The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) with its headquarter in the USA 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.

The Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium is an annual conference taking place in the USA that promotes international technical interchange and provides a premier forum for networking among microelectronics professionals and business leaders throughout the world.

Mr. M. J. Wolf as a representative of Fraunhofer IZM has supported this event in 2011 and 2012 actively in the organizational committee being responsible for the setting up a 3D session and inviting internationally renowned speakers.