Is IPC-620 Certification Actually Worth the Effort?

Getting your ipc-620 certification isn't exactly the most thrilling weekend activity, but if you're working in the electronics assembly world, it's basically your golden ticket. It's the industry's way of making sure that everyone building wire harnesses and cable assemblies is on the same page. Without it, you're kind of just winging it, and in a field where a loose crimp can lead to a catastrophic failure in a medical device or an aircraft, "winging it" isn't really an option. ...

April 29, 2026 · 7 min · Anthony Nicholas