MarVac Assemblies is excited to have achieved the QML recognition from IPC. Beginning with the IPC SGA, we looked at going through the validation process not only as another way to bring value to our current customers, but that same value to our new customers. IPC Validation Services has helped us achieve the value our customers expect to see.
Steve Banovich, Manager, MarVac Assemblies
John Deere Electronic Solutions is part of Intelligent Solutions Group of John Deere where we design, develop & manufacture electronic components for John Deere equipment and other OEM customers. Quality is one of the four core values of John Deere and customer is at the focus when we talk about quality. Having been qualified by IPC to J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 Class 3 QML program, gives me great confidence that we are meeting or exceeding the standards we uphold ourselves to and that we will supply our customers with products that they can rely on for their long-term intended end use.
Kamal Verma, Factory Engineering Manager, John Deere Electronic Solutions
I am proud of the work done by our team to ensure the security of our client and end user data and intellectual property. This latest credential, IPC-1791 QML, adds to our extensive list of qualifications, i.e., AS9100D for the Aerospace Industry, ISO 13485 for the Medical Industry, and the full suite of IPC Certifications for all persons involved in PCB Layout, Fabrication, Assembly and Metal Fabrication.
Russ Collins, Corporate Director of Quality, Hughes Circuits Inc.
Certification to IPC-1791, which incorporates NIST-SP 800-171 Rev. 2 confirms that IMI has successfully put in place robust and effective cyber, physical and chain-of-control protocols to assure our customers’ critical IP is secure. IMI is proud to have achieved the distinction of being the fourth circuit board fabricator to be certified as a trusted supplier under IPC’s stringent Validation Services program.
Peter Bigelow, IMI, Inc., President and CEO

Winners of IPC Hand Soldering Competition at InnoElectro 2023 Announced

IPC hosted a Hand Soldering Competition in Budapest, Hungary, at InnoElectro March 28-30, welcoming 42 competitors from 29 European electronics companies. Skilled contestants competed to build an assembly in accordance with IPC-A-610, Class 3 criteria, and were judged on the functionality of the assembly, compliance with the assembly process, and overall product quality. Contestants were allowed a maximum of one hour to complete the process.

Taking top honors this year were:

  • In first place for the second consecutive year, Peter Zsombok, BHE Bonn Hungary KFT, scored 538 points out of a maximum possible 558. Zsombok will compete for the World Championship title in November at productronica in Munich.
  • Second place: Viktor Czonka, Alpine Hungary, with a score of 535 out of 558.
  • Third place: Janos Szebelledi, BHE Bonn Hungary KFT, with a score of 529 out of 558.

This year’s Best Company Team trophy was presented to BHE Bonn Hungary KFT, for a combined score of 1028, achieved by team members Peter Zsombok and Janos Szebelledi.

IPC is grateful to the HSC sponsors for their generous support:

  • Gold sponsors: Weller Tools, Thales
  • Silver Sponsors: Almit, Ateliers Systems, NCAB Group, Optilia, Polygone CAO, SFM-Societe Française de Microscopie

“IPC thanks and congratulates all the participants and their companies for their interest and for taking up the hand soldering competition challenge,” said Philippe Leonard, IPC Europe director. “The competition board was very complex this year, and the contestants rose to the challenge with amazing performances. We look forward to more exciting competitions this year, ending with the World Championship at productronica in Munich.”

For more information on HSC competitions in Europe, contact Leonard at PhilippeLeonard@ipc.org.

Tempo’s electronics manufacturing platform takes a fundamentally different approach to deliver quality, speed, and agility together, unlike any other PCBA manufacturer, and this qualification validates that we do so at the highest level possible. Through our platform, we have delivered boards for customers for the most demanding applications on earth – and beyond to space. We appreciate the feedback received during the audit process and will continue the relationship with IPC Validation Services to deliver services to our customers that meet the industry’s highest standards.
Mattias Cedergren, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Tempo
Summit Toronto is the first non-U.S. based PCB manufacturer to receive IPC-1791 certification. This trusted fabricator certification augments our existing AS9100 certification, NADCAP accreditation, DD2345 Joint Certification Program status, and ITAR 126.5 compliance in Toronto. Summit is committed to secure printed circuit board manufacturing to support the increasing needs of our U.S. and allied military customers. These certifications coupled with the capabilities and capacity available in Toronto underscore our commitment to being the trusted PCB supplier of choice for military systems and platforms.
Shane Whiteside, President and CEO of Summit Interconnect
Fralock provides product design, development, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services to customers that require a high level of quality and precision. This validation assures our customers that processes pertaining to IPC-1791 are adhered to throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Shibu Gangadharan, Vice President of Specialty Engineered Materials, Fralock
Trust is an absolutely critical component of our partnerships with defense OEMs and the Department of Defense. The IPC-1791 QML offers additional evidence of our readiness and ability to handle the most sensitive information and technologies.
Todd Brassard, Calumet Electronics VP/COO
We recently had a customer request that AirBorn have all assembly operators individually certified to IPC-620 prior to working on their product. In the past, we have let customers know our internal process procedures were written to yield an IPC-620 compliant product so individual certification was not needed. However, this statement alone seemed to rarely satisfy customer concerns. Now, with our IPC-620 site qualification, we are able to make this same statement and support it with our IPC-620 Qualified Manufacturer Listing. It was this IPC-620 Qualified Manufacturer Listing that led our recent customer to rescind their request to have each operator individually IPC-620 certified.
Dwayne Zimmerman, AirBorn Interconnect, Regional Quality Manager
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