Industry News | 2022-05-05 17:23:28.0
Per IPC's May Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, nine in ten electronics manufacturers surveyed are currently experiencing rising material costs, while nearly four-fifths are experiencing rising labor costs. Supporting data from IPC's May Economic Report, indicate there are three main forces exerting pressure on the economy, and conversely, the electronics manufacturing industry: Russia's invasion of Ukraine, inflationary pressures pushing costs higher, and China's strict COVID policy that is hindering production in China and compounding existing supply chain issues.
Industry News | 2011-05-23 15:41:12.0
It's a script straight out of the movies. Just replace "blood diamonds" with "blood metals" and begin with a scene that demonstrates the tens of millions of dollars in profit flowing into rebel mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), funding criminal networks and perpetrating horrific war crimes. In the movie, the U.S. government comes to the rescue by implementing a law that withholds resources from these groups, breaks the rebel mines and ends the atrocities.
Industry News | 2013-05-28 20:51:08.0
The Opening Keynote Session and Annual Meeting at SMTA International, October 15, 2013, will feature Bob D. DuLaney, Lockheed Martin and US Air Force Major General (Ret), as the keynote speaker. He will present "F-35 Lightning II: The Centerpiece for 21st Century Global Security." This is a free event at SMTA International and includes breakfast treats and coffee for all attendees.
Industry News | 2021-11-02 08:42:03.0
New Global Study from IPC Finds 9 in 10 Manufacturers Report Rising Costs, Vast Majority See Lack of Qualified Talent in North America and Globally
Industry News | 2022-04-06 10:40:59.0
New data from IPC show that the electronics manufacturing supply chain is already feeling the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War.
Industry News | 2020-05-18 13:37:47.0
Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a new report released by IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association. The report finds the electronics manufacturing sector directly supports more than 1.3 million U.S. jobs.For every U.S. electronics manufacturing job,three other jobs are supported in the U.S. economy, contributing to a total of 5.3 million American jobs. Also, the industry indirectly and directly contributes $714 billion (3.7 percent) to U.S. GDP.
Technical Library | 2011-09-26 13:53:30.0
On September 14, 2010, the late Shannon Wren, owner of VisionTech Components ("VisionTech"), and Stephanie McCloskey, VisionTech's Administrative Manager, were arrested during the execution of search and seizure warrants issued against the pair by the United States government after evidence connected them to the sale of counterfeit parts to the U.S. Navy, defense contractors and others. A ten-count indictment charged McCloskey with conspiracy, aiding and abetting in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Sections 371 and 2; trafficking in counterfeit goods, in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 2320; and mail fraud, in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 1341. McCloskey pled guilty to conspiracy and aiding and abetting for her role in the scheme.
Events Calendar | Mon Jul 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017 - Wed Jul 12 00:00:00 EDT 2017 | Cambridge, United Kingdom
High Temperature Electronics Network (HiTEN) 2015
International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society (IMAPS)
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