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Advanced Rework Technology Named IPC Electronics Training Provider of the Year
February 12, 2026 | Advanced Rework TechnologyEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Advanced Rework Technology (A.R.T.), a UK-based provider of IPC-certified electronics training and independent technical consultancy, has been named Electronics Training Provider of the Year as part of the 2026 Awards of Excellence programme.
The award forms part of the Awards of Excellence programme delivered by E2 Media, which recognises organisations demonstrating sustained performance, technical credibility and a positive impact within their sector. For A.R.T., the recognition reflects more than three decades of delivering structured IPC training, practical skills development and independent technical support to electronics manufacturers in the UK and internationally.
This latest award follows recognition received in 2025, placing A.R.T. among a small number of organisations to be acknowledged in consecutive years, highlighting consistency in delivery and long-term commitment to standards-led training.
Debbie McDade, Managing Director at A.R.T: “This award reflects the professionalism, experience and consistency of the entire A.R.T. team. Our work goes beyond certified training alone, combining practical skills development, independent consultancy and standards expertise to support manufacturers on the production floor. As one of a small number of fully accredited IPC Certification Centres worldwide able to deliver certified IPC training at all levels, we place great importance on maintaining high standards, independence and long-term value for our customers.”
The 2026 Awards of Excellence recognises A.R.T.’s continued contribution to electronics skills development and standards-led practice, reflecting a consistent focus on practical training, technical credibility, and independent support as manufacturing requirements continue to evolve.
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SMT Perspectives & Prospects: Artificial Intelligence, Part 7—Data Module 2
04/08/2026 | Dr. Jennie Hwang -- Column: SMT Perspectives and ProspectsWhen I last wrote about data, I focused on data quality and size, data infrastructure, the boundaries of data training, data preparation, and the general challenges and concerns of data. This month, I will focus on alternative approaches, data governance, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic RAG.