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44 From PIN to Publish What is the process for creating a new standard? It all starts with a need... Anyone who has contributed to an IPC standards development committee meeting has experienced that moment of "What have I gotten myself into?" before recognizing the impor- tance of the difficult, but ultimately rewarding work of drafting and helping to publish the stan- dards that constitute the body of knowledge for the electronics manufacturing industry. IPC standards represent the collective knowledge and best practices from the global supply chain. Importantly, all IPC standards are developed by volunteers, ensuring that they truly represent the global electronics manufacturing industry. They provide the information needed to produce safe, reliable, high-performing products that ensure reliability and best practices. IPC STANDARDS By Linda Stepanich