Nolan’s Notes: Looking Deep Into the Future With X-ray
Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Basics of Component Lead Tinning
Standard of Excellence: Anticipating Customer Needs Early and Often
IPC Releases Newest List of Standards Updates, Revisions
September 16, 2024 | IPC Community Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Each quarter, IPC releases a list of standards that are new or have been updated. To view a complete list of newly published standards and standards revisions, translations, proposed standards for ballot, final drafts for industry review, working drafts, and project approvals, visit ipc.org/status. These are the latest releases for Q3 2024.
IPC-A-610J
Acceptability for Electronic Assemblies
IPC-A-610J is the most widely used electronics assembly acceptance standard in the electronics industry. Participants from 31 countries provided their input and expertise to create this document. IPC-A-610J is a must-have standard for inspectors, operators, and others interested in the acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies.
IPC J-STD-001J
Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
IPC J-STD-001J is recognized globally for its criteria on soldering processes and materials. Updated with participants from 27 countries providing input and expertise. IPC J-STD-001J is a must-have for those in the electronics industry with an interest in the process and acceptance criteria for electrical and electronic assemblies.
To learn more about other standard revisions released during Q3, click here. This article orginally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of IPC Community.
Share on:
Suggested Items
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
04/04/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007There was big news throughout the week on a global economic scale. Everything is moving so fast it’s hard to follow. I sat in on a webinar about the U.S. tariff changes announced on April 2, and even the policy wonks, whose life’s purpose is to be expert in these things, couldn’t keep up. One speaker was checking government information websites, and listening to the news on the television even as she gave her update.
Raymond E. Pritchard IPC Hall of Fame Award: Peter Bigelow
04/04/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007IPC’s most prestigious award honors an individual’s long-term distinguished service and contributions to IPC and the electronics manufacturing industry. Peter Bigelow is president of FTG Circuits in Haverhill, Mass., focusing on the military, RF/microwave, and aerospace markets. He also has extensive experience in general management, marketing, operations, and sales with large publicly traded and privately held manufacturing companies in the printed circuit, electronics, and instrumentation industries.
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Axxon—Leading Innovations in Dispensing Technology
04/04/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOAxxon-Mycronic showcases its four major divisions this year, highlighting their focus on dispensing technology and conformal coating for electronics. Jeff Leal, Director of Business Development and Strategy, explains how his company is expanding into North America, particularly in Mexico and Europe, backed by a strong customer service model.
Statement from IPC on ‘Liberation Day’ Pressing for Domestic Manufacturing Strategy
04/03/2025 | IPCIPC, a global electronics association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of more than 3,200 members, shared the following statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry. It can be attributed to Richard Cappetto, IPC senior director of North American government affairs:
My Top 10 Highlights from IPC APEX EXPO 2025
04/03/2025 | Chris Mitchell, IPC VP, Global Government RelationsEvery year, I am reminded what an exciting and fast-paced whirlwind IPC APEX EXPO is—the friends you run into, the new people you meet, the innovations you encounter, and the fascinating discussions you dive into. It’s certainly true that our industry is driven by searchers and problem-solvers, creating endless opportunities at APEX EXPO to connect, collaborate, and shape the future.