Program Schedule

2:00 PM : Welcome Address by Anthony Tremellen, Secretary, Surface Mount and Circuit Board Association (SMCBA), Australia

2:10 PM : IPC activities in Australia by David Bergman, VP (Standards & Technology), IPC

2:20 PM : Presentation on “IPC Validation Service – Qualifying Manufacturers” by Randy Cherry, Sr Director of Validation Services, IPC

2:45 PM : Q&A with Australian companies

About IPC:

IPC is the Global not for profit Trade Association established in 1957 in the USA representing all facets of the electronics industry as members from 70+ countries including Australia. IPC through its global offices, supports international cooperation and programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2.0 trillion global electronics industry – www.ipc.org.

Industry Importance:

IPC is known for world-class standards and skill development programs for the electronics manufacturing industry. If electronics companies are following IPC standards in the manufacturing process, IPC Validation Services provides the next level by certifying companies at the enterprise level. IPC Validation Services is the pyramid to success in the electronics manufacturing industry.

IPC Validation Services provides the opportunity to become part of a network of trusted sources that industry will look to first and foremost when evaluating existing and potential business partners. Audit program increases product quality, reliability, and consistency throughout your supply chain.

Why IPC Validation Service is important for Australian electronics industry:

• Want to become part of a global network of trusted sources?
• Look to differentiate from the competition?
•  Want to reduce costs and labor for quality assurance audits and cut material qualification cycle time?
• Want to increase product quality throughout your supply chain?

If interested to know the process to join the global network of qualified and trusted suppliers and be part of the best and brightest in the PCB assembly and electronics manufacturing industries, please join the webinar session on April 19.