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  • IPC courses · Oct 10, 2022 · 4 min read

    Invest in Employee Development: Partner with an IPC Training Center

    Investing in employees’ development is often an overlooked factor in running a business despite being an important initiative for successful operations. When you’re in the electronics manufacturing industry, partnering with an accredited IPC training center can help ensure that…

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  • Rework, repair and integration · Sep 29, 2022 · 4 min read

    How to Become an IPC 7711/7721 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

    Anyone who wants to obtain IPC 7711 certification, whether as a Specialist, Standards Expert, or Instructor, will have to undergo training and pass the qualifying exams with flying colors. So if you want to become a certified trainer for IPC 7711/7721, it is essential that you…

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  • Cable and wire harness · Sep 19, 2022 · 4 min read

    How Do I Get IPC/WHMA A-620 Certified?

    When it comes to getting an IPC certification in the electronics manufacturing industry, this doesn’t only involve the training, qualifying examination, and licensure for a single program. For example, the IPC WHMA A 620 certification covers the industry-accepted requirements…

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  • Cable and wire harness · Sep 8, 2022 · 3 min read

    How Do I Get IPC 620 Space Addendum Certified?

    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…

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  • Inspection and acceptability · Aug 30, 2022 · 3 min read

    How to Become IPC-A-610 Certified

    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…

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  • IPC courses · Aug 15, 2022 · 3 min read

    Basic Technical Skills You Need as an Electronic Technician

    Today’s electronic technicians are more knowledgeable and marketable than ever. They are no longer just assembly workers who follow a manual. Rather, they need to be well-versed in electrical theory, diagrams, and schematics, understand the OSHA safety codes, have excellent…

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  • IPC certification · Aug 4, 2022 · 3 min read

    Best Practices for Designing Rigid-Flex Board

    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…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Jul 28, 2022 · 4 min read

    4 More SMT Assembly Defects to Avoid

    In a previous blog post, we discussed 4 common errors in SMT assembly. In this article, we’ll discuss four more mistakes you should avoid when working on SMT assembly or soldering. Also, consider taking a structured, comprehensive surface mount soldering training with practical…

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  • Electronics manufacturing · Jul 18, 2022 · 4 min read

    Organic Electronics Is Revolutionizing the Gadgets of the Future

    Organic electronics has the potential to revolutionize the technologies of the future. In fact, there are global companies that are already incorporating organic electronics in their products today, such as Samsung and LG Electronics. While having an IPC Certification can help…

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  • Electronics manufacturing · Jul 7, 2022 · 5 min read

    Wireless Industrial Control & the Internet of Things

    Anyone with an IPC Certification today or individuals who aspire to have a career in the electronic manufacturing industry should learn about technology that offers lucrative opportunities in the future. An example is the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) to fully…

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  • Electronics manufacturing · Jun 29, 2022 · 5 min read

    Technology’s Impact on Manufacturing Process

    Technological advances have transformed everything else, from how we see entertainment to how we conduct business over the years. Never has this been more evident than in the industrial business, where automation has become the standard and robots have essentially replaced…

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  • Electronics manufacturing · Jun 17, 2022 · 5 min read

    Solar Panel Electronics

    As the earth’s oil, gas, and other natural fuel sources get depleted, electronic manufacturing professionals and other individuals with or interested in getting IPC Certification should consider focusing on the electronics of gadgets and devices that harness renewable energy…

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