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  • Jun 21, 2017 · 2 min read

    Blackfox: Improving Health with Electronics

    How Electronics Shape Modern Healthcare The electronics industry continues to have a major impact on multiple aspects of our everyday lives. One such aspect is health and wellness. You might be wondering what on earth electronics have to do with your health. If this is the case,…

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  • Jun 11, 2017 · 3 min read

    Blackfox: How to Make a Printed Circuit Board at Home

    A printed circuit board (PCB) is a device that mechanically supports and electrically connects electronic components using conductive tracks, pads, and other features etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. Circuit board design is a staple of all…

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  • Jun 4, 2017 · 3 min read

    Blackfox: The Many Benefits of Hiring Veterans

    Expanding Your Talent Pool Finding the right mix of intelligence, talent, work ethic, and cultural fit in an employee is no easy task. If you are struggling to find just the right employee for a particular position, you might consider broadening your reach by recruiting military…

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  • May 29, 2017 · 3 min read

    Happy Memorial Day from Blackfox!

    How Many Americans Celebrate the Holiday When many of us think of Memorial Day, we often think of days off from school and work and the beginning of summer. Several Americans will be celebrating this weekend with family barbecues, picnics, pool parties, and all other kinds of…

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  • May 18, 2017 · 2 min read

    A History of IPC

    Understanding the IPC in Blackfox Course Titles In many of Blackfox’s course titles, you’ll find the initials IPC next to the course number. Do you ever find yourself wondering what IPC stands for or what it’s all about? There’s a fascinating history behind the IPC, both the…

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  • IPC certification · May 11, 2017 · 3 min read

    Blackfox: Why Get Certified?

    Many professionals who have been working for many years probably feel very comfortable in their careers and confident in their skill sets. However, one of the few things that’s absolutely guaranteed in life is change. Oftentimes people who have been working the same job for…

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  • Apr 25, 2017 · 3 min read

    Blackfox: Preparing for Life After the Military

    After having spent so many years in the military, thinking about what comes afterwards can potentially be stressful and induce anxiety or fear. Preparation can make this anxiety more bearable and can make the transition process much easier. It’s a good idea to start thinking…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Apr 4, 2017 · 2 min read

    Blackfox: Soldering Safety Guidelines

    Most electronics projects involve soldering. While soldering can be great fun and exciting, especially when you think about the end product, it is a process that involves some risk and can be dangerous if you’re not careful. Whether you’re just starting out or you have…

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