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March 18, 2026 | Circuit Technology Center, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Industry experts from across the electronics manufacturing sector will meet this week to continue formal development work on a new IPC standard titled IPC‑7712 Component Safe Removal for Failure Analysis and Reclamation. The effort brings together leading engineers, reliability specialists, and failure analysis professionals to establish best practices for the safe removal of electronic components intended for analysis, reclamation, and potential reuse.
The committee responsible for the standard is chaired by Jeff Ferry, President at Circuit Technology Center, an industry leader in circuit board repair and rework technologies. The working group will operate under the guidance of IPC liaison Francisco Fourcade, who will coordinate the development of the standard and ensure alignment with IPC's consensus-driven standards framework.
The new standard addresses a growing industry need as electronics manufacturers, failure analysis laboratories, and sustainability initiatives increasingly focus on safe component extraction techniques. Proper removal methods are critical when preserving high-value devices for root-cause investigation, reliability testing, or reclamation.
"Electronic components are becoming more valuable and complex, particularly with the rise of advanced microprocessors, AI chips, and high-density packaging," said Ferry. "The industry needs clear guidance on how to remove components without damaging them or the surrounding assembly. IPC-7712 will establish standardized methods that support both failure analysis and responsible component reclamation."
The initiative reflects broader industry priorities around electronics sustainability, supply chain resilience, and reliability engineering. Salvaging usable components and preserving devices for analysis can reduce material waste, improve investigative accuracy, and extend the lifecycle of valuable semiconductor devices.
Once completed, IPC-7712 will provide standardized guidance covering topics such as:
- Controlled thermal and mechanical removal techniques
- Protection of component leads, pads, and package integrity
- Handling and marking of reclaimed components
- Documentation and traceability practices
- Methods to support failure analysis without inducing additional damage
The committee's work will proceed through IPC's consensus standards process, incorporating input from OEMs, contract manufacturers, repair specialists, failure analysis laboratories, and semiconductor industry representatives.
IPC standards serve as globally recognized guidelines for electronics manufacturing, assembly, and repair. The development of IPC-7712 aims to fill an important gap by defining safe removal practices specifically intended to preserve component integrity for analysis and reclamation.
Additional information on the standard's progress will be released as the committee advances through the drafting and review phases.
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