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title: Metcal Blog | Soldering, Desoldering, Electronics Rework Applications, News, Tips and Trends | Connection Validation (2)
description: Connection Validation | Applications, tips and trends in hand soldering, rework, repair and desoldering.  Metcal is one of the world's leading brands in soldering stations, rework stations, fume extraction and benchtop accessories. (2)
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## [Observations from IPC APEX 2017 - TURN TOWARD THE FUTURE](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/observations-from-ipc-apex-2017-turn-toward-the-future)

 By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Feb 22, 2017 8:27:47 AM

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## [Chris Larocca at APEX 2017](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/chris-larocca-at-apex-2017)

 By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Feb 17, 2017 2:41:00 PM

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 Chris Larocca was on the press circuit at APEX in San Diego this year.  In this interview with ScoopTV he talks about Metcal's plans for innovation, and about Connection Validation technology.

Topics: [Connection Validation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/connection-validation) [risk mitigation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/risk-mitigation) 

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## [Metcal Wins NPI Award for Best Hand Soldering Product](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/metcal-wins-2017-circuits-assembly-npi-award)

 By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Feb 14, 2017 7:25:00 PM

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We're excited to announce we have been awarded a 2017 NPI Award in the category of Soldering – Hand Tools for  [CV-5200 Connection Validation™ Soldering Station](http://hubs.ly/H06g6XV0)!,

The Circuits Assembly NPI Awards are chosen by an independent panel of practicing industry engineers. Evaluation of the award entries is based on several criteria, including innovation; compatibility with existing technology; cost-effectiveness; design, and more.  The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.

The patented CV-5200 Connection Validation™ Soldering Station is the next major step in the evolution of process control. CV is the world’s first soldering station capable of evaluating the quality of the solder joint by calculating the intermetallic compound formation and providing real-time, closed-loop feedback to the operator via an integrated LED ring in the hand piece.

“Connection Validation sets the stage for a major advancement in machine intelligence,” according to Christopher Larocca, President of OK International, which acquired Metcal in 1996. “It fundamentally mitigates the risk of product failures, imperiled user safety, recalls, and unrecoverable cost – which can result in significant damage to a company and its brand. Manufacturers can now confidently develop faster, more advanced products, while boosting performance and cost efficiency,” added Larocca.

The CV-5200 features a Chip-in-Cartridge technology that precisely calculates and displays tip temperature on the unit’s color TFT graphic display. With the CV-5200’s communication port, tip temperature and other data can be collected and analyzed in production reports.

Premiering in 2008, the [NPI Awards](http://circuitsassembly.com/ca/editorial/npi-award/383-npi-award.html) program is an annual celebration of product excellence in electronics surface mount assembly. Premier products based on the finest examples of creative advancement in technology are chosen by a distinguished panel of electronics assembly industry experts.

Topics: [Metcal News](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/metcal-news) [PCB](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/pcb) [Connection Validation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/connection-validation) 

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## [Metcal Introduces the Next Big Step in Process Control: Connection Validation™](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/metcal-introduces-the-next-big-step-in-process-control-connection-validation)

 By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Feb 13, 2017 3:05:00 AM

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Metcal’s CV-5200 Connection Validation™ Soldering Station provides real-time closed loop feedback on intermetallic compound formation— the world’s first. Plus, a new communication port enables process traceability and firmware upgrades.

Topics: [Connection Validation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/connection-validation) [Soldering Station](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/soldering-station) [risk mitigation](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/risk-mitigation) [Smartheat](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/topic/smartheat) 

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## [Introducing  Connection Validation™ - Metcal’s latest innovation in hand soldering!  Check out the 2-min video.](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/connection-validation-short-video)

 By [Metcal Marketing](https://info.techcon.com/metcal/author/metcal-marketing) on Feb 13, 2017 3:01:00 AM

[Metcal Hand Soldering Connection Validation (CV)](https://vimeo.com/200519529) from [Metcal](https://vimeo.com/metcal) on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com).

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