Industry News | 2017-10-18 20:01:20.0
IPC, in conjunction with IFTEC, conducted the IPC Hand Soldering Competition at IFTEC in Paris because the MIDEST exhibition, originally scheduled for October 2017 was moved to 2018. The competition was fierce as 33 competitors went soldering iron to soldering iron to take the hand soldering competition crown. Taking first place with a cash prize of €300 and a JBC Soldering Station was Catherine Cardinal-Simon from Thales Microelectronic in France, who earned 443 points out of a possible 446. Cardinal–Simon will now compete at the IPC World Championship Hand Soldering Competition located this year at productronica 2017 on 17 November.
Industry News | 2003-08-27 10:43:02.0
This 41-page document is the complete source for printed circuit board and electronics assembly standards and publications for design, materials, manufacturing, assembly, quality and test.
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 | 2014-09-18 17:55:32.0
SMTA China announcing that it presented awards for nine papers at the SMTA China South 2014 Conference Award Presentation Ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in conjunction with the SMTA China Annual Award Ceremony.
Industry News | 2023-02-20 18:52:04.0
In conjunction with Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023, IPC hosted the UK regional Hand Soldering Competition in Farnborough, UK., February 7-9, welcoming 27 competitors from 20 European electronics companies. Skilled 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. Contestants were allowed a maximum of one hour to complete the process.
Industry News | 2017-10-26 16:24:30.0
IPC, in conjunction with ELECTROSUB 2017, conducted the IPC Hand Soldering Competition at ELECTROSUB 2017 in Budapest, Hungary. The competition in Budapest drew the highest number of professional hand soldering competitors to date in Europe of 51. Unique to ELECTROSUB 2017 was an IPC HSC competition for high school students. The 16 high school competitors were not going to be out done by their older professional competitors as they put their best soldering techniques on display vying for cash prizes for first, second and third place. Taking first place in the high school competition with a cash prize of €30 was Mate Toth, Technical High School, Komarno, Slovakia. In second place with a cash prize of €20 went to Bence Marki, Palfy Water Management Technical High School, Szolnok, Hungary. Taking third place with a cash prize of €10 was Gilles Cumin, from Lajos Bardos Elementary School, Lagymanyos, Budapest, Hungary.
Industry News | 2015-09-03 16:37:18.0
SMTA China announces that it presented awards for seven papers at the SMTA China South 2015 Conference Award Presentation Ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in conjunction with the SMTA China Annual Award Ceremony.
Industry News | 2018-01-15 13:37:11.0
The SMTA is pleased to announce the Best Papers from SMTA International 2017. As speakers at SMTA International, individuals make contributions to the industry by sharing their research and findings. For these exceptional achievements, a cash award and plaque are given to all winners.
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.
Industry News | 2011-08-18 21:23:09.0
For an industry that is constantly advancing, the technical conference at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition on September 21–22, in Schaumburg, Ill., will feature five sessions offering the latest research, methodologies and insights from industry experts to address critical challenges of manufacturing defect-free, quality electronics.
