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Schooling and continued education is one of the most important parts of our lives. It can shape what we know, what we do, and how our lives develop. Trade schools, for those looking to jump into a technical career, are often hard to find. The schools that offer all of the…
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If you are an instructor, quality team member, manager or operator in the connecting electronics industry, you’ll likely come across the need for IPC training. IPC provides globally recognized training and certification on electronics industry standards. Do you think you……
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How old is your soldering iron? Has it been sitting around, gathering dust after years of not being used? Or is it much, much older? Soldering also known as brazing has been a part of our history for thousands of years. This technology, fixing two pieces of metal together……
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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……
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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……
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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……
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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……
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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……
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The IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, is the most widely used standard published by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries, and is implemented worldwide by original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services (EMS). EMS designs,…
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The Association Connecting Electronics Industries, also known as IPC (formerly known as the Institute for Printed Circuits, hence the acronym), is a worldwide organization that pursues standardizing the requirements of assembly and production of electronic equipment. Founded in…
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Is a Soldering Certification Right for You? You’re thinking of going back to school. You know you are technically inclined, but don’t have much specialized education in a technical field. You want to jump in, but it can be tough to figure out where to start. Perhaps it’s time to…
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Soldering is a complex task that requires much precision on the part of the operator. With enough practice, one can gain a better understanding of the tools and techniques, thereby improving productivity and quality and decreasing the risk of board damage. Discussed in this blog…
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