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Advantages Of Carmaker-EMS Collaboration

The auto industry is a massive worldwide industry made up of large multinational corporations responsible for producing cars, trucks, and busses for mass transit.  These automakers are often referred to as (OEMs) Original Equipment Manufacturers like Toyota, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Volkswagen, and many more. These companies are then supported by their multi-tiered…

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EMS and The Future of Digital Health

While the world continues to recuperate from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, electronics manufacturers and electronic training institutes have adjusted. They are now looking toward the industry’s future, which consists of technological trends leaning toward health care…

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Soldering 101 for Beginners

Soldering is a fundamental skill used in several electronic tasks and projects such as building a circuit.  It is a process that allows electric current to flow between two conductors, establishing a connection between electronic parts. This connection is made by melting a metal alloy wire, called solder, with a soldering iron, then applying the…

Flexible PCB

Flexible PCB, An Innovation

Electronics manufacturers often have problems when dealing with dramatic design innovations of electronic devices. The requirements can sometimes contradict one another. For example, the product needs to be light but, at the same time, durable enough to withstand harsh environments prone to high heat and vibration Then there’s also the case of increased…

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IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialists (CIS)

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…

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Best Practices: Disinfecting For COVID-19

Best Practices to Protect the Reliability and Integrity of Electronic Equipment When Disinfecting For COVID-19
Electronics tend to attract a lot of dust, dirt, and grime, especially for high touch electronics. Aside from debris build-up (dust, lint, or oil smudges), bacteria and germs can also accumulate…

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IPC Training & Certification Benefits COVID-19

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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IPC Certification During COVID-19 Pandemic

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…

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IPC 7711/7721 Training for PCB Assembly

Solving Common Causes of PCB Assembly Defects with IPC 7711/7721 Training
Every OEM or assembler has, at some point, encountered printed circuit board failures, and they can be very frustrating. Having to deal with assembly defects will not only cost time, but money, and the company’s…

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Printed Circuit Board Market and COVID-19

How Electronic Manufacturers Can Survive the Impact of COVID-19 on the Printed Circuit Board Market
An IPC survey in March 2020 revealed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on electronics manufacturers, particularly in the area of PCB fabrication. About 69 percent of IPC members have reported delays…

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