Modern science is close to miraculous. Technology allows medical doctors to diagnose and treat a variety of serious diseases that were once misunderstood and fatal. Have you ever wondered where the electronic medical devices come from that are used in hospitals…
When training new employees, a consistent program is always going to be better than flying by the seat of your pants. Starting employees in the same position off with the same knowledge is a great way to be sure they have an equal opportunity to learn what needs…
If you are looking for an exciting job, then perhaps you will be interested in obtaining an IPC Certification through Blackfox to open up or expand your career possibilities. Electronic systems technicians in Colorado will be glad to know that many job fields and career…
Manufacturing 4.0 – competitiveness through extreme productivity
What exactly does electronic technician training in Colorado teach? What can you do with this type of technical training? Simply put, electronic techs train to repair circuit boards, computers, electronics, and electric equipment – skills that are presently in high demand…
Nowadays, electronics equipment manufacturing companies place great importance on lead-free soldering. Truthfully, there are significant concerns as to how much lead is entering our environment. As a consequence of these matters, there has been a growing shift towards…
IPC training for soldering circuit boards for electronics is a great way to start a new career, and an approved private occupational school is an excellent way for veterans to make a switch. The unemployment rate for Gulf War II-era veterans in October 2017 was 3.6%, which is just under the national rate and shrinking…
In the electronics and electrical industries, soldering is a much-valued and needed skill as it establishes strong connections in printed circuit boards and across wires. In essence, you could say that these fields could not manufacture products without trained IPC certification holders. What Exactly Is Soldering? And, What Is Solder? Solder, a metal alloy with…
On November 11, also known as Veterans’ Day, many of us will be enjoying days off from school or work. While having a day off to relax, spend time with our loved ones, or catch up on errands is always nice, it turns out that we have a lot more than this day off to…
It is an IPC requirement that training re-certification is completed before your 24-month certification expires. Stringent guidelines dictate IPC policy regarding the expiration, extension, and reinstatement of IPC certification. The following is an excerpt from IPC policy and procedures from section 5.5 page 6: “Re-certification that is accomplished in a ninety (90) day window before…