10.00am

Expo Opens

10.45am

Reliability in Programmable Power Supplies
Erez Bar, EU and ASEAN Sales Manager – TDK – Lambda (Glyn Ltd)

This session will cover the importance of reliability in power supplies. Includes how to ensure reliability in RND and manufacturing procedure and how to synchronize all aspects from design to after sales to achieve highest reliability.

11.30am

Affordable Yet Versatile Multifunction 12 in 1 Test & Measurement Devices for Everyone 
Kendrick Tan, Regional Sales Manager APAC – Digilent Inc

Digilent, now a part of Emerson, has been at the forefront of innovation since 2000, crafting hardware and software solutions that empower engineers, researchers, educators, and scientists to design and test with unparalleled flexibility. Our customizable solutions cater to both seasoned professionals and emerging engineers, accelerating development while maintaining a low barrier to entry.
Specializing in USB-based test and measurement devices, flexible and intuitive software, low-cost data acquisition and data logging tools, and AMD-based FPGA development boards, our products’ design philosophy champions your creativity.

12.15pm

Herding cats - Harnessing all aspects of Successful Product Development
Sergi Plishka, Client Engagement Officer – Outerspace Design

This session will guide you through the journey or taking a product from good to great. Will include disciplines, the process and tools to get you there. 

1.15pm

Handling Complexity in PCB Manufacturing and Assembly
Tejas Shah, Business Development Manager ANZ - QualiEco Circuits 

As electronic designs become more compact and complex, the demand for advanced PCB manufacturing and assembly techniques has significantly increased. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing challenges such as fine-pitch components, high-layer count boards, specialized material requirements. This seminar will explore key innovations in complex PCB fabrication and assembly, including the use of advanced materials, specialized manufacturing techniques, and cutting-edge inspection methods. We will discuss how high-precision processes such as via-in-pad technology, advanced laminates, and high-reliability soldering ensure superior performance in demanding applications. Additionally, we will highlight advanced testing and quality assurance techniques essential for achieving robust and reliable PCB assemblies. Join us to gain insights into the latest advancements ensuring your next project benefits from world-class expertise.

2.15pm

Compliance and Regulatory Approval to Sell Your Products in AU & Globally
Praveen Rao, CEO & Technical Director – C-PRAV Labs and Certifications

You have a great innovative idea, source funds and start building a team to kick start your dream project. Concept to reality – the build starts including design, development, prototypes, testing & validation, approvals and finally sales. This session will cover how to ensure that the product is compliant with mandatory regulations, which countries to market and sell your product, standards you need to test your product to, how you should configure your products for testing, what regulations apply for your product and after testing, how to complete the approvals? At C-PRAV, we specialize in and have guided hundreds of various manufacturers to sell their products globally.

3.15pm

From Edge AI and ADAS to Landing on the Moon and Mars: Unveiling Microchip's AI-Centric 64-Bit Processors
Michael Reznik : Staff Embedded Solutions Engineer & Rongping Zhou, Senior Embedded Solutions Engineer - Microchip Technology Inc

Over the past six months, Microchip has entered the 64-bit processor market segment with a dedicated focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Join us as we explore the two high-performance families that have recently emerged from Microchip's innovation pipeline.
The PIC64GX family has been crafted for Industrial Edge computing, featuring a powerful machine learning (ML) engine and deterministic performance capabilities while running Linux. On the other hand, the PIC64HX family has been designed to cater to high-performance AI applications across Automotive, Defence and Space. Notably, the PIC64HX family has been a result of a collaborative effort with NASA, and its Radiation Hardened variant - PIC64HPSC
(High-Performance Spaceflight Computer) - will be utilized by NASA as a next-generation spaceflight computer. Both families boast a robust set of security features, with the PIC64HX family specifically incorporating post-quantum security measures.

4.15pm

Smart AI In Conformal Coating and Dispensing : Optimising Processes from Start to Finish
Gianfranco Sinistra, Sales Director – OnBoard Solutions

This session explores the latest advancements in using Smart AI technology within conformal coating and dispensing processes. Gain insights into how AI-driven solutions enhance precision, efficiency, and quality in coating applications, from material selection to project completion. Key topics include selecting the right conformal coating for different applications, streamlining workflows using Rehm’s Protecto series and driving projects from initial concept to final implementation. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to optimise their coating processes and improve product reliability.

5.00pm

Avoiding EMC Issues and Simple Tests you can do Yourself
Ray Keefe, Managing Director – Successful Endeavours

It is so frustrating to have a working electronics product only to put it through a compliance test and have it fail. It feels like you got right up to the finish line and then suddenly you are swept backwards. But there are ways to reduce that risk and this seminar looks at how electronics design teams can minimise the likelihood of a failed test through good design process and some basic measurements you can do yourself to spot problems at the prototype stage.

6.00pm

Expo Closes

9.00am

Expo Opens

9.30am

Software-defined Test: A More Efficient Way to Automate and Validate
Daniel Shaddock, CEO – Liquid Instruments

Efficient test workflows are essential for high-quality product development. FPGA-based, software-defined instruments enable seamless automation and reconfiguration from design to verification. With multi-instrument capabilities and in-line neural networks, Moku test systems empower electrical engineers to integrate real-time signal processing, intelligent feedback, and adaptive measurement strategies. In this seminar, we will explore how this digital-first approach minimises manual intervention, optimises precision, and enhances flexibility for advanced research and development.

10.15am

High Mix SMT Manufacturing
Gary Brown, Regional Sales Manager – Oritech

This session will discuss the importance of selecting the right fit pick and place machine for high mix SMT manufacturing.

11.00am

Leveraging Strategic Partnerships with Tech Consulting Firms to Transform Traditional Products into Smart Innovations
Ruwan Jayanetti, Distinguished Engineer – Nagarro Software

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, companies that once offered conventional products are now compelled to innovate and align with the growing trend of smart products to remain competitive. Rather than investing heavily in building in-house expertise, a more efficient and scalable approach is to collaborate with experienced technology consulting firms. These partnerships provide the necessary technical expertise and resources to accelerate digital transformation. This presentation will explore how businesses can leverage strategic collaborations to modernise their offerings, optimize operations, and meet the ever-growing technological demands of the market all while staying focused on their core business objective.

12 noon

Advancing Edge Computing with AMD
Dr. Joe Peng, Sr. Regional Sales Manager ANZ – Avnet

Edge computing is rapidly evolving, but significant challenges remain—ranging from I/O bottlenecks to compute limitations and memory constraints. Traditional MCUs and MPUs struggle to keep up with modern design demands due to their fixed peripherals, low processing power, and restricted memory bandwidth. AMD is addressing these challenges head-on with the Versal™ AI Edge adaptive FPGA
SoCs, offering unparalleled flexibility, performance, and efficiency for edge applications. This session will identify the biggest challenges in edge computing today and explore how AMD Versal™ AI Edge adaptive FPGA SoCs mitigate system bottlenecks. Learn how AMD’s cutting-edge solutions enhance connectivity, accelerate computing, and optimize memory bandwidth for next-gen
edge applications.

1.00pm

Technology & Process Capabilities Currently Required for SMT PCB Assembly in Australia
Srinivasa Balamurugan, Managing Director - Techal Solutions

The current Australian market demands advanced equipment and technology with robust process capabilities for SMT PCB assembly & Prototyping. As circuit designs become increasingly complex and new assembly methods emerge—such as combining solder paste jetting and SMD placement in a single machine—it's essential to keep equipment up to date to support evolving manufacturing processes.
Techal Solutions provides cutting-edge equipment solutions for SMT PCB assembly and related automation. The Essemtec Hybrid SMD Pick & Place System, integrates solder/glue jetting and SMD placement in a single process. This versatile system enables the production of virtually any type of PCB assembly currently in the market.
Additionally, the Essemtec system offers exceptional flexibility, allowing for on-site configuration and technology upgrades to meet evolving production needs.

2.00pm

Building a Product Test System the Right Way
Dmitry Goncharov, Sales Engineer - Braemac & Chris Farmer, Managing Director - Wired-in Software

There are often common issues with production test equipment built in house by the product development team. These include unreliable equipment by not choosing hardware fit for purpose, difficult to maintain test software, hardware obsolescence, poor documentation, and the effort to gather test insights is largely manual and slow. In this presentation you’ll learn how we build production test systems at Wired-in Software using the NI platform. We look at the core components of a test system - mechanical fixturing and automation, connectivity from fixture to instrumentation, the instrumentation selection, from NI TestScale to NI PXI/SLSC, and the NI Software stack.

2.45pm

Designing an Electronics Product for Profitable Manufacture in Australia
Ray Keefe, Managing Director – Successful Endeavours

Australia is often thought of as uncompetitive when it comes to manufacturing cost. Yet we still have 1 million direct jobs in Australian manufacturing, so there is clearly a way of doing this. This seminar will focus on how to go about electronics product development so you give yourself the best opportunity to make the product in Australia profitably.

4.00pm

Expo Closes

Programme may be subject to change