Industry News | 2010-04-27 09:28:47.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — As U.S. companies in the electronics interconnect industry roll up their sleeves to get down to business at IPC’s Capitol Hill Day, two Washington insiders will be sharing their insights on influencing public policy. IPC’s Capitol Hill Day on June 9–10, 2010, will feature Charles “Charlie” Black, Jr. and U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey of New York as the keynote and luncheon speakers respectively. The event will focus on influencing legislators on issues critical to the global competitiveness of the electronic interconnect industry.
Industry News | 2010-05-26 13:06:11.0
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — In communications sent to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) last week, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® lent its support to the adoption of RoHS Directive proposed amendments 197 through 203. These amendments support the use of a rigorous scientific methodology to evaluate additional restricted substances and their alternatives.
Industry News | 2010-10-07 14:26:23.0
Yielding to growing concerns regarding the EU Parliament’s proposal to list thirty-seven substances for priority assessment under a revised RoHS Directive, the Belgian presidency proposed to abandon inclusion of a list of priority substances. Belgium currently holds the rotating EU Presidency and is responsible for chairing the EU Council.
Industry News | 2011-04-20 21:24:46.0
In recognition of extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronic interconnect industry, countless hours of volunteer service on IPC standards development committees and exceptional lifetime achievement, Don Dupriest, Lockheed Martin, was awarded the 2010 IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award. Presented at IPC APEX EXPO™ in Las Vegas, the Hall of Fame Award represents IPC’s highest level of member recognition.
Industry News | 2011-07-06 08:56:07.0
The revised European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive was published today in the EU Official Journal. The Directive is expected to go into effect on July 21, 2011, twenty days after publication. Member States will have 18 months to transpose the Directive into national law. Member States’ regulations are expected to take force no later than January 2, 2013.
Industry News | 2011-10-16 00:27:12.0
With all votes tallied from the special IPC APEX EXPO® keynote speaker election, William Shatner has emerged the clear winner, taking the popular vote by a considerable margin over the other candidates.
Industry News | 2012-01-13 13:27:59.0
The SMT stencil market has a slew of new options in foil materials, coatings and cutting technologies, all of which promise to improve the solder paste printing process. Which of these options really do help assemblers keep yields up and costs down, and which don’t?
Industry News | 2012-11-07 17:59:44.0
IPC Designers Forum, design-focused courses and Designer Certification sessions will be held at IPC APEX EXPO®, February 15–18, 2013, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Industry News | 2013-07-31 07:28:30.0
Today, the electronics manufacturing industry’s first design guidelines for printed electronics, IPC/JPCA-2291, Design Guidelines for Printed Electronics, was released by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and JPCA.
Industry News | 2014-06-22 18:57:03.0
IPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded its first IPC-1071 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Colonial Circuits Inc., a full-service printed board manufacturer in Fredericksburg, Va.
