The theme for the 2019 conference is Novel Computing Architectures. Papers will include discussions on the advent of Artificial Intelligence and the promise of quantum computing that are driving disruptive computing architectures; Neuromorphic chip designs on one hand, and Quantum Bits on the other, still in R&D, will introduce new computing circuitry and memory elements, novel materials, and different test methodologies. These novel computing architectures will require further innovation which is best achieved through a collaborative Failure Analysis community composed of chip manufacturers, tool vendors, and universities.

The theme for the November 2017 conference was Striving for 100% Success Rate. Papers focus on the tools and techniques needed for maximizing the success rate in every aspect of the electronic device failure analysis process.

We are delighted to provide the proceedings of the sixth International Conference on Applied Engineering (ICAE), 2023, which was conducted in Batam on November 7th, 2023. This conference, which has as its theme "Synergizing Green Economy, Sustainable Development, and Digitalization for a Prosperous Future," is a significant international assembly that seeks to integrate technological innovation, economic expansion, and environmental sustainability. An ensemble of stakeholders, comprising policymakers, entrepreneurs, and experts, assembles to examine the mutually beneficial correlation that exists between digital advancements and a green economy. The acceptance rate for ICAE 2023 stands at 25%, leading to the selection of 28 substantial papers. The conference featured three distinct tracks: Informatics, Electronics, and Mechanicals. Two keynote addresses were delivered in conjunction with the outstanding technical paper presentations at the technical program. The keynote addresses were delivered by Dr. Ir. Basuki Rahmatul Alam, Chair of the IEEE EDS Indonesia Chapter and Senior Member of IEEE, and Dr. MK Radhakrishnan, Technical Consultant at NanoRel LLP in Singapore and Vice President of IEEE EDS. Coordination effectiveness with the steering committee was crucial to guaranteeing the conference's success. We wish to convey our profound gratitude for their consistent guidance and support that accompanied the entire undertaking. The ICAE Chair Committee deserves special recognition for their conscientiousness in finalizing the peer-review procedure of technical papers, which ultimately led to the creation of a technical program of exceptional quality. Furthermore, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Conference Managers and all the authors who submitted their papers for the ICAE 2023 conference for their invaluable assistance. Additionally, we appreciate the assistance of the EAI staff in facilitating the production of this publication.

This volume features the latest research and practical data from the premier event for the microelectronics failure analysis community. The papers address the symposium's theme, Exploring the Many Facets of Failure Analysis.

The International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA) 2018 is co-located with the International Test Conference (ITC) 2018, October 28 to November 1, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA at the Phoenix Convention Center. The theme for the November 2018 conference is "Failures Worth Analyzing." While technology advances fast and the market demands the latest and the greatest, successful companies strive to stay competitive and remain profitable.