Antonio Agapito Tebar, Product Manager, Würth Elektronik

The presentation will guide electronic designers into the basics of thermal management from the basic physics to design techniques to start the thermal electronic design.

Michael Zahn, Koh Young, Scanditron

AI is finding its way into the most diverse areas of our lives. There are various AI models that have their strengths (and weaknesses) in a wide range of applications. It should be noted that AI also includes machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) and these should not be considered as different models. AI applications will also be increasingly used in electronics manufacturing. They can help to control processes with little operating effort or to make production-relevant decisions. This will then also help to alleviate the visible shortage of skilled workers in electronics production to some extent, as the existing workforce will be relieved. This relief will be achieved through less “necessary” operator intervention in the process flow. By linking this AI process control, the individual process steps can also build on each other and compensate for small deviations in the subsequent process.

Hans Klos, Sintecs

Electronic design engineers face a tough challenge when it comes to design complex electronic products. In this presentation, Hans Klos (SI/PI expert from Sintecs) will demonstrate how R&D tools can help to make this process easier. This presentation explores AI and ML techniques for improving the quality of electronic designs, optimizing workflows, and driving innovation in the design process. We will discuss how these technologies can detect design flaws early, predict potential failures, optimize performance, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to faster time-to-market and reduced design costs.

Paweł Kurowski,Project Manager, CGI Poland

Roman Gorlikowski, CEO, Arsys

The combination of Assisted Reality smart glasses, digital instructions, and artificial intelligence opens up new possibilities for operational efficiency and workplace safety. During our presentation, we will demonstrate how platforms supporting frontline operators are being used in real-world production, logistics, and technical service environments.

With real-time image analysis, object recognition, and a predictive approach to maintenance, companies can significantly reduce response times, minimize errors, and improve process quality.

Curious to see what hands-free work looks like in demanding industrial settings—where data and instructions appear directly in the operator's field of view? Most importantly, want to discover that frontline digitization is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day necessity? We’ll showcase real implementations and solutions that are truly transforming the way work gets done.

Piotr Owczarek, CEO AiRob (Fideltronik Group)

For over 20 years, we have been automating production processes in the PCBA area in the Fideltronik group, with processes with high variability and short series being a particular challenge.

With AiRob, we have cut the Gordian knot of robotization and given up mechanical positioning. We have equipped robots with the senses of sight and touch, giving them much more flexibility, so that they can respond to changing production conditions. Instead of programming robots, we teach them at the Academy how to assemble THT components, apply silicone, solder and operate testers so that they can replace or cooperate with humans on the production line.

During the presentation, I will talk about our approach to production automation using artificial intelligence.

Dieter Weiss im4ma

Since the outbreak of Corona we have experienced one thing: nothing is a constant as change and it will not return to “normality” again. We will show you what has happened, how the industry reacted, what has to be expected in the future and how one can react to it.

Michal Koda, Sales Development Engineer, Elmark Automatyka

Advantages of the idea of ​​using artificial intelligence at the edge of the network. Benefits that artificial intelligence brings to production plants. What platforms and components are key for AI in industry? How to collect data from machines to optimize processes and reduce losses?

Piotr Gajos, Product Compliance Specialist, riskCE |
Lukasz Knec, Product Safety and Compliance Consultant,CE4PRO

The development of AI and tools using this technology and their implementation in products opens up new possibilities, but at the same time creates new legislative requirements. As usual, new technology is ahead of what is happening in regulatory requirements. In the European Union, acts, regulations and announcements regarding this area have already appeared.

So we invite you to a discussion about what is, what is not and what is coming. The discussions will be led by Piotr Gajos (riskCE) and Łukasz Kneć (CE4pro), engineers for product compliance and safety assessment, presenting from their perspective, based on their own experience and knowledge (still expanding) the topics mentioned above. This will be an open discussion and that is why we invite participants to join in, i.e. present their experiences, knowledge and doubts.

Pawel Kochanowski, Solutions Architect, Sii Polska

New regulations in the European Union affect the entire lifecycle of electronic products connected to the internet — from the design and manufacturing stages to software and after-sales support. In this presentation, I will discuss the key requirements of the new EU regulation, the Cyber Resilience Act, introduced at the beginning of this year and becoming mandatory after the transition period ends in 2027. I will explain how it impacts products sold on the European market. Special attention will be given to how the CRA requirements related to software influence the selection of components used in the final device.

Jacek Malecki, Best Supply

This topic is little known, and its significance is huge during the trade war and prohibitive tariffs imposed especially by the USA. Contrary to expectations, a product manufactured in Europe does not have to be of European origin. In the case of electronic products, in most cases this will not be the case due to the negligible contribution of material of European origin. Such knowledge will be very useful at the present time and the conclusions from such an analysis are often very interesting.

Ian Taylor, Silicone Elastomers Distributors EMEA & UK Sales Manager Material Solutions CHT/BLelektronik

Silicone elastomers are versatile materials widely used in electronic applications due to their excellent thermal stability, flexibility, and electrical insulation properties. This lecture will explore the unique chemical structure of silicone and how it contributes to its performance in demanding environments. Key applications such as adhesives, encapsulants, and thermal interface materials will be discussed.

Dominik Kowalczyk, DACPOL

The presentation addresses the issue of signal integrity, which is an important part of designing integrated circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs), and is therefore the basis of any modern electronic system. The main emphasis is placed on the problem of electric and magnetic field disturbances and the related EMC compatibility affecting the functioning of devices operating in electromagnetic emission conditions. Not only the aspect of radiation and circuit immunity in relation to the requirements of standards will be discussed, but also the topic of coupling, induced currents, signal quality and power supply stability. The whole will be enriched with real examples of applications showing the problems faced by electronics designers.

Ewa Zalupska,Trainer and business consultant, Owner of the KROK training brand and founder and vice-president of the European Institute of Brainology.

How often do you observe that your team drifts despite defined goals? What can you do to focus the team's energy on key tasks? What factors influence the effectiveness of a leader and what methods of engaging a team bring the best results? During the lecture, we will learn how to implement the arrangements and how to transfer responsibility so that each team member takes part in the path to achieving the intended goal. We will look for answers to the question of how to develop the effectiveness and engagement of people in an organization? What determines the effectiveness of a leader? How to implement what has been agreed? How to transfer responsibility to the team and focus on the strategy and development of the company?

During this session, we will look at the best practices in building a culture of engagement. We will discuss aspects of effective communication, appreciation of achievements and openness to feedback, which contribute to the increase in team effectiveness. We will learn about a tool that allows a leader to more easily transfer responsibility and keep on track.

Arno Thoer , Owner / CEO at C-Tech Systems C-Tech Systems Aleksander Jaświec, Sales manager, C.H. Erbslöh Polska

In hot bar technology, having good energy transfer is crucial to ensure consistent and reliable bonding of materials. Efficient energy transfer allows the heating element to reach the desired temperature quickly and maintain it evenly, preventing overheating or underheating. This leads to better quality joints, reduced defects, and longer equipment life. Poor energy transfer can cause delays, damage to components, and increased production costs. Therefore, maintaining good energy transfer helps achieve high precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Robert Brozyna,Technical Sales Support Engineer,Amtest Poland

The meeting will be related to systems supporting SMT surface assembly, such as: Error detection/Traceability/MES intergation/Production Planning/Maintenance&Preventing Monitoring System - i.e.: How to effectively protect against errors in production? How to manage the history of manufactured products? Methods of integrating machine manufacturers' systems with existing customer-side systems. How to improve product retooling by optimizing programs and planning them. How to plan technical inspections to minimize line downtime.

Daniel Czerniawski, Product Manager, Balticad

Is VSWR 1.2 really a guarantee of success? Why does "omnidirectional" rarely mean "everywhere right"? And what does ground actually do in an antenna? In this talk you will discover what antenna manufacturers leave out in their documentation and how these "details" affect the actual quality of the link. A practical perspective, a bit of physics and many examples from the life of an engineer.

Tomasz Utkowski EMC for Business [emc4b]

In today’s dynamic world of Research and Development (R&D), process optimization is crucial to project success. Tomasz Utkowski’s presentation on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) aims to demonstrate how applying this theory can significantly enhance project management efficiency in the R&D field. TOC, developed by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, focuses on identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in processes, leading to improved team performance and increased project outcomes.

Tomasz Gorecki, CEO, FlowCAD

OMNYA is a program created in response to a real market demand. The technical support team of FlowCAD; a partner of Cadence Design Systems; noticed thanks to many years of experience working with designers that the process of creating boards would benefit from comprehensive support.

This is how OMNYA was created: a tool created for PCB designers, which supports team collaboration and provides access to current information about components and libraries used in design. The program was created to organize and streamline data management, which is crucial in the daily work of engineers.

Since these challenges concern users of various EDA tools, OMNYA was designed as a solution independent of the software manufacturer - it works not only with OrCAD, but also with other environments. It is fully vendor agnostic.