IPC certification levels: CIS, CIT and MIT. What is the difference?
What each level allows you to do, who it is for, and how to earn it.
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How to choose the right IPC certification for a career in electronics manufacturing
Matching the training and the level to the work your team actually does.
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Seven realities of working as an electronics technician
Hand control, quality audits and the parts of the job a textbook leaves out.
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3 Key Benefits of Having IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialists (CIS) in Your Electronics Manufacturing Company
3 Key Benefits of Having IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialists (CIS) In Your Electronics Manufacturing Company Having your staff undergo IPC certification and training is always a good way of showing your adherence to industry-accepted electronic manufacturing guidelines and…
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3 Important Ways to Support Veterans
Since we at Blackfox, a state of the art training center for ipc have our very own Veterans’ Training Program, veterans are particularly near and dear to our hearts—we have a strong connection to these men and women who have served our country. With that said, we realize that…
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3 Electronics Industry Trend Predictions for 2021
2020 was a year of unprecedented lockdowns that were implemented to control the outbreak. These then sparked simultaneous massive economic repercussions all over the world. For the electronics industry, especially, it has been one turbulent year. Fortunately, 2021 gave the world…
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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…
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3 Benefits of IPC Training and Certification during the COVID-19 Crisis
3 Benefits of IPC Training and Certification during the COVID-19 Crisis In the early months of the pandemic, China’s factories were shut down, and this caused a domino effect on the whole electronics manufacturing industry. The supply chain was the primary……
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3 Benefits of Employing an IPC Certified Assembler
For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies, efficient production is critical to their overall success. And for that, they need to continually adapt new practices and proficiencies to remain competitive in the industry.…
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2022 Interesting Things in the Electronic Manufacturing Industry
In the year 2022, the pandemic caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will continue to have a broad influence on our lives. Here are some interesting things regarding the key trends that will have the largest influence in 2022. The most prominent trends in 2022 will most…
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The Reality of Electronics Repair in 2026: Is It Still a Viable Career?
If you’ve spent any time in the tech industry lately, you’ve probably heard the same old debate resurfacing every few years. It usually starts when a new wave of automation hits or when manufacturing shifts offshore once again. People start asking: “Is it actually worth learning…
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What Is IPC J-STD-001?
Making sure soldered connections are reliable and top-notch is a big deal in electronics manufacturing. IPC J-STD-001 sets the gold standard for this—it outlines the materials, techniques, and guidelines needed to create high-quality soldered assemblies. In this guide, we’ll…
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Standards guides
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IPC-A-610
What the acceptance standard covers, and who needs it.
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IPC J-STD-001
The build standard, and how it relates to A-610.
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IPC/WHMA-A-620
Cable and harness requirements explained.
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IPC-A-600
Bare board acceptance, internal and external.
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IPC 7711/7721
Rework, modification and repair procedures.
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IPC-6012
Qualification and performance of rigid boards.
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