iMAPS New England Chapter

The New England Chapter of iMAPS, formed in 1970 and chartered in 1972, is the largest chapter
in the United States, indeed, in the entire society. Our current membership is approximately 600
individual plus 60 corporate members and growing. Our current Chapter President is Dr. Wei Han.
We are fortunate and proud to have the largest active chapter committee in the society working to
provide outstanding program and service to our membership. The members of the Executive
Committee and Operating Committees plus other individuals serving the chapter are listed on our
Committee Information page. If you are interested in serving on one of our committees or would
like to devote some time to handling specific tasks in publicity, arrangements, registration,
newsletter or some other function, contact one of the committee chairs or the chapter president.
We never turn down anyone who wants to get involved.

Originally formed in 1967 under the name ISHM (International Society for Hybrid
Microelectronics), our society merged in 1997 with IEPS (International Electronic Packaging
Society) to form what we now know as iMAPS (International Microelectronics and Packaging
Society). The society has a long tradition of fostering development, supporting education and
disseminating information concerning all of the microelectronics technologies and providing
forums for presentation of technological advances. The parent society annually conducts
numerous Advanced Technology Workshops and The International Symposium on
Microelectronics.IMAPS also supports education through its Student Chapter program and grants
provided to individual students through The iMAPS Educational Foundation.

For 30 consecutive years, our chapter has conducted The Annual New England Symposium &
Exhibition. It is widely regarded as the largest and most prestigious regional microelectronics
symposium held anywhere. There are typically six to eight technical sessions, 85 exhibition
booths, a luncheon, Ors d'oeuvres in the exhibit hall, and raffles prizes donated both by exhibitors
and the chapter, that go to lucky winners throughout the afternoon. It's an exciting day of
exposure to new technology mixed with a dash of fun. In addition, iMAPS New England organizes
six or seven informative technical meetings or plant tours each year. In order to stress the
importance of getting to know our colleagues, one hour of each meeting is devoted strictly to
socializing and networking with other participants. This hour enables members to discuss
emerging technologies, career issues and market developments. We regularly hold joint
meetings with chapters of other related technical societies to broaden our understanding of the
industry as a whole. For several years we have organized joint meetings with The New England
Section of AcerS [the American Ceramic Society] and The Boston Chapter of SMTA [Surface
Mount Technology Association]. These joint meetings have been so successful that we plan to
continue in future years. Check our Calendar Page for more information on Chapter and Society
events.

The New England Chapter of iMAPS has always stressed the importance of technical
advancement and knowledge, along with an enjoyable time. We think the combination is what
makes our chapter unique and successful in the recruitment of quality leaders and new members
making our meetings informative and stimulating. We invite anyone in our area, or visitors
planning to be in the area, to attend one of our meetings. Upcoming meetings are listed on the
Events Section of our home page. Meeting topics are added to the schedule and updated as they
are identified and confirmed by The Technical Program Committee.