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  • ESD and component recognition · Mar 17, 2022 · 4 min read

    Counterfeit Electronic Components Are Getting Worse

    Counterfeits are found in almost every business, so it’s no surprise that counterfeit components are a concern in the electronics industry. Despite the efforts of governments, businesses, and other stakeholders to prevent counterfeits from entering the market through a variety…

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  • IPC certification · Mar 7, 2022 · 4 min read

    How Internet of Things Will Impact the Future of Business?

    It’s no secret that the Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing phenomenon. You may have heard this term being used and wondered exactly what it meant. Simply put, the IoT refers to devices and sensors connected to the internet. These smart objects are able to send and receive…

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  • IPC courses · Feb 21, 2022 · 3 min read

    IPC APEX EXPO: IPC Training Updates with Vince Price of Blackfox

    An IPC Training or IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) is a global association for the electronic manufacturing industry. They have set an industry standard for excellence among the electronics industry workforce. Having IPC Certification makes you instantly more attractive to…

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  • IPC courses · Feb 11, 2022 · 3 min read

    Why Is IPC Training Important? Explaining the Importance of IPC Training

    IPC certification is critical to adding value to the electronics sector. These certification programs are offered in a classroom environment and now through online IPC training, as you deal with the global pandemic caused by Coronavirus Disease or the Covid-19, by IPC certified…

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  • Soldering and assembly · Dec 15, 2021 · 4 min read

    4 Ways to Become a Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

    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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  • Soldering and assembly · Dec 3, 2021 · 4 min read

    3 Benefits of Employing an IPC Certified Assembler

    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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  • Soldering and assembly · Nov 22, 2021 · 4 min read

    3 Ways to Succeed in Your Online Training Classes

    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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  • Soldering and assembly · Nov 5, 2021 · 4 min read

    3 Steps to an Effective PCB Rework and Repair

    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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  • Soldering and assembly · Oct 8, 2021 · 4 min read

    Should You Use Lead Or Lead-Free Solder?

    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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  • Soldering and assembly · Aug 27, 2021 · 4 min read

    4 Popular Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses

    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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  • Soldering and assembly · Aug 3, 2021 · 6 min read

    Guide to a Successful Lead-Free Soldering

    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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