Industry News | 2021-07-19 16:29:30.0
IPC's national hand soldering competitions return to Europe this year with events scheduled in France, Estonia, and Germany. Although the 2021 IPC Hand Soldering World Championship was canceled due to ongoing pandemic concerns, skilled competitors in Europe will participate in national competitions at scheduled live tradeshows.
Industry News | 2021-03-09 14:33:13.0
IPC today unveiled a new ESG for Electronics Initiative to develop guidance for electronics manufacturers on an industry-specific approach to ESG(environmental, social and governance)practices and reporting and to develop aspirational goals that the industry is working together to achieve.
Industry News | 2007-10-04 23:11:30.0
LOS ALAMITOS, CA - September 25, 2007 - Practical Components, a leading international distributor of mechanical IC samples or �dummy� components and SMD production tools and equipment, announces that it will display its latest technology in booth 510 at the upcoming SMTA International exhibition and conference, scheduled to take place October 7-11, 2007, in Orlando, FL.
Industry News | 2012-01-13 13:18:15.0
IPC has filed comments with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) urging them to protect the security of U.S. defense equipment by ensuring export control protection of design information for printed circuit boards for defense equipment. IPC strongly recommended that DDTC make clear that International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply to any printed board designs for defense items on the United States Munitions List (USML).
Industry News | 2017-12-19 19:42:53.0
At IPC APEX EXPO 2018, IPC will introduce a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program for high school students and has invited two San Diego-area high schools to participate: Canyon Crest Academy, a public high school with a specialized education in the arts, sciences and technology and The Preuss School, a charter high school for low-income students who aspire to become the first in their families to graduate from college.
Industry News | 2018-09-17 19:08:00.0
Sixty-six percent of manufacturing companies say that their leadership does not have a clear vision for the digital future. As manufacturing moves toward the Smart Factory and Industry 4.0, IPC and i4.0 Today will offer members of the electronics industry an opportunity to learn about the technology and future surrounding Industry 4.0 with a two-day i4.0 Connect Forum, to take place in Silicon Valley, Calif., November 6-7.
Industry News | 2019-02-04 19:55:08.0
During its annual STEM Outreach program event at IPC APEX EXPO, IPC introduced the new IPC Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that will help students and the emerging workforce acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the electronics industry. The IPC Education Foundation focuses on strengthening and shaping the next generation of workers by preparing the talent pipeline, engaging the emerging workforce, improving the perception of the industry, and offering scholarships to deserving students.
Industry News | 2010-04-10 02:09:54.0
If a picture is worth a thousand words, the new H revision of IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards, is a priceless work of art for fabricators and assemblers, particularly inspectors and product developers. IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the new releases of IPC-A-600H and its companion document the C revision of IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.
Industry News | 2012-07-19 16:40:42.0
On July 25, IPC will launch its new educational campaign, Follow the Law, Protect the Board, to raise awareness and compliance with federal regulations on the export of printed boards (PCBs) designed for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled equipment
Industry News | 2009-09-28 12:12:32.0
Two-Session Conference to Focus on Green Issues