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When it comes to the standardizing, installation, and production requirements of electronic equipment and assemblies, the IPC is regarded as the gold standard in soldering and electrical manufacturing. The Value of Becoming an IPC Certified Soldering Technician Being an IPC…
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IPC events are an exciting arena for both networking and learning. It is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest trends, hear from leaders in the electronic manufacturing industry, and network with peers. If you are currently enrolled in an electronic training institute or…
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A Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) program is a basic certification level suitable for anyone who wants to have a consistent understanding of an IPC standard’s criteria. This could apply to production staff such as line operators, electronic engineers, quality engineers, and…
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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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COVID-19 and the restrictions that came with it have forced the radical change of our way of learning. And thanks to the advances in technology, online learning made it possible for students to take courses and even earn certifications during those lockdown periods. Classes like…
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The Coronavirus pandemic hit when the world was in the middle of a tech boom. The supply of assemblies, even before then, couldn’t keep up with the demand. For manufacturers, COVID-19 only made the situation worse, leading to a chip shortage dubbed ‘Chipageddon’. With this…
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All the industries that felt the impact of the pandemic are now still reeling from its consequences. For the electronics manufacturing sector, 2020 proved to be completely disruptive and unpredictable. Delays in movement in the PCB market almost crippled the industry, creating a…
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In an IPC J-STD-001 class offered by an electronic training institute, students train to become familiar with everything required to produce and inspect high-quality soldered connections. They also learn about the two most common types of solder, which are lead, and lead-free.…
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Electronic devices shaped modern civilization’s way of life, and at the core of every electronics is the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). In 2021, it’s safe to say that they are everywhere. That was true ten years ago, and even more so today, as technology shifts. In recent years,…
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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.…
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Electronics manufacturing training courses equip assembly line staff with the proper skills to operate complex industrial machines optimally and safely. For that reason, these technical courses are essential for anyone who wishes to earn and maintain a long, successful career in…
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In recent years, there has been an explosive amount of research and development in the field of lead-free soldering. This is because many countries are slowly phasing out the use of lead solder in electronics manufacturing. Lead-free soldering requires different techniques than…
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