IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites accredited U.S. and international colleges and universities with a strong focus on the electronics industry to submit poster abstracts for the all academic poster competition at IPC APEX EXPO™, the industry's premier conference on electronics manufacturing, April 6-8, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In its second year, this competition presents academic research departments with an exceptional opportunity to gain international visibility and recognition of their research as well as their academic institution. In addition, the IPC All Academic Poster Competition will provide cash awards to the top three research posters.

Submissions for posters are sought on design, materials, processes and equipment in the areas or related areas of:

• Design;
• Embedded Passive & Active Devices;
• Flexible Circuitry;
• High Frequency;
• Lead-Free Issues;
• Printed Board Fabrication;
• Rework & Repair;
• RFID Circuitry;
• SMT Assembly;
• Test & Inspection;
• Printed Electronics;
• Package on Package Assembly; and
• Solar Cell Assembly.

Abstracts of 100 to 300 words that summarize technical and previously unpublished, noncommercial work covering case histories, research and discoveries must be submitted on behalf of an accredited college or university, and must be received by January 15, 2010.

Following a technical committee review, all passing poster abstracts will be posted on the IPC APEX EXPO show Web site. Industry technologists worldwide will be invited to vote online for the best poster abstract based on innovation, timeliness of the work and applicability to industry needs. Authors of the 10 posters receiving the most votes will be invited to Las Vegas to display their posters on the show floor April 6-8, 2010.

As invited guests, the winning authors will receive an airfare allowance to attend the show and IPC will provide free hotel accommodations for four nights (one room per poster) and a free technical conference registration.