Industry News | 2012-02-28 14:26:18.0
Since the "wild west" days of a relatively young printed circuit board industry when rules and infrastructure were not yet well established, Dennis “Denny” Fritz has been actively involved in IPC activities to help add structure, strength and vision to the industry. Today, he was honored with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award for his dedication and service to IPC and the industry. Presented at IPC APEX EXPO® in San Diego, the Hall of Fame Award represents IPC's highest level of volunteer recognition.
Industry News | 2012-03-07 19:35:54.0
IPC announces the election of Douglas Pauls, principal materials and process engineer, Rockwell Collins, to chair the IPC Technical Activities Executive Committee (TAEC) for a two-year term. Elected to the position by the chairs and co-chairs of all IPC standards groups, Pauls succeeds Mel Parrish of STI Electronics, Inc. who held the role for IPC’s top standards development oversight committee for the past two years.
Industry News | 2012-03-07 19:42:26.0
IPC bestowed its highest corporate honors to DDi Corp. and Flextronics. During luncheons held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO®, IPC awarded the IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award to DDi Corp. and the IPC Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award to Flextronics. For many years, both DDi Corp. and Flextronics have consistently provided staff resources to standards development and other committee initiatives.
Industry News | 2012-03-07 23:32:29.0
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the IPC Board of Directors presented nine candidates for election at the IPC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO® at the San Diego Convention Center. Three candidates were elected as board officers and will serve two-year terms beginning February 2012. Six candidates were elected as board directors and will serve four-year terms beginning February 2012.
Industry News | 2012-03-08 22:25:41.0
Although global economic growth and electronics industry growth slowed in the fourth quarter of 2011, signs that the recovery is resuming in the USA is apparent, according to IPC’s quarterly report, Market Data Update, published last week. This winter 2012 edition reports the latest global and regional developments in the economy and the electronics industry, including selected findings from IPC's industry statistical programs and leading indicators.
Industry News | 2012-03-28 08:47:23.0
he industry standard that establishes the specific requirements for the design of flexible and rigid –flexible printed boards, IPC-2223, Sectional Design Standard for Flexible Printed Boards, has been recently updated to its C revision.
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.
Industry News | 2012-04-27 19:33:25.0
Following showers of praise at IPC APEX EXPO® 2012, the number of exhibitor contracts for the 2013 event is nearing double-digit growth over the same time last year. On May 22, IPC will begin the space selection process for the 2013 show in San Diego.
Industry News | 2012-05-15 10:31:04.0
IPC Midwest will highlight the new technologies, materials and processes in electronics manufacturing to help engineers solve their challenges and work smarter.
Industry News | 2012-05-30 18:23:07.0
IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition™ will highlight advances in assembly materials, assembly processes and reliability testing to help electronics companies address critical challenges in manufacturing defect-free, quality electronics
