Industry News | 2010-06-04 16:23:16.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — The IPC Solder Products Value Council (SPVC) has published a free white paper, Analytical Procedures for Portable Lead-Free Alloy Test Data, that provides a set of test protocols for the evaluation of new lead-free alloys on the basis of their physical properties. Developed in cooperation with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies, the white paper will help the electronics assembly industry reduce the time and effort required to characterize an alloy and improve its processes without jeopardizing reliability.
Industry News | 2010-06-04 16:43:55.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — In response to member requests for benchmarking data, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® released IPC Study of Quality Benchmarks for the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Industry for 2009. This report is designed to provide information to EMS companies interested in comparing their key 2009 operating variables to those of other EMS providers by net sales and type of product.
Industry News | 2010-06-04 16:50:52.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® today expressed disappointment in the vote by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee to include broad families of chemicals, such as organobromines, in Annex III for priority assessment. While an outright ban of these chemicals has been averted in this vote, the committee’s decision falls far short of supporting a rigorous scientific assessment that would ensure protection of the environment and human health.
Industry News | 2010-06-16 12:45:24.0
BANNOCKBURN, IL — The Solder Products Value Council (SPVC) of IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® issued the organization’s position statement on conflict metals during a Supply Chain Workshop held on May 20, 2010, by the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Industry News | 2010-06-21 15:29:58.0
BANNOCKBURN, IL — Environmental regulations on chemicals and substances continue to grow worldwide, often driven by political pressures. While some focus on manufacturing wastes, such as air and wastewater emissions, there is a growing lexicon of regulations which focus on the chemicals contained in products. To help companies understand new laws, regulations and regulatory trends, IPC will hold an IPC Symposium on Electronics and the Environment on July 19–21, 2010, in Boston, Mass.
Industry News | 2010-06-21 15:34:44.0
BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC members put democracy to work as they participated in IPC’s Capitol Hill Day (CHD), June 9–10, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Representing the largest PCB manufacturers, EMS companies and industry suppliers in North America, IPC members visited 70 Congressional offices advocating support for legislation to strengthen the North American electronic interconnect industry.
Industry News | 2010-07-02 16:00:34.0
In a victory for IPC members and the Canadian electronics industry, the Canadian Department of the Environment, on June 26, 2010, elected not to ban five rosin-containing substances from all products manufactured and sold in Canada.
Industry News | 2010-08-25 14:46:59.0
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders worldwide to submit abstracts for the 12th Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC12) taking place November 9–11, 2011, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan
Industry News | 2010-08-25 14:48:18.0
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces a new automated testing feature now available for purchasers of IPC electronics assembly DVD or OVT (Online Video Training) products. Automated testing can be used in conjunction with any of IPC’s extensive library of electronics assembly training videos, verifying understanding in key subject areas.
Industry News | 2010-08-31 12:11:44.0
Eastern Europe's growing electronics assembly industry faces new challenges, especially with the adoption of lead-free technology. To connect manufacturers with solutions to these challenges, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is holding the IPC Electronics Assembly Quality & Reliability Conference in Budapest, Hungary on 6–7 October, 2010.
