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IPC COMMUNITY 102 FALL 2023 on Aug. 16, attended by 35 participants from Continental Changsha, Wuhu, Shanghai site, and supplier partners Pemtron, ASMPT, REHM, Viscom, ASYS, YJLINK, FUJI, and Omron. HER- MES training and onsite simulation tests were included on the agenda. CFX introduction was also shared during the seminar. After the meeting, IPC subject matter experts viewed the production line, discussed the issues in the HERMES implementation, and suggested improvements. In October, the China team hosts the highly anticipated IPC China Electronics Manufac- turing Annual Conference (CEMAC) in Shang- hai. There will be keynote speeches and seven forums on different themes to help the indus- try stay abreast of the latest trends and tech- nologies. India By Gaurab Majumdar Executive Director, IPC India IPC Hand Soldering Competitions and IEMI 2023 The IPC Hand Soldering Competition is an annual event that tests the skills of soldering professionals across the region. Teams compete in a series of challenges to demonstrate their soldering expertise. Meanwhile, IEMI 2023 is an international event that brings together indus- try professionals from all over the world. In Q3, we had a series of notable events across different regions. These activities, rang- ing from skill-based competitions to indus- try expos and conferences, highlighted the advancements and innovations in electronics manufacturing and assembly. IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Penang, Malaysia In July, professionals and enthusiasts gath- ered in Malaysia to exchange insights and techniques on soldering, as the electronics industry is a significant contributor to Pen- ang's economy. Ultimately, these competi- tions enhance the level of soldering standards across the industry by encouraging healthy competition and cultivating an environment of learning. We witnessed an overwhelming response from members and industry, and we felt the event was a huge success. IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Dubai, UAE IPC organized a hand soldering competi- tion at Neuro Technology, Middle East FZE, Dubai, in July. We had a great deal of partici- pation from the UAE electronics industry. The participants showcased their expertise and dexterity in soldering by assembling an elec-