This standard describes the event message content specific to assembly equipment. The types of processes covered by IPC-2546 include material movement systems like conveyors and buffers, manual placement, automated screen printing, automated adhesive dispensing, automated surface mount placement, automated plated-through hole placement, forced convection and infrared reflow ovens, and wave soldering. The present version of this document includes Amendment 1 which provides the requirements for screen printing equipment. 108 pages. Released January 2003.

NEW! Amendment 2 covers the Dispensing Equipment, Reflow Equipment and Final Assembly and Packaging sections of IPC-2546 and is a supplement to the standard. 131 pages. Released January 2005. (ANSI approval pending)