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 | 2011-10-21 13:55:23.0
IPC’s Solder Products Value Council (SPVC) is actively urging tin smelters to become smelters of conflict-free minerals and recommends the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition/Global e-Sustainability Initiative (EICC/GESI) Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) program.
Industry News | 2012-06-13 08:49:05.0
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, leaders of IPC’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Committee met with senior U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff to discuss regulatory relief for printed board manufacturing.
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 | 2022-10-06 18:05:48.0
IPC announces the first employee of its new legal entity in Germany, Hans-Peter Tranitz, Ph.D. Dr. Tranitz will serve as senior director, Solutions, at IPC Electronics Europe GmbH in Munich. In this role, Dr. Tranitz will focus on IPC global initiatives including automotive electronics, advanced packaging, and Factory of the Future as well as serving as a technical resource for regional activities in Europe.
Industry News | 2011-03-11 17:28:15.0
Very few attendees can — or even try — to take advantage of all of the resources on-site at IPC APEX EXPO, taking place April 12–14, 2011 in Las Vegas. To optimize their time at the event, visitors can get even more questions answered at free educational "BUZZ Sessions" taking place on the show floor. Panelists at these interactive discussion forums will discuss many of the topics keeping the electronics manufacturing industry buzzing.
Industry News | 2017-10-05 12:40:41.0
The new whitepaper highlights the specific benefits of bentonite clay in terms of composition, moisture-adsorption performance, production requirements, and the environmental impact of available moisture controlled packaging solutions.
Industry News | 2010-11-15 22:52:31.0
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is criticizing the "bad science" in the latest revision to Greenpeace’s electronics scorecard, "Guide to Greener Electronics." The guide rates consumer electronics companies against Greenpeace criteria on hazardous substances, take back and recycling, and energy use and climate change.
Industry News | 2012-01-07 21:55:16.0
IPC ended the year 2011 with 3,215 members, the greatest number of members ever achieved in the organization’s history. Members are companies from every level of the electronics supply chain: printed board manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services companies, original equipment manufacturers and industry suppliers. Geographically, two-thirds of members are located in North America, while others are spread evenly between Europe and Asia.
Industry News | 2020-02-18 15:10:01.0
IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on February 3 and 5 at IPC APEX EXPO 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise through IPC committee service.
