IPC industry networking event educates SL stakeholders to conquer global electronics market

IPC India, Export Development Board (EDB), and Sri Lanka Electronic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (SLEMEA) jointly organised an industry networking event and a technical workshop on an electronic assembly to educate and discuss on latest trends, and advancements in electronic assembly to becoming e a significant player in the global electronics market. 

The industry networking event and a technical workshop were held on Thursday at the Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa. EDB Chairman and CEO Dr. Kingsley Bernard delivered the keynote at the event as the Chief Guest. 

“We have the ability and the know-how to produce certain component products aiming at different levels of the value chain. Different parts come from different countries. We are in a position to explore that opportunity. The approach has to be niche marketing and going upmarket. If you can identify the right niches in the market and also if you can match the requirements of those niches to hi-tech products, we will be winners,” he added. 

IPC India is a global organisation that supports Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers, cable and wire harness manufacturers, and suppliers to the electronics industry to improve the manufacturing of electronics and to build electronics better. 

EDB Director Export Services Indumini Kodikara, SLEMEA President Dr. Ajith Pasqual, GPV Group Vice President Quality Ville Pirila and JBC Tools Country Manager Anand Selvaraj also shared their insights at the networking event. 

Additionally, IPC Trainer C.S. Nagraj and IPC Trainer T.N. Phanishayee made presentations on “Best Practices in Electronics Assembly” and “Wire Harness - A Growing Sector in Electronics,” respectively.

The IPC Hand Soldering Competition, which featured 25 competitors from Sri Lankan Electrical and Electronic firms, is the event’s centrepiece. By building an assembly that satisfies the requirements of IPC-A-610, Class 3, participants have displayed their abilities and skills. The functionality of the assembly, adherence to the assembly procedure, and overall product quality have all been assessed by the judging panel, which consists of certified specialists. Each contestant had a maximum of one hour to complete the procedure. The contest’s winner has earned a spot in this year’s ‘Productronica World Championship’, which will take place in Munich, Germany, in November. 

In addition to the competition, the IPC industry networking event has provided a platform for professionals and industry experts to connect, share knowledge, and discuss the latest trends and advancements in electronic assembly. 

The event was very significant for Sri Lanka’s electronics industry. The country’s electronics industry has grown steadily thanks to government initiatives and support, as well as a skilled workforce and a favourable business environment. Due to its advantageous geographic position and highly educated workforce, notably in engineering and technology, Sri Lanka has the potential to become a significant player in the global electronics market. 

The technical workshop on electronic assembly also featured insightful sessions by industry leaders, covering topics such as emerging technologies, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. 

IPC members increase their bottom lines and deliver dependable, high-quality items through set standards, certification, education, training, thought leadership, advocacy, creative solutions, and industry knowledge.

The IPC industry networking event and technical workshop on electronic assembly offered a valuable opportunity for professionals, manufacturers, and stakeholders in the electronics industry to enhance their knowledge, build partnerships, and explore avenues for growth and collaboration. 

The EDB is planning to organise similar programs for the Sri Lankan electronics and electrical sector in the future.