PCB Assembly
Solutions
Summit 2026
Scotland
Practical Insights for Better Production
The Summit is a new initiative by Mycronic UK & Ireland, bringing together professionals from across the electronics industry to explore practical strategies for improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability in PCB production.
Delivered in partnership with Almit Ltd., Etek Europe, GEN3 and Pillarhouse International Ltd. The event creates a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration to help manufacturers navigate evolving challenges and drive operational excellence.
The Summit is free to attend.
Summit details
Where
Macdonald Houstoun House
When
15th September
Duration
10:00 -
15:30
Format
In-person Sessions
Extra
Free Breakfast & Lunch
Location
A Convenient Location in the Heart of Scotland
Perfectly positioned in Livingston, between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Macdonald Houstoun House is the ideal setting for the PCB Assembly Solutions Summit Scotland
With convenient connections to the M8 motorway, the venue provides a practical meeting point for electronics and manufacturing professionals travelling from both cities and beyond.
It's an ideal venue for bringing together Scotland's electronics and manufacturing community for a valuable day of networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
Address:
Macdonald Houstoun House
Uphall, Broxburn EH52 6JS
Agenda
Agenda:
09:30 – 10:00 - Arrival & Breakfast
10:00 - 10:10 - Welcome & Introduction
10:10 – 10:50 - Optimised PCB Assembly That Improves Your Bottom Line, Anthony Bradbury, Managing Director, Mycronic UK & Ireland
10:50 – 11:05 - Morning Coffee Break
11:05 – 11:45 - Coating and Dispensing with Confidence: Protecting and Ruggedising Electronics Through Smarter Production, Bruce Seaton, Business Development Director, Etek Europe
11:45 – 12:25 - PCBA Cleaning: What’s Changed and How to Choose, Optimise, and Control Your Next Cleaning Process, Alex Timney, Technical Sales Manager and Steve Collier, Technical Specialist (Cleaning), GEN3
12:25 – 13:10 - Lunch (45 mins)
13:10 – 13:50 - Faster Setups, Shorter Stops: Targeting a 10-Minute Changeover, Steven Skelding, Technical Sales Manager, Mycronic UK & Ireland
13:50 – 14:30 - Solder Paste Development for Modern SMT Assembly, Graham Cooper, Technical Sales Manager, Almit Ltd.
14:45 – 15:25 - Optimising Selective Soldering - Key Factors for Quality and Process Control, George Bunn, Service Engineer, Pillarhouse International Ltd.
15:30 - Close, Wrap-Up and Networking
Coffee and refreshments will be available during the afternoon session after lunch.
Expert-led Sessions
Proven Strategies to Improve Productivity and Yield
Emerging Tools and Trends
Valuable Networking
Practical Insights
Who should attend?
This Summit is designed for those who want real actionable insights, not just theory:
PCB Design Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers
Electronics Production Managers
Quality Assurance Specialists
R&D Professionals
Supply Chain and Procurement Leaders
Meet our speakers
Anthony Bradbury
Managing Director
Mycronic Ltd.
Anthony Bradbury is Managing Director of Mycronic UK & Ireland and brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing and electronics production. He works closely with manufacturers to adopt innovative technologies and leverage Mycronic’s portfolio of solutions, helping the SMT industry accelerate its transition towards smarter, more connected factories.
George Bunn
Service Engineer
Pillarhouse Ltd.
George Bunn is a Service Engineer at Pillarhouse International with expertise in electrical testing, mechanical engineering, machinery, and PCB assembly. With a strong understanding of electronics production equipment and processes, he helps manufacturers maintain efficient operations and address PCB assembly challenges.
Steve Collier
Technical Specialist
GEN3
After time in dispensing and printing, Steve has spent many years with Zestron before joining GEN3 to help further our Strategic Partnership between the two companies in the UK. Steve’s extensive experience in cleaning chemistry, solutions and processes and troubleshooting are invaluable to GEN3’s customers and partners.
Graham Cooper
Technical Sales Manager
Almit Ltd.
Graham has been Technical Sales Manager at Almit since July 1999, supporting customers across the UK and Europe. He has played a key role in introducing new solder materials for SMT and related soldering processes. Previously, he worked as a Process Engineer at Marconi Electronic Devices and later held a sales role with Alpha Metals Ltd.
Bruce Seaton
Business Development Director
Etek Europe
Bruce Seaton has decades of experience in electronics assembly, spanning the evolution from early pick-and-place systems to advanced materials deposition technologies. He brings deep expertise in manufacturing, process improvement, and customer support across the automotive, aerospace, defence, medical, and electronics sectors.
Steven Skelding
Technical Sales Manager
Mycronic Ltd.
Steven Skelding is a Technical Sales Manager at Mycronic with over 20 years’ experience in the electronics industry. Specialising in SMT solutions, manufacturing automation and technical consultancy, he combines strong industry expertise with a commercial focus to help manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency and long-term performance.
Alex Timney
Technical Sales Manager
GEN3
Alex Timney is Technical Sales Manager for UK and Ireland at GEN3. With a background in surface finishing, materials and technical sales, he brings experience across PCB and semiconductor manufacturing, supporting customers with practical expertise and helping drive innovation in electronics reliability and process control.
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