Soldering is a fundamental skill used in several electronic tasks and projects such as building a circuit. It is a process that allows electric current to flow between two conductors, establishing a connection between electronic parts. This connection is made by melting a metal alloy wire, called solder, with a soldering iron, then applying the…
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 environments prone to high heat and vibration Then there’s also the case of increased…
3 Key Benefits of Having IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialists (CIS) In Your Electronics Manufacturing Company
Having your staff undergo IPC certification and training is always a good way of showing your adherence to industry-accepted electronic manufacturing guidelines and advice…
Best Practices to Protect the Reliability and Integrity of Electronic Equipment When Disinfecting For COVID-19
Electronics tend to attract a lot of dust, dirt, and grime, especially for high touch electronics. Aside from debris build-up (dust, lint, or oil smudges), bacteria and germs can also accumulate…
3 Benefits of IPC Training and Certification during the COVID-19 Crisis
In the early months of the pandemic, China’s factories were shut down, and this caused a domino effect on the whole electronics manufacturing industry. The supply chain was the primary…
Why IPC Certification Is Important During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Though facing challenges, the electronics manufacturing industry strives to cope—and thrive. Considered essential, IPC member factories are responsible for supplying electronic…
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 company’s…
How Electronic Manufacturers Can Survive the Impact of COVID-19 on the Printed Circuit Board Market
An IPC survey in March 2020 revealed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on electronics manufacturers, particularly in the area of PCB fabrication. About 69 percent of IPC members have reported delays…
The core component of every electronic device is the printed circuit board (PCB). For many years, the IPC-A-600, and IPC-6012 have determined the standards for the workmanship quality of PCB’s. The 6012 specifically, is geared towards the rigid PCB’s and its manufacturing process…
A universally recognized standard in workmanship for the wire harness industry didn’t exist until the IPC-WHMA-A-620 was developed. Thus, before the IPC 620, cable and wire harness manufacturers didn’t have a baseline for a finished product with acceptable quality…