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How Auditors Should Evaluate IPC Class 3 and Space Addendum Flow-Downs Jul 22, 2026

How Auditors Should Evaluate IPC Class 3 and Space Addendum Flow-Downs

Auditing IPC Class 3 and Space Addendum requirements can be confusing.

A drawing may call out IPC-A-610 Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620...

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Does a Drawing Note Require Every Operator and Inspector to Be IPC Certified? Jul 20, 2026

Does a Drawing Note Require Every Operator and Inspector to Be IPC Certified?

In electronics manufacturing, drawing notes often reference IPC standards.

A drawing may state that a product must meet:...

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IPC Certification Does Not Prove Product Conformance Jul 17, 2026

IPC Certification Does Not Prove Product Conformance

In the first article of this series, we discussed what it means when a drawing calls out IPC Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-...

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What Does It Mean When a Drawing Calls Out IPC Class 3 or Space Addendum? Jul 16, 2026

What Does It Mean When a Drawing Calls Out IPC Class 3 or Space Addendum?

In electronics manufacturing, drawing notes matter.

A single note may call out:

  • IPC-A-610 Class 3
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3...
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Inspection & Verification: Confirming That Quality Has Been Built In Jul 15, 2026

Inspection & Verification: Confirming That Quality Has Been Built In

Throughout this series, we've followed the complete manufacturing journey:

User needs became customer requirements.

Customer re...

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The Correct Path to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum Certification Jul 11, 2026

The Correct Path to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum Certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum questions are becoming more common.

Students, companies, auditors, and training coordinators often ask:

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High-Reliability Soldering Training: Why Precision, Cleaning, Inspection & Consistency Matter Jun 25, 2026

ElectroSpec’s High-Reliability Soldering Course Approach

ElectroSpec’s High-Reliability Soldering course is designed for real manufacturing needs, not just classroom theory.

The course is offered on...

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