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TTCI Brings Hands-On Test Engineering and IPC Training Expertise to PCB Carolina 2025
October 31, 2025 | The Test Connection Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a trusted provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, and The Training Connection LLC (TTC-LLC) will exhibit at PCB Carolina on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the McKimmon Center at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Attendees can visit Table 4 to say hello to Bert Horner and Bill Graver, and learn more about their test engineering services and technical training programs.
PCB Carolina is the premier electronics event in the region, bringing together professionals in PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and testing. The show features a full day of technical sessions and an exhibit floor showcasing the latest products and innovations in the industry.
At the TTCI and TTC-LLC table, visitors will be able to explore advanced test engineering capabilities, including In-Circuit Test (ICT), Flying Probe, Boundary Scan, and Functional Test Systems, as well as In-System Programming (ISP) and Design-for-Test (DfT) support. The team will also share details about The Training Connection’s GEA (Global Electronics Association) IPC-certified courses, including IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-6012, and IPC/WHMA-A-620, with additional courses being added in the near future.
For more than 45 years, The Test Connection, Inc. has specialized in helping electronics manufacturers improve product reliability through advanced test solutions and engineering expertise. Its sister company, The Training Connection LLC, provides technical and professional development programs that build hands-on skills and industry knowledge for engineers, technicians, and instructors.
Attendees are encouraged to stop by Table 4 to connect with the team, learn about new test strategies, and discuss how TTCI and TTC-LLC can help strengthen both production quality and workforce training initiatives.
Together, TTCI and TTC-LLC bring a powerful combination of technical expertise and workforce training—equipping customers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the electronics sector.
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