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.
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 [...]
Reliability in the air starts at the workbench
Every drone that takes off represents hundreds of components and connections that must operate flawlessly. The requirements for electronics in drones are extreme: vibrations, temperature fluctuations, moisture and electromagnetic exposure test every detail. That is [...]
Almit Germany celebrates 25 years of innovation and reliability
For 25 years Almit Germany has stood for quality, innovation and artisanal precision. What once began as a specialist with a clear vision has grown into a leading provider of soldering materials and soldering technology. [...]