present unconfirmed whether Phillip Smith from CIL-UK will be returning to defend his title but he should since this year there are cash prizes and a ticket to SMT Nuremberg 2017 for the winner to pit their skills against an international pool of experts.

Participants will compete against each other to build a functional electronics assembly within a 45-minute time limit. Assemblies will be judged on soldering in accordance with IPC-A-610F Class 3 criteria, the speed at which the assembly was produced and overall electrical functionality of the assembly. Debbie Wade and Mark Harvey both from Advance Rework Technology Ltd will serve as the judges and the 2016 winners will be awarded on the last day of the expo (14th April) on the show floor by National Electronics Week Director, Claire Saunders.

'This is a fantastic opportunity for those with the set of skills required for such a precise talent can come and compete and converse with their peers and provide an opportunity for the visitors to see them in action' said Claire.

‘For the last 2 events winners have come from CIL-UK, I am sure they will be back with even more skill and speed – but can you beat them?  Book your space now and find out.