The IPC 620 Space Addendum, or more commonly referred to as the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum, provides the industry-accepted standards for the fabrication and installation of wire and cable harness assemblies that are utilized for getting to space and for operating in such environment. If you aspire to build a career in the electronics manufacturing industry…
The IPC 610 certification is intended for quality supervisors, manufacturing supervisors, and engineering supervisors who are responsible for the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies. Individuals who earn this certification will be able to identify IPC terms and definitions, correctly describe IPC-A-610 standards, identify the differences among Class 1, 2, and 3 products, and more.…
With the rising deployment of digital solutions and computing applications in the modern world, the demand for designing and developing a rigid-flex board has also increased. When it comes to industrial design, rigidity is one of the most important attributes that designers need to consider. It can be especially challenging for designers who are working…
IPC certification is essential for the soldering business to achieve quality control, consistency, and excellence. In an intense competition and ever-changing business, the manufacturing workforce needs training, education, and certification through On-site IPC training programs, such as IPC-A-610 certification classes, which are meant to sustain the gold standard of soldering. Production efficiency is critical to…
It’s no secret that the Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing phenomenon. You may have heard this term being used and wondered exactly what it meant. Simply put, the IoT refers to devices and sensors connected to the internet. These smart objects are able to send and receive data without human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction,…
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 581,000 veterans were unemployed in 2020, and over half of that number were ages 25 to 54. That’s a staggering number of unutilized technical skills and experience that these veterans have accumulated during their active duty. Coincidentally, the electronics manufacturing industry has been facing a shortage of…
IPC regularly publishes performance documents that regulate practices in the PCB manufacturing industry. The two most well-known documents are the IPC-6012 and IPC-A-600, explicitly made for bare PCBs. If you’re confused by these two documents, this post will clear things up and discuss their differences. IPC 6012 The IPC 6012 came from a series of…
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 advice…
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…
Why IPC Certification Is Important During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Though facing challenges, the electronics manufacturing industry strives to cope—and thrive. Considered essential, IPC member factories are responsible for supplying electronic…