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IPC-CFX, 2.0: How to Use the QPL Effectively

July 2, 2025 | Chris Jorgensen, Global Electronics Association

In part one of this series, we discussed the new features in CFX Version 2.0 and their implications for improved inter-machine communication. But what about bringing this new functionality to the shop floor? The IPC-CFX-2591 QPL is a powerful technical resource for manufacturers seeking CFX-enabled equipment. The Qualified Product List (QPL) helps streamline equipment selection by listing models verified for CFX compliance through a robust third-party virtual qualification process.

Nolan’s Notes: Finding Your Sweet Spot

July 2, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

I grew up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, where I still call home. In my early years, the region’s economy was fueled by forestry, agriculture, and fisheries. Tektronix ruled the economic landscape, of course, and Nike was just emerging from the University of Oregon track and field program. Intel wouldn’t remake my hometown of Hillsboro, Oregon, for a few more years, so my upbringing was mostly farmland and fishing boats. My dad worked at Tektronix with a side gig operating a commercial fishing boat in the summer.

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Standard of Excellence: Delivering Excellence—A Daily Goal

June 25, 2025 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence

Delivering excellence consistently across all touchpoints is essential for organizations aiming to build trust, foster customer loyalty, and maintain their brand reputation. This requires a strategic approach encompassing uniform...

Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Tin Whisker Mitigation in Aerospace Applications, Part 3

June 25, 2025 | Nash Bell, Knocking Down the Bone Pile

Tin whiskers are slender, hair-like metallic growths that can develop on the surface of tin-plated electronic components. Typically measuring a few micrometers in diameter and growing several millimeters in length, they form through...

The Knowledge Base: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow With EMAC

June 24, 2025 | Mike Konrad, The Knowledge Base

As the electronics manufacturing industry races to meet rising global demand and technological complexity, the need for a highly skilled, future-ready workforce has never been greater. At the forefront of addressing this challenge...

I had the privilege of attending the June 3 opening ceremony of AT&S’s HTB3 facility in Leoben, Austria—a milestone moment for Europe’s electronics ecosystem. HTB3 is now the first and only facility in Europe capable of both...

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