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Blog

# News & insights

Certification updates, training tips, and company news from the CTTi team.

-   January 6, 2026Company

    ## [Circuit Technology Training Inc. Promotes Caitlin Samples to President](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/caitlin-samples-promoted-president)

    Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTI) has promoted Caitlin Samples to President, where she will oversee strategic direction, operational growth, and the continued expansion of CTTI's IPC-certified training programs.

-   October 30, 2025Certification

    ## [Choosing the Right Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/choosing-the-right-cit)

    Selecting a Certified IPC Trainer is a leadership decision as much as a technical one. The best CITs are patient communicators who teach the "why" behind the standard and lead by influence.

-   September 26, 2025Company

    ## [Circuit Technology Training Inc. Launches New "Introduction to X-ray Inspection" Training Course](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/intro-to-xray-inspection-course)

    Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTi) has launched a new three-hour Introduction to X-ray Inspection course covering X-ray fundamentals, system operation, and common defect types for electronics manufacturing.

-   September 23, 2025Industry News

    ## [Circuit Technology Training Inc. Partners with Columbia Tech to Open New IPC Training Center](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/columbia-tech-training-center)

    Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTi) has partnered with Columbia Tech, a division of Coghlin Companies, to open a new IPC training center at Columbia Tech's manufacturing facility in Westborough, Massachusetts.

-   September 13, 2024Certification

    ## [Elevating Quality in Electronics Manufacturing: Why Quality Assurance Managers Should Adopt IPC Standards](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/qa-managers-adopt-ipc-standards)

    IPC standards give Quality Assurance Managers a comprehensive framework to ensure precision, reliability, and consistency in electronic assemblies — reducing defects, lowering rework costs, and improving first-pass yield.

-   May 1, 2024Industry News

    ## [Nordson partnering with Circuit Technology Training for field service](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/nordson-field-service-partnership)

    Circuit Technology Training, Inc. (CTTi) announced a partnership with Nordson Test & Inspection to provide field service, training, preventative maintenance, and remote support for their X-ray products.

-   April 20, 2024Certification

    ## [Understanding the IPC assembly specifications and their benefits](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/understanding-ipc-assembly-specs)

    The IPC assembly specifications are the worldwide standard for PCB fabrication, assembly, repair and prototyping. This guide cuts through the acronyms and revision levels to explain what each specification covers.

-   October 16, 2023Certification

    ## [Why IPC Certifications Are Essential](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/why-ipc-certifications-essential)

    In electronics manufacturing, quality assurance is paramount, and IPC training and certifications set the industry standard. Here's why IPC certifications matter and how CTTi can meet your training needs.

-   March 15, 2020Company

    ## [COVID-19](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/covid-19-update)

    Amid ongoing concerns about COVID-19, Circuit Technology shares the precautionary measures and flexible training options it has put in place for the health and safety of customers and colleagues.

-   September 6, 2019Certification

    ## [What is a Certified Standards Expert (CSE)?](https://circuittechnology.com/blog/what-is-a-cse)

    IPC's Certified Standards Expert (CSE) designation gives professionals a higher level of standards training without requiring them to train others — helping companies build dedicated in-house experts.