Soldering is a vital skill for electronics manufacturing, but it can also be challenging and complex. That’s why you need to follow the IPC standards, the industry-accepted guidelines for soldering quality and reliability. Achieving IPC standards compliance in soldering can help you improve your product quality, reduce defects, increase customer satisfaction, and comply with regulatory…
As we stand on the brink of 2024, professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry have a unique opportunity to not just meet but exceed industry expectations. One of the most impactful ways to achieve this is through soldering certification, and when it comes to industry-leading certifications, Blackfox is at the forefront. In this blog, we’ll…
In one of our previous blog posts, we talked about 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 exam to ensure mastering the basics of this crucial…
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 are simply interested in staying up to date on…
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 technicians. This IPC course is beneficial to those who want to expand their knowledge…
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. Moreover, efficient production also entails hiring and training assembly staff to become IPC certified. IPC is a trade…
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 an online IPC course enabled employees to master or upgrade…
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 shortage, consumers should expect limited supplies, and long waiting times…
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 domino effect across the supply chain, from factory downtimes to delayed prototyping,…
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. This article will discuss what each of these solders is, their uses, and…