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 | 2017-04-27 17:50:10.0
In response to mounting concern about the shortage of U.S. workers with skills needed by electronics manufacturers, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® conducted a “fast-facts” study to learn more about the skills gap as it affects U.S. electronics assembly manufacturers. The results, published last week within Findings on the Skills Gap in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing, indicate that most companies are having a hard time recruiting qualified production workers, and an even harder time finding qualified engineers and other technical professionals.
Industry News | 2003-04-28 07:17:28.0
The conference took place March 22-27 in Long Beach, Calif., in conjunction with IPC Printed Circuits Expo� 2003
Industry News | 2010-04-23 21:50:38.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released verified attendance figures from IPC APEX EXPO™, held April 6–9, 2010, in Las Vegas, indicating a 10 percent increase over last year with 3,702 attendees.
Industry News | 2011-03-01 15:16:01.0
It's not difficult today to find articles and blogs written about green initiatives around the world, and more so about some non-governmental organizations (NGOs), that elicit strong opinions from electronics manufacturers. According to IPC’s Director of Environmental Policy Fern Abrams, the issue isn't that the industry does not support green initiatives, but rather that some of these initiatives give the appearance of helping the environment when they ultimately do not. To help quench electronics manufacturers’ needs for fact-based support, IPC will host a number of programs at IPC APEX EXPO™, April 12–14, 2011, in Las Vegas.
Industry News | 2011-03-21 12:41:15.0
Count On Tools Inc. will hold a sweepstakes during the IPC APEX EXPO. Attendees can sign up for the drawing at www.cotinc.com/20years.
Industry News | 2011-04-22 22:48:40.0
IPC has released verified attendance figures from IPC APEX EXPO™, held April 12–14, 2011, in Las Vegas, indicating an eight percent increase over last year with 7,208 total participants.
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 | 2012-01-30 14:42:25.0
IPC’s recently published biennial wage and salary survey for the EMS industry shows a cautious upturn in salary increases in 2011, compared to 2009. Reporting on data from 151 U.S. and Canadian EMS facilities, IPC Wage Rate & Salary Study for the North American EMS Industry 2010-2011 is a valuable tool for EMS companies to gauge their position in competing for the best talent in the industry.
Industry News | 2012-04-27 19:20:10.0
PCB Technology Trends 2011, a new study published this week by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, shows how the demands of miniaturization and high-speed technology are driving changes in printed circuit board (PCB) processes and materials.