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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
