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  • Soldering and assembly · Oct 9, 2020 · 3 min read

    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…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Jun 29, 2020 · 3 min read

    Solving Common Causes of PCB Assembly Defects with IPC 7711/7721 Training

    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…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Jul 29, 2019 · 2 min read

    Soldering 101: How to Get a Soldering Job

    Soldering, a process in which two or more items are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, is utilized worldwide in the manufacturing process. The electronics industry utilizes soldering to create circuit boards and strong connections…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Jun 20, 2019 · 3 min read

    3 Challenges Facing the Electronic Manufacturing Industry

    The robust demand for electronic products in the United States suggests the economic significance of the electronic manufacturing industry. As the global marketplace is always changing, industry players are finding ways to keep up with new technologies and trends. Electronic…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Jun 17, 2019 · 3 min read

    IPC Soldering Training for Veterans - Opening Doors of Opportunities for Heroes

    After years of working and fighting for the country, veterans often retire from military service with lots of mental challenges especially post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. To make sure that our patriots are able to return to society as productive members, the government…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Jan 22, 2019 · 2 min read

    Training Veterans for the Electronics Industry

    Nearly one out of every ten veterans is unemployed. Statistics like this are disturbing, to say the least. Veterans have provided an important service for our country and those of us who live safely within it. Despite their dedication to our country and citizens, hundreds of…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Aug 13, 2018 · 2 min read

    What You Need to Look for in a Soldering Certification Program

    The electronics and electrical industries use the soldering process to print circuit boards and create a strong connection between wires. Solder is a metal alloy that works like glue once it is melted. If the process is poorly performed, the connections can break, which in turn…

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  • Soldering and assembly · May 31, 2018 · 2 min read

    The Leverage of a Soldering Certified Employee

    As the owner of an electronics manufacturing company, you want to run an efficient and reliable business. To stay competitive, you’ll need the best workers…

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  • Soldering and assembly · May 22, 2018 · 3 min read

    Why You Should Hire Veterans as Soldering Technicians

    Soldering is an important process in electronics manufacturing and you need someone who can do it correctly. If your company is looking for employees with…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Mar 26, 2018 · 2 min read

    Soldering: An Ancient Art Enhancing the Modern World

    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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