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Foreign Object Debris for Electronics Manufacturing Course Available in Spanish, French and German
March 12, 2024 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
IPC has announced the expansion of its complimentary training offerings for IPC members with the introduction of a “Foreign Object Debris (FOD) for Electronics Manufacturing” course, now available in French, Spanish and German. This initiative reinforces IPC's commitment to providing valuable resources to its members worldwide. FOD training across electronics manufacturing and assembly can mitigate risks, ensuring quality production and reliable electronics products.
The FOD course joins the training courses "ESD Control for Electronics Manufacturing" and “Safety for Electronics Manufacturing” which are also offered in English, French, and German and serves to familiarize participants with the intricacies of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the precautions necessary for mitigating its impacts during the handling, storage, or transportation of ESD-sensitive components and common safety practices within an electronics manufacturing environment.
Available to all IPC member companies, these training resources facilitate cost reduction by offering free access to essential knowledge and enabling the seamless implementation of standardized training across multiple manufacturing sites. Since their launch in 2023, IPC member companies have trained more than 10,000 employees using IPC member courses.
With a focus on efficiency and effectiveness, IPC's training modules are designed to deliver fundamental skills in just 45 minutes, ensuring that trainees can quickly transition to the production line with confidence and proficiency. By offering consistent training in different languages, IPC empowers its members worldwide to streamline operations and enhance overall productivity.
IPC members are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable benefit to optimize their training processes, improve operational performance, and elevate their competitive edge in the industry.
For more information about IPC's complimentary training courses and membership benefits, visit https://edu.ipc.org/membercourses.
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