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PCB designer, process engineer, and inspector reviewing manufacturability, soldering process, inspection access, and reliability requirements before production

Why Designers, Process Engineers, and Inspectors Must Talk Before Production Aug 01, 2026 Read Article →

PCB designer and inspector reviewing inspection access, test points, hidden solder joints, AOI, and X-ray verification strategy

Designing for Inspection: If You Cannot Inspect It, Can You Accept It? Jul 30, 2026 Read Article →

PCB designer reviewing IPC-A-610 electronic assembly acceptance criteria before releasing a product to manufacturing

Designers Must Understand IPC-A-610 Even If They Are Not Inspectors Jul 28, 2026 Read Article →

PCB designer reviewing through-hole component layout for wave soldering, selective soldering, solder access, and inspection requirements

Through-Hole Design: Wave Solder, Selective Solder, and Process Reality Jul 27, 2026 Read Article →

SMT assembly process showing solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, and inspection for electronics manufacturing

SMT Assembly Is Not Hand Soldering: Why Training Must Match the Process Jul 26, 2026 Read Article →

Why Solder Joint Reliability Starts with Design, Not the Soldering Operator Jul 25, 2026 Read Article →

PCB design engineer reviewing manufacturability, soldering process, and inspection requirements before electronics production

Why Designers Must Design for the Manufacturing Process Jul 24, 2026 Read Article →

ElectroSpec CID and CID+ PCB design training built around IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-2223, IPC-2228, material standards, aerospace reliability, design for manufacturing, and design for test.

How ElectroSpec Developed CID & CID+ Training: Why Our Standards-Based Approach Matters Jul 11, 2026 Read Article →

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