Industry News | 2018-05-06 18:10:24.0
The SMTA Capital Chapter is excited to host a Chapter Meeting on May 15th from 5:00PM to 7:30PM at EIT, Leesburg, VA. IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released the G revisions of the two most widely used standards in the electronic industry and who better to present “What’s New in IPC J-STD-001G and IPC-A-610G” than William Graver, Senior Analyst and Master IPC Trainer.
Industry News | 2016-06-27 14:54:49.0
In September of 2015, IPC delivered revision D of IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards. Building on this base standard, IPC has developed the first automotive addendum, IPC-6012DA, Automotive Applications Addendum to IPC-6012D Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.
Industry News | 2022-08-26 08:58:41.0
IPC's Design for Excellence (DFX) guidelines document, IPC-2231 provides a framework to establish a design review process for the layout of printed board assemblies. This design review assesses the manufacturability attributes of printed boards, namely design for manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testability, cost, reliability, environment, and reusability. IPC is aware of the responsibilities that electronics manufacturing companies will soon have to regulatory bodies around the world as well to the environment.
Industry News | 2012-03-21 17:42:19.0
For many designers and manufacturing personnel in the electronics manufacturing supply chain, IPC-AJ-820, Assembly and Joining Handbook, is the document of choice for all aspects involved in creating a PCB.
Industry News | 2016-01-17 19:26:58.0
In order to keep up with industry demand, IPC has released amendments for J-STD-001F, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, and IPC-A-610F, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies. For each standard, IPC-A-610F Amendment 1 and IPC J-STD-001F Amendment 1 represents a critical shift to deliver necessary updates to these already robust standards.
Industry News | 2010-04-19 12:56:32.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, - The world’s most widely used standards for printed boards and electronic assemblies were recently updated, providing new coverage for advanced technologies and processes as well as guidance on the new challenges that state-of-the-art can bring. To help industry members understand the ramifications of the changes to the standards that they and their customers depend on, IPC will host a number of full-day technology workshops, taught by the leaders of the task groups that worked on the standards’ revisions.
Industry News | 2010-05-26 13:06:11.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — In communications sent to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) last week, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® lent its support to the adoption of RoHS Directive proposed amendments 197 through 203. These amendments support the use of a rigorous scientific methodology to evaluate additional restricted substances and their alternatives.
Industry News | 2010-11-15 22:52:31.0
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is criticizing the "bad science" in the latest revision to Greenpeace’s electronics scorecard, "Guide to Greener Electronics." The guide rates consumer electronics companies against Greenpeace criteria on hazardous substances, take back and recycling, and energy use and climate change.
Industry News | 2011-07-26 22:29:00.0
It’s well-known that residues on printed board assemblies can lead to serious reliability problems. To help the process engineering community deal with these difficulties, IPC has released the B revision of IPC-CH-65, Guidelines for Cleaning of Printed Boards & Assemblies.
Industry News | 2012-01-20 15:22:59.0
Count On Tools will exhibit in Booth #1436 at the upcoming IPC APEX Expo. New product lines to be showcased at the event include: LED Nozzle Series, revised StripFeeder Trays & Modules, ezLOAD PCB board supports, and a broad assortment of custom nozzle designs for odd-form components.