It takes a highly skilled operator to ensure a zero-defect soldering process when hand soldering high density printed boards. IPC’s first competition at National Electronics Week, the contest recognises the best skills in hand soldering complex printed board assemblies, with participants competing against each other to build a functional electronics assembly within 45 minutes.
With IPC-A-610 Master Instructors serving as judges, the assemblies will be judged on the speed at which it was produced and overall electrical functionality in accordance with IPC-A-610E Class 3 criteria. Entries for the competition will be accepted until March 25, 2014. Since the number of entrants is limited, participation is on a first come, first served basis. Interested participants can submit their entry via the IPC website.
David Bergman, Vice President, International Relations, IPC, commented: “Many companies take pride in how many IPC Certified Specialists they have on staff and this event is a fun and friendly way to give them an opportunity to let their staff shine.”