BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment to the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced that Paul Lancaster, western regional sales manager, will serve as a panelist for the Solar Module Manufacturing Panel Discussion at the upcoming SMTA International Conference & Exhibition at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CDT in the Exhibit Hall Theater. The discussion will be moderated by Chrys Shea of Shea Engineering Services. Lancaster will be joined by panelists Matthew Holzmann of Christopher Associates Inc., Alan Rae, Ph.D. of TPF Enterprises, and Dongkai Shangguan, Ph.D. of Flextronics International.
The panel discussion is geared to helping individuals who are already in the solar industry or considering becoming involved. Experts will share their experience and insights to answer questions in all areas of solar energy systems manufacture. Audience members are encouraged to bring their questions to the event or submit them in advance by emailing Chrys@sheaengineering.com.