PCB Assembly
Solutions
Summit
2026
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 Etek Europe, The Electronics Group and GEN3, the event creates a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration to help manufacturers navigate evolving challenges and drive operational excellence.
The Summit takes place in various locations between July and November and is free to attend.
Summit details
Where
Various Locations
When
July, September and November
Duration
10:00 -
15:30
Format
In-person Sessions
Extra
Free Breakfast & Lunch
Agenda
Agenda:
09:00 – 10:10 - Arrival & Breakfast
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 - How IPC Standards and Training Can Ensure Quality and Reliability in Electronics, Dan Bloyce, Managing Director, The Electronics Group
14:30 – 14:45 - Coffee Break
14:45 – 15:25 - Improving Production Together: Open Q&A, chaired by David Snell, Service Manager, Mycronic UK & Ireland
15:30 - Close, Wrap-Up and Networking
Seminar agenda subject to confirmation.
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
Dan Bloyce
Managing Director
The Electronics Group
Dan's expertise in IPC standards, training, and standardisation has supported thousands of electronics manufacturers over the past 6 years. As General Manager since 2022, he has driven significant growth, including opening new training centres in Cirencester and Aberdeen, while developing a strong understanding of how training and standardisation benefit organisations of all sizes.
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.
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.
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.
Venues
Unit 2, Concept Park, Innovation Close, Poole BH12 4QT