IPC’s Validations Services QPL/QML Program was developed to promote supply chain verification. It also provides auditing and certification of electronics companies’ products, and identifies processes which conform to IPC standards.
With IPC’s Validations Services, companies can differentiate itself from the competition by becoming part of IPC’s global network of trusted industry sources. For more information, take a look at our IPC Validation Services page or contact us.
How Nature Inspires Drones and Aircraft
For decades, the aviation and drone industries have looked to nature for inspiration. While engineers once focused primarily on developing more powerful engines and lighter materials, attention has increasingly shifted towards how animals move through [...]
PIEK Training supports Stichting Jarige Job: investing in children’s self-confidence
At PIEK Training, we believe that real growth starts with being seen. That is why we proudly supported Stichting Jarige Job, an organisation that ensures children from families facing financial difficulties can still celebrate their [...]
Interview with Neil Edwards (Metcal): quality as a key in the electronics industry
In this interview we speak with Neil Edwards, Regional Sales Manager at Metcal, about his background, the company’s activities, developments in the market and the cooperation with PIEK training centre. Quality in manual soldering processes [...]
PIEK at the Smans Electronics Pro Expo 2026
From June 2 to 4, 2026, the Smans Electronics Pro Expo will take place at the WIMEC Event Center in Turnhout. This event is aimed at professionals in electronics assembly, automation and innovation. PIEK International [...]
Building trust in the supply chain: from quotation to audit
In the triangle of Soltau, Hamburg and Wolfsburg every supplier is sooner or later confronted with customer audits, PPAP/FAI files and quality frameworks that differ slightly by sector. Automotive focuses sharply on process discipline and [...]
Made in China, does history repeats itself?
Made in China, a term that for many years stood for products of inferior quality. Consumer electronics, electronic toys, not products that you could expect to have a long life. Warranty until ……, well actually [...]