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Opening in 1968, the Fort Worth Convention Center is noted for its indoor arena, resembling
a flying saucer.
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nd
INTERNATIONAL
SYMPOSIUM FOR TESTING
AND FAILURE ANALYSIS
NOVEMBER6–10
FORTWORTHCONVENTIONCENTER, TEXAS
T
he theme of ISTFA 2016 is
Next
Generation
, and it is truly infused
into all levels of the program.
here are opportunities to meet and
discuss research with students work-
ing on various failure analysis topics,
and to possibly find an engineer to fill
a future job opening. However, a
Next
Generation
engineer is rare—some even
think there is a crisis fueled by a lack of
relevant academic education. Christian
Boit and Philipp Scholz address this
in their keynote presentation, which
proves the opposite is true.
The technical program is poised to
be excellent, with papers coming from a
record number of abstract submissions.
For networking and relaxation, there is a
lively, Texas-inspired evening event. As
always, the exposition attracts top com-
panies in the industry to demonstrate
next-generationequipment andproducts.
More than 60 companies are showcased.
EDUCATIONSHORT
COURSES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER5
Beam-Based Defect Localization
Instructor: Edward Cole, Jr.
Sandia National Laboratories
Fault Isolation Techniques for
Failure Analysis
Instructor: David Vallett
PeakSource Analytical LLC
Electrostatic Discharge in
Robotic Manufacturing Lines
Instructor: Peter Jacob
EMPA Duebendorf
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Tools of the Trade Tour
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
This tour allows select ISTFA
attendees exclusive access to attend
and view product demonstrations from
top companies prior to the exhibit hall
opening. Reception to follow.
Social event
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the
iconic “Billy Bob’s Texas” including
food, drinks, and entertainment. Every
full conference attendee receives a
ticket as part of registration.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER8
Plenary session
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Christian Boit, professor at the
Technische Universität Berlin, former
director of failure analysis at Infineon
Technology, and general chair of ISTFA
2002 demonstrates, together with
Philipp Scholz, that it is possible for a
university to equip engineers with great
skills and knowledge. His students suc-
cessfully find internships and employ-
ment in failure analysis at tier one
semiconductor companies not only in
Europe, but also in the U.S.