Industry News | 2011-06-16 13:19:38.0
Counterfeit products are reported to have grown to a $600 billion business worldwide. The electronics assembly industry has been impacted, with reports of counterfeit feeders, spare parts and software causing equipment breakdowns and production delays. To assist IPC member companies in keeping their equipment and lines running, the Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association (SMEMA) Council of IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is creating an “anti-counterfeit tool kit.”
Industry News | 2012-04-06 16:02:03.0
When a component manufacturer discontinues a particular component, it creates a ripple effect throughout the electronics assembly industry, leaving EMS providers with myriad critical questions to answer.
Industry News | 2018-06-26 20:35:35.0
The SMTA is pleased to announce that the program and registration for the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition is finalized and available on-line at www.smta.org/smtai. Taking place October 14-18, 2018 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the conference features 20 workshops, 130 technical papers, and numerous complimentary offerings for engineers and professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Industry News | 2019-06-26 19:49:34.0
The SMTA is pleased to announce that the program and registration for the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition is finalized and available on-line at www.smta.org/smtai. Taking place September 22-26, 2019 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the conference features 15 professional development courses, 120 technical papers, and numerous complimentary offerings for engineers and professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Industry News | 2020-06-24 15:11:30.0
"Direct part" manufacturing suppliers offered complimentary AIAG membership
Industry News | 2023-08-01 03:54:42.0
The aerospace industry has been a driving force behind technological innovation, with its advanced technologies finding increasing applications in other fields. This article explores how aerospace technology is employed in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) devices, ushering in new development opportunities for the electronics manufacturing sector.
Industry News | 2012-08-22 18:22:19.0
Following years of advocacy, IPC and its members are relieved that the conflict minerals rule approved by the U.S.
Industry News | 2024-02-12 13:44:30.0
In a letter signed by 54 microelectronics executives, IPC and Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) are calling on Congress to fully fund the Defense Production Act Purchases Account at the House-passed level of $618 million and $1.08 billion for the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program.
Industry News | 2009-10-16 17:12:49.0
Penang, Malaysia – SMTA is proud to announce special events for the South East Asia Technical Conference on Electronics Assembly Technologies, to be held November 18-20, 2009 at the Equatorial Hotel in Penang, Malaysia.
Industry News | 2021-02-15 14:41:46.0
– The long-awaited release of IPC-7093A, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Bottom Termination Components (BTCs)is here. Revision A is a complete overhaul of IPC-7093 which provides design and assembly guidance for implementing BTCs and focuses on critical design, materials, assembly, inspection, repair, quality, and reliability issues.
