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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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It’s a fact that the future will be filled with new and exciting technologies. In order to take advantage of these innovations, individuals need to learn about them sooner rather than later. The good news is that there are many ways to educate and train yourself on the latest in…
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In the year 2022, the pandemic caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will continue to have a broad influence on our lives. Here are some interesting things regarding the key trends that will have the largest influence in 2022. The most prominent trends in 2022 will most…
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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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Standards guides
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What the acceptance standard covers, and who needs it.
Read about A-610Guide
The build standard, and how it relates to A-610.
Read about J-STD-001Guide
Cable and harness requirements explained.
Read about A-620Guide
Bare board acceptance, internal and external.
Read about A-600Guide
Rework, modification and repair procedures.
Read about 7711/7721Guide
Qualification and performance of rigid boards.
Read about 6012No form
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