EPAconsult® – ESD services
"Our Training courses, Seminars and consultations promote
the understanding of electrostatic interrelationships
and effects and show how ESD Protection measures can be
measures can be applied in a targeted manner and ESD risks
can be recognized."
We offer application-oriented Training courses and Seminars based on the requirements of the ESD standards IEC (DIN EN) 61340-5-1 (VDE0300-5-1). Individual operational requirements and customer-oriented, theoretical and practical topics can be integrated through a flexible and modular course structure. The Training content is conveyed in theoretical form and practical examples in an application-oriented manner.
Our workshops and trainings
ESD Basic training
Half-day training
The ESD Basic training course provides participants with the necessary basics and knowledge for ESD safety in production and assembly. All employees in these areas require basic ESD Training. No previous knowledge is required. Practical examples are used to demonstrate how electrostatic charges are generated and the effect of suitable ESD Protection measures. Company-specific requirements can be taken into account in the Training content.
Each participant receives detailed Training documentation and a certificate of attendance.
We also offer 1.5-hour refresher courses for employees who have already received Training.
Participants receive an information sheet and a certificate of attendance.
Training content
- Basics of electrostatics
- Dangers and damage caused by static charge and ESD
- ESD protective measures and how they work
- ESD labeling
- Monitoring of measures and documentation
Recommended target groups
- Employees in electronics production and device assembly
- Responsible persons in the ESD area
- Quality assurance, quality management
- Development, production planning, logistics
- Purchasing, technical purchasing
- Career starters, trainees, students
- Management
- Decision-makers, managers
ESD Specialist
1-day training
The ESD Specialist knows the interrelationships in the field of electrostatics and how ESD protective measures work. They support the ESD coordinator. This Training provides the knowledge required to independently carry out, evaluate and document measurements for the verification of ESD control elements in accordance with the ESD control program plan.
Theoretical content
- Basics of electrostatics
- Hazards due to static charge
- ESD protective measures
- ESD control program
Practical content
- Introduction to measurement technology
- Getting to know different measurement methods
- Measuring ESD control elements
- Documentation and evaluation of measurement results
Recommended target groups
- Specialist with technical understanding
- Quality assurance, quality management
- Responsible persons in the ESD area
- ESD coordinator
ESD Coordinator
2-day seminar
An ESD control program set up in accordance with the DIN standard requires the appointment of an ESD coordinator who is responsible for implementing the requirements of the standard. We offer regular Seminars for ESD coordinators.
Essential content includes basic ESD knowledge, measurement of ESD control elements, knowledge of work area analysis and documentation in the ESD control program plan. A good understanding of electrostatics ensures the best possible Training success.
Theoretical content
- Basics of electrostatics
- Hazards and damage
- ESD protective measures
- ESD control program
- ESD packaging
- Labeling
- Monitoring and analysis
- Reference to quality management in accordance with ISO 9001
- ESD audit in accordance with IEC 61340-5-1
Practical content
- Practical examples of workplace analysis
- Application of different measurement methods
- Documentation and evaluation of measurement results
Recommended target groups
- Specialist with technical understanding
- Quality assurance, quality management
- Responsible persons in the ESD area
- ESD coordinator
Individual education and training
ESD Management
This Training course is aimed at people with decision-making powers in areas where ESD-sensitive components and parts are handled. For management and decision-makers, the Training focuses on risk assessment as well as product liability and commercial aspects.
ESD protection influences product and manufacturing quality. Inadequate ESD Protection leads to reduced quality and complaints from your customers. These aspects are often given insufficient consideration.
The ESD Training for management and decision-makers takes place on site at your company and is flexibly timed to suit your Training needs (half-day recommended).
Contents
- Basics of electrostatics
- ESD hazards of components
- Risk analysis and assessment
- Standards and guidelines
- Legal background
Recommended target groups
- ESD managers, ESD coordinators
- Quality assurance, quality management
- Development, production planning, logistics
- Purchasing, technical purchasing
- Management
- Decision-makers, managers
ESD Methods and measurement
The practice-oriented Training builds on existing basic knowledge in the field of electrostatics and knowledge of the potential hazards to electronic components.
We train your employees in accordance with standards and impart the knowledge they need to support your ESD coordinator during measurements. Participants acquire the relevant knowledge to be able to carry out, evaluate and document measurements for the verification of ESD control elements in accordance with the ESD control program plan.
The ESD technology and measurement Training course takes place on site at your company. It is flexibly timed to suit your Training needs.
Training content
- Measurement basics
- Measuring techniques, electrical engineering
- Measuring devices
- Demonstration and execution of measurements
- Evaluation of the measurement results
- Tips and tricks
Recommended target groups
- Specialist with technical understanding
- Quality assurance, quality management
- Responsible persons in the ESD area
- ESD coordinator
Everything at a glance
| Trainings and workshops | ESD Basic knowledge | ESD Basic knowledge repetition | ESD Specialist | ESD Coordinator | ESD Management | ESD Methods and measurement |
| Locations | on site or live online | on site or live online | on site or at various hubs in Germany | on site or at various hubs in Germany | on-site | on-site |
| Duration | half-day | 1.5 hours | 1-day | 2-day | depending on effort | half-day |
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Customized ESD services
As part of our EPAconsult® overall program, we offer you competent advice according to your individual requirements, such as an inventory of the existing ESD Protection and needs assessment as well as the development of an ESD Protection concept with concrete proposals.
ESD measurements
Regular verification measurements are required to prove the effectiveness of ESD Protection measures. These include measurements of the discharge resistances of ESD floors, work tables and storage surfaces, ESD Chairs, shelves and Transport trolleys, to name just a few examples. The function of the Ionizers is checked as well as all components used as ESD Protection.
We offer you the opportunity to carry out and record these measurements for you using our equipment.
On request, we can prepare a test report that evaluates the ESD Protection measures in context.
ESD control program
The ESD Protection measures introduced serve to reduce the risk of failure, i.e. to ensure quality. These measures are usually integrated into the quality management system. An ESD control program with an ESD control program plan is required as proof. This documentation is required in order to be audited in accordance with the ESD standard IEC DIN EN 61340. It is also often required for customer audits.
We support you in the preparation of this comprehensive documentation, which is required for an auditable ESD Protection concept.
ESD audit
The function of the ESD control program introduced in your company is confirmed by an independent audit. Document checks, plausibility and random sample measurements are naturally part of the audit. You will receive a detailed audit report and a certificate.
Calibration
The personal test stations and ESD measuring devices required to measure the control elements must be calibrated regularly. We offer you this service. The devices are calibrated internally by DPV or by an external provider. We are also at your disposal for support requests and repairs.
Do you have any questions or need personalised advice?
Please feel free to contact us by phone or email using our contact form.
Everything summarized!
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