Cold Soldering: What Is It and How Do You Avoid It?
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Cold solder joints more likely to crack and — ultimately — fail. It is vital that you avoid cold soldering if you want to preserve product performance and avoid untimely joint failure. This prevention can be accomplished in several ways. Read More
How to Prevent Supply Chain Issues During Circuit Card Assembly
Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Few supply chain issues have been as disruptive as the significant circuit card shortage. These shortages have continued to impede business productivity and cause manufacturing delays. However, there are ways that your business can avoid exacerbating... Read More
Common Causes for Faulty Circuit Boards Taught in IPC Training Courses
Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Have you ever experienced circuit board damage or failure? This issue occurs everyday in manufacturing for many different reasons. In our IPC-A-610 class, students learning the importance of handling boards during production in order to prevent faul... Read More
Common Types of Solder Joints Learned in Solder Certification Classes
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Soldering is an important process that fuses two pieces of metal together. “Solder” actually refers to the material that binds these pieces together, and those who take solder certification classes will learn a variety of types of solder joints. Here... Read More
How Women-Owned Companies in Defense Manufacturing Are Making a Statement
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
Believe it or not, the U.S. military-industrial complex is largely in the hands of women, and we’ve never been better off for it. According to reporting from Politico, four out of America’s top five defense contractors are run by women, including Loc... Read More
Take Care of Your Irons with These Tips Taught in Solder Training
Tue, May 24, 2022
The process of soldering involves melting either tin lead or lead-free solder at high temperatures in order to join less fusible metals. Continuous soldering will cause damage to the soldering tip overtime, and that is why cleaning in between each us... Read More
Get to Know the Basics of Technical Certification Courses
Tue, May 17, 2022
According to the National Association of Manufacturers, approximately 2.1 million manufacturing jobs may be left unfilled by the year 2030. This could translate to a total of $1 trillion in lost revenue. Manufacturing employers must offer training an... Read More
Exploring Common Applications of Circuit Card Assembly in the Aerospace Industry
Tue, May 10, 2022
Unlike some other industries, circuit card assembly in aerospace applications must meet strict standards in order to endure extreme conditions. Aerospace devices are often exposed to radical changes in temperature, harmful chemicals, and intense vibr... Read More
Open the Doorway to These 4 Careers with an IPC Certification
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
IPC is a global association that assists the electronic industry by providing adequate training for OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers, and wire harness manufacturers. Generally, we learn about the many IPC certifications that are offered, but rarely is it... Read More
Learn to Optimize Your Printed Circuit Board Production
Tue, Apr 19, 2022
Following a carefully laid out strategy can mean the difference between a quick, successful printed circuit board assembly project and one that consumes an excess of time and finance. By planning ahead and considering all facets of the project, it is... Read More
