Cable and Wire Harness Regional USA Competition located at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo at the Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Skilled soldering experts (F/M) will compete for 60 minutes on a complex circuit board assembly to win the 2026 National title, earn a cash prize, and compete for a coveted spot at the IPC Hand Soldering World Championship, to take place at electronica in Munich in November 2026.

IPC Italian regional Hand Soldering Competition located at the Vicenza Expo Centre, Vicenza, Italy

Regional Cable & Wire Harness Competition Italy for the first located at Vicenza Expo Centre, Vicenza, Italy

This demonstration line is jointly developed by the Global Electronics Association (GEA) together with Aurotek, Advantech AI, and Universal Robots, fully adopting the GEA/IPC CFX standard to enable plug-and-play connectivity, real-time data exchange, and end-to-end traceability. The line integrates AI-driven inspection and safety monitoring with collaborative robot automation, while seamlessly connecting to MES, ERP, and cloud platforms to create a highly connected smart manufacturing environment. Through this CFX showcase, the solution demonstrates a comprehensive digital management model spanning production, quality, and workforce safety—helping electronics manufacturers accelerate smart factory adoption, improve operational efficiency, and reduce overall risk.

IPC WorksAsia is a technical exchange brand built by IPC China for the electronics manufacturing industry which focuses on the key technologies and standard practices, connects engineering technology with industry applications, and promotes the communication and implementation of advanced manufacturing experience.