Soldering 101: How to Get a Soldering Job

Soldering, a process in which two or more items are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, is utilized worldwide in the manufacturing process. The electronics industry utilizes soldering to create circuit boards and strong connections between wires. If the soldering process is poorly performed the connections can break, causing electronic items to malfunction…

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The Benefits of IPC-J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) to Individuals and Organizations

The J-STD-001 certification of the Association Connecting Electronic Industries (IPC) is an individual level certification. It is based on a standard titled “Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies”. This standard enumerates the items required for the soldering of electronic and electrical assemblies such as materials, methods and criteria for verification. This standard stresses the importance…

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3 Challenges Facing the Electronic Manufacturing Industry

The robust demand for electronic products in the United States suggests the economic significance of the electronic manufacturing industry. As the global marketplace is always changing, industry players are finding ways to keep up with new technologies and trends. Electronic manufacturing firms discover new techniques and innovate and ensure they stay ahead of the competition…

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IPC Soldering Training for Veterans – Opening Doors of Opportunities for Heroes

After years of working and fighting for the country, veterans often retire from military service with lots of mental challenges especially post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. To make sure that our patriots are able to return to society as productive members, the government has granted them an opportunity to learn soldering skills and get hired by electronics manufacturing companies and other…

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The Salient Benefits of IPC Training and Certification to Businesses and Individuals

Electronics is an ever evolving industry, and it owes its phenomenal advancement to technology, unparalleled technical skills, smart decisions and excellent performance of the people and machines involved in the manufacturing and assembly process. Because of its ever-changing demands, and to establish standards of quality, certain stakeholders in the industry formed the Association Connecting…

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Quality Certification – How Electronic Manufacturing Companies Can Benefit from Them

The electronics industry is a free enterprise. It doesn’t require electronic contract manufacturers to hold quality certifications to be allowed to conduct business. In fact. Any entity or organization that is capable of procuring and operating electronic manufacturing equipment can consider themselves as electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers. As for certifications, they can be…

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Quality Certifications – How Electronic Manufacturing Companies Can Benefit from Them

The electronics industry is a free enterprise. It doesn’t require electronic contract manufacturers to hold quality certifications to be allowed to conduct business. In fact, any entity or organization that is capable of procuring and operating electronic manufacturing equipment can consider themselves an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider. There are certifications required by the…

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Blackfox on IPC Training and Certification and Mexico Expansion

Joel Sainz, sales manager for Blackfox Training Institute in Mexico, speaks with Guest Editor Osvaldo Targon about his company’s IPC training and certification services during IPC APEX EXPO 2019. Sainz also discusses their plans for expanding their reach in Mexico…

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Why Should You Get Certified in Electronic Manufacturing

In a recent report by GlobeNewsWire.Com, Global Market Insights, Inc reported in their research that the electronic manufacturing services sector is expected to reach $650 billion by 2024. This global industry growth is spurred by the exponential demand for consumer electronics and devices such as smartphones and tablets. The US market alone dominates global electronics manufacturing with the…

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4 Reasons Your Business Should Invest in IPC Training and Certification Programs

The electronics industry is a quickly growing and dynamic field. New trends and techniques are introduced on a regular basis, demonstrating the sector’s rapid growth and progress. For manufacturing companies across the United States and around the globe, investing in IPC training and IPC certification…

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