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TRI at TMS Electronic Announces Open Day Event
January 20, 2025 | TRIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

TMS Electronic, TRI's distributor, is excited to invite industry professionals, partners, and clients to its Open Day Event (Jornada de Puertas Abiertas), taking place from February 11-13, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in technical presentations and hands-on experience.
The workshop will allow customers to experience TRI's Multi Camera 3D AOI TR7500QE. The 3D AOI offers high performance 3D solder and assembly inspection by combining the next generation multi-angle 2D and 3D technologies based on 4-way adaptive digital fringe pattern projection and 4 side view cameras. TRI's Inspection solutions are IPC-CFX compliant and support the current Smart Factory Standards, such as the IPC-DPMX and The Hermes Standard (IPC-HERMES-9852).
This highly anticipated event provides a unique opportunity to learn more about electronics manufacturing industry key players. Attendees will gain exclusive insights into the latest technologies and trends, as well as explore the tools and strategies that are transforming the sector.
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03/11/2025 | The Test Connection Inc.The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC (TTC-LLC). With her extensive background in operations management, accounting, and customer relations, Melanie brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new role.
Hannah Nelson: The Inspiring Journey of an Emerging Engineer
03/11/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamAt last year’s IPC APEX EXPO, former IPC Emerging Engineer Hannah Nelson had the opportunity to reflect on her inspiring journey into the world of engineering, from her education at Valparaiso University to her internship and her first job at Texas Instruments. From pivotal moments and the unexpected turns that helped shape her early career and passion for electrical engineering, her story highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, taking opportunities that arise early on, finding confidence in one's voice, and the rewards of pursuing one's passions within the engineering field.
Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG, First German EMS Company to Receive IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing
03/10/2025 | IPCIPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG. Sartorius is a leading international provider to the biopharmaceutical research and medical industry.
Gathering Around the EMS Table
03/11/2025 | Mark Wolfe, IPCWhen I entered the EMS provider industry 30 years ago, I attended some early IPC EMS management meetings. While I enjoyed the planned presentations, I especially valued the roundtable discussions with other industry peers. They not only provided an excellent opportunity to foster new relationships but also allowed me to listen to others facing similar challenges, who often addressed them in innovative ways that I could benefit from.
IPC Global Standards Driving Factory of the Future
03/10/2025 | Chris Jorgensen, IPCFactory of the Future represents a revolutionary shift in electronics manufacturing, aligning the industry's processes with the demands of efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. With challenges such as rapid product lifecycles, stringent quality requirements, and increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility, stakeholders across the supply chain—OEMs, EMS providers, and PCB manufacturers—face mounting pressure to modernize their operations.