Events

Monday, April 27, 2026 11:00 a.m.

Failure Investigation of the First Large Lithium-ion Battery Used in Aircraft

ABSTRACT In 2013, the first lithium-ion batteries that powered the main engine and the APU of a commercial aircraft experienced thermal runaway within a week of each other. Both...

Audience: Public 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

CALCE Webinar - Harmonic-Vibration Durability of Low Temperature Solders

Register Abstract Harmonic vibration durability tests were conducted on several low-temperature solder (LTS) interconnects using printed board assemblies (PBA) populated with 24...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:30 a.m.

CALCE/SMTA - Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials - Day 1

The Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials is organized by SMTA in conjunction with the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) at the University of Maryland, College...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:30 a.m.

CALCE/SMTA - Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials - Day 2

The Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials is organized by SMTA in conjunction with the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) at the University of Maryland, College...

Thursday, June 25, 2026 9:00 a.m.

CALCE/SMTA - Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials - Day 3

Professional Development Courses Three of the most sought-after CALCE professional development courses (PDCs) are being offered at the SMTA/CALCE Counterfeit Symposium on June 25,...