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IPC Customer Research

Do you use IPC-A-600K, Acceptability of Printed Boards in conjunction with IPC-6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards?

Yes: 58%

No: 27%

We don't use IPC-A-600K: 4%

We don't use IPC-6012E: 10%

IPC Customer Research

Do you use IPC-A-610H, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies in conjunction with IPC-J-STD-001H, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies?

Yes	81%
No	9%
We don't use IPC-A-610H	3%
We don't use IPC-J-STD-001H	6%

IPC Customer Research

Have you ever encountered difficulty resulting from a lack of direction in which solder alloy(s) to use?

Yes: 10%

No: 90%

IPC Customer Research

How many personnel are at your site?

Less than 100: 31%

100-500: 21%

501-1000: 15%

More than 1000: 33%

IPC Customer Research

What sector of the industry do you primarily support?

Automotive	37%
Commercial	30%
Avionics	46%
Military/Defense	72%
Medical	30%
Other	7%

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What type of facility do you work at?

Manufacturing	70%
OEM Rework/Repair Depot	18%
User Rework/Repair Depot	11%
Field support	7%
Other	21%

IPC Customer Research

How familiar are you with the potential issues of mixing solder alloys?

I wasn’t aware there are issues.: 2%

I only know enough to know that alloys selection for rework is important.: 22%

I’m well aware and follow some of the latest studies.: 72%

Other: 4%

IPC Customer Research

What would be your preferred method for receipt of direction on which solder alloy(s) to use in your repairs?

From the circuit card drawing: 38%

From a repair manual: 8%

From standard procedures for your shop: 41%

Other: 14%

IPC Customer Research

If you selected or listed more than one alloy above, do you have separate tools, procedures, and work areas for the use of different solders?

Different tools	70%
Different procedures	55%
Different work areas	60%

IPC Customer Research

What solder alloys do you use for performing rework and repairs?

SnPb	63%
SnAg	13%
SAC305	57%
Other	13%

IPC Customer Research

When there is no direction on what solder alloy to use, what do you do?

It doesn’t matter, Sn63Pb37 is used for everything: 18%

Try to identify the solder that was used for assembly and use something similar: 27%

Stop until direction can be provided: 37%

Other: 18%

IPC Customer Research

How do you receive direction on what solder alloys to use in your rework and repairs?

From the circuit card drawing	54%
From a repair manual	15%
From standard procedures for your shop	54%
Board marking in accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609	18%
Other means of board marking	5%
Other	15%

IPC Customer Research

Do you receive direction on what solder alloy(s) to use in your rework and repairs?

Always: 42%

Most of the time: 26%

Only sometimes: 17%

Never: 15%

IPC Customer Research

Do you use IPC-A-600K, Acceptability of Printed Boards in conjunction with IPC-6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards?

Yes: 58%

No: 27%

We don't use IPC-A-600K: 4%

We don't use IPC-6012E: 10%

IPC Customer Research

Why did your company choose to use IPC standards?

Improve electronic assembly processes	70%
Demonstrate product reliability	63%
Customer requirement	60%
To stay competitive in the market place	60%
Bring in new customers	31%
Other	4%

IPC Customer Research

Which of the following manufacturing-related needs do you use IPC standards?

Inspection criteria to ensure consistently reliable products and reduce scrap and rework	87%
Visual assistance to determine the proper use of IPC standards	61%
Greater process control removes inconsistency, inefficiencies, and other barriers to profitability	50%
Acceptance criteria to consistently ensure products of the highest quality and reliability	89%
Product material requirements ensuring product consistency, reliability and quality	54%
Base materials requirements for printed boards to ensure reliability and consistency	46%
Industry-accepted recommendations for rework and repair	66%

IPC Customer Research

Do you use IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies in conjunction with IPC-J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies?

Yes: 81%

No: 9%

We don't use IPC-A-610: 3%

We don't use IPC-J-STD-001: 6%

IPC Customer Research

IPC standards are recognized and embraced globally because they make manufacturing within a global supply chain easier, more efficient, and more profitable.

Agree: 94%

Disagree: 6%

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What benefits has your company realized by using IPC standards?

Improved customer satisfaction	65%
Workforce performance improvement	59%
Reduced scrap and rework	55%
Improved production efficiencies	43%
Helped obtain new customer contracts	30%
Other	11%

IPC Customer Research

Which of the following manufacturing-related needs do you use IPC standards for?

Acceptance criteria to consistently ensure products of the highest quality and reliability	89%
Inspection criteria to ensure consistently reliable products and reduce scrap and rework	87%
Industry-accepted recommendations for rework and repair	66%
Visual assistance to determine the proper use of IPC standards	61%
Product material requirements ensuring product consistency, reliability and quality	54%
Greater process control removes inconsistency, inefficiencies, and other barriers to profitability	50%
Base materials requirements for printed boards to ensure reliability and consistency	46%

IPC Customer Research

IPC Standards Address Manufacturing Needs

Which of the following manufacturing-related needs do you use IPC standards for?

Acceptance criteria to consistently ensure products of the highest quality and reliability	91%
Inspection criteria to ensure consistently reliable products and reduce scrap and rework	85%
Industry-accepted recommendations for rework and repair	60%
Visual assistance to determine the proper use of IPC standards	56%
Greater process control removes inconsistency, inefficiencies, and other barriers to profitability	52%
Product material requirements ensuring product consistency, reliability and quality	47%
Base materials requirements for printed boards to ensure reliability and consistency	46%

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IPC Standards are Globally Embraced

IPC standards are recognized and embraced globally because they make manufacturing within a global supply chain easier, more efficient, and more profitable.

Agree: 95%

Disagree: 5%

IPC Customer Research

69% of Company’s Use Four or More IPC Standards

How many different IPC standards does your company use?

10-13	8%
7-9	10%
4-6	23%
More than 15	28%

IPC Customer Research

IPC Standards Cover Manufacturing Operations

What departments are using IPC standards in your company?

Quality	87%
Process/Mfg. Engineering	81%
Production line operators	68%
Incoming inspection	63%
Design	51%
Procurement	32%

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IPC Standards Deliver Manufacturing Improvements

If your company was contractually required to use IPC standards, has your company experienced any of the following?

Improved communication between customer and company	69%
Improved reliability of electronic assemblies/products	63%
Improved production processes	59%
Reduced internal scrap	36%
Workforce productivity improved	34%

IPC Training and Certification Customer Research

How long have you been using IPC Training and Certification programs?

16 or more years: 29%

11-15 years: 21%

6-10 years: 25%

0-5 years: 24%

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We Believe in Using IPC Standards

How long has your company been using IPC standards?

More than 20 years	51%
11-15 years	18%
16-20 years	15%
6-10 years	14%

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Top Two Reasons Manufacturers Use IPC Standards

Why does your company use IPC standards?

Deliver a quality-built assembly/product	72%
Improve reliability of electronic assemblies/products	64%

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Top Three Benefits of using IPC Standards

What benefits has your company experienced by using IPC standards?

Improved customer satisfaction	71%
Improved production efficiencies	56%
Improved workforce performance	56%

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Which of the following business challenges does your IPC membership help you solve?

Quality/reliability	76%
Training/education	73%
Staying current/competitive	61%
Building your business	18%
Lobbying local government	4%

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IPC Standards Address Manufacturing Needs

IPC Standards are Globally Embraced

69% of Company’s Use Four or More IPC Standards

IPC Standards Cover Manufacturing Operations

IPC Standards Deliver Manufacturing Improvements

We Believe in Using IPC Standards

Top Two Reasons Manufacturers Use IPC Standards

Top Three Benefits of using IPC Standards