Industry News | 2023-05-30 06:34:56.0
For the first time, IPC hosted a regional hand soldering competition in Vincenza, Italy, at Focus on PCB May 17-18. Welcoming 28 competitors representing 20 Italian companies, contestants competed to build an assembly in accordance with IPC-A-610, Class 3 criteria and were judged on the functionality of the assembly, compliance with the assembly process, and overall product quality. IPC Master Instructors (MIT) from IPC training center GestLabs judged contestants, allowing a maximum of one hour to complete the process.
Industry News | 2023-07-19 09:27:00.0
Ed Reynolds, space exploration sector program manager at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), will present his keynote address, "The DART Mission: Earth Strikes Back," at IPC's High Reliability Forum on October 17 in Linthicum (Baltimore), Md.
Industry News | 2023-08-21 12:15:07.0
IPC announces the addition of Michelle Leff Mermelstein, APR, as senior director of media engagement to its staff at IPC's offices in Washington, D.C. In this role, Mermelstein will lead IPC's public relations efforts and communications with media outlets to raise the stature of the electronics industry and its public policy priorities. In addition, Mermelstein will leverage her expertise to design and execute proactive PR strategies that cultivate relationships with national and international media outlets, engage target audiences, and increase awareness of the electronics manufacturing industry and IPC's role in supporting its growth.
Industry News | 2023-08-29 07:03:15.0
Washington, D.C. office boosted by four new hires this year
Industry News | 2002-05-06 08:39:44.0
Created to Assist the Industry When Business Relationships are Formed Between OEMs and EMS Companies
Industry News | 2008-04-25 15:19:38.0
Every business environment has waste in day-to-day tasks, processes and systems. To reduce and eliminate these wastes, it is important to understand the different kinds that exist. Next is to be able to understand the types of tools that exist to fix these issues. Herb will cover the 8 wastes with real life examples of manufacturing inefficiencies with ways to solve them. He will answer topical questions in real time to provide instant feedback which will enhance the subject matter.
Industry News | 2015-02-17 02:24:34.0
Precision PCB Services, Inc. the leader in the art of BGA Rework Services and Process Implementation will introduce their line of Shuttle Star BGA Rework Stations at the 2015 IPC APEX Expo.
Industry News | 2022-10-20 06:56:33.0
SMTA is honored to announce Rajesh Sharma Sivasubramony, a graduate student at Binghamton University, has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.
Industry News | 2016-10-16 19:06:31.0
IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, is announcing an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Control certification course for electronics assembly trainers and operators. The courses and certifications will be delivered on the IPC learning management system, IPC EDGE. Together with the EOS/ESD Association, Inc., IPC has developed these standardized ESD training and certification courses for the electronics industry to train operators and trainers on ESD controls and best practices. This online ESD Certification Program allows users to validate their knowledge and skills by passing an exam on ESD principles. For trainers, the ESD certification course was developed with an advanced training program to train instructors, thereby providing the necessary knowledge to help develop an effective ESD training program.
Industry News | 2017-09-28 20:06:38.0
In cooperation with productronica 2017, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is presenting its very popular Hand Soldering Competition in Hall A1, stand 307 at this year’s event. Skilled competitors will demonstrate their soldering skills, on 14 – 16 November, as they compete for cash prizes: 1st place — €300; 2nd place — €200; 3rd place — €100. New this year, IPC will feature the World Hand Soldering Championship on 17 November, 2017, with the regional winner from productronica and competitors from around the world. The winners of the IPC HSC World Championship will receive cash awards amounting to: 1000€ to the winner, 500€ for the runner up and 300€ for third place. The awards will be presented Friday, 17 November at 14:00 in the SMT speakers corner Hall A1, stand 220.
