Industry News | 2015-08-20 13:42:15.0
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released IPC-4101D-WAM1, an amendment to the already valuable IPC-4101D, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards. This newly revised standard delivers trending information for base materials used for rigid and multilayer printed boards.
Industry News | 2017-04-27 17:50:10.0
In response to mounting concern about the shortage of U.S. workers with skills needed by electronics manufacturers, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® conducted a “fast-facts” study to learn more about the skills gap as it affects U.S. electronics assembly manufacturers. The results, published last week within Findings on the Skills Gap in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing, indicate that most companies are having a hard time recruiting qualified production workers, and an even harder time finding qualified engineers and other technical professionals.
Industry News | 2019-10-01 15:53:42.0
IPC’s 2019 Annual Report and Forecast for the North American EMS Industry is now available. It contains a five-year forecast of industry growth as well as historical trend data, and covers market size, business growth, and key financial and operational measurements for the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry in North America.
Industry News | 2023-06-07 19:53:22.0
On May 17, 2023, IPC and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in Milwaukee, Wis., USA. The MoU aims to promote the adoption and use of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, the plug-and-play industry standard for factory communication which sets the baseline for companies to achieve Industry 4.0.
Industry News | 2018-05-15 07:26:27.0
Fueled by strong growth in electric vehicles and autonomous cars, and a dramatic increase in electronics content in conventional automobiles and trucks, automotive electronics are crucial components of engine, ignition, and transmission management; entertainment, navigation, diagnostic tools and safety systems. IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries has gathered thought leaders and subject matter experts from leading electronics and automotive companies to discuss the future of automotive electronics design and manufacturing at “IPC Automotive Electronics Reliability Forum,” June 4-5 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Industry News | 2013-10-11 11:12:07.0
The 2013 update to the study, On-Shoring in the Electronics Industry: Trends and Outlook for North America, published by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, confirms that companies have continued to locate new operations in North America and are returning some existing operations to the region
Industry News | 2018-10-09 17:53:41.0
On September 25, representatives from prominent automotive and rail original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers met in Frankfurt, Germany to launch the IPC Transportation Electronics Reliability Council (ITERC). The inaugural group included key technologists with core expertise in electronic hardware development, manufacturing technology, PCB design, quality, and environmental reliability. The council was partly developed in response to positive encouragement from IPC members and automotive industry leaders, who had attended IPC’s debut Automotive Electronics Reliability Forum in Nuremberg earlier this year in June.
Industry News | 2016-01-20 19:17:58.0
IPC’s recently published biennial wage and salary study for the electronics assembly industry shows a nominal upturn in salary increases from 2015 to 2016. Reporting on data from 162 U.S. and Canadian EMS and OEM facilities, IPC’s 2015 Wage Rate & Salary Study for the North American Electronics Assembly Industry is a valuable tool for electronics assembly companies to gauge the competitiveness of their compensation, benefits and policies in competing for the best talent in the industry.
Industry News | 2022-08-08 07:06:52.0
A panel featuring members of IPC E-mobility, Quality & Reliability Advisory Council, representing both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers, will highlight the challenges of building safe, high-quality, and reliable electric vehicles (EVs) and their chargers at the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Tech Expo and The Battery Show North America on September 14, 2022, in Novi. Mich. Subject matter experts from Stellantis (Centro Ricerche Fiat), FLO EV Charging, Indium, Dow, and Kyzen will present "Building Quality, Reliability & Safety for E-mobility – a Case for EVs and Charging."
Industry News | 2020-01-13 16:38:18.0
As electronics brands demand more sustainable materials and product reliability across their supply chains, Clariant brings two elements together to uniquely boost moisture-exposure assurance for dry-packed Level 2+ components. It is the only option for semiconductor manufacturers, integrated circuit companies and OEM suppliers to meet latest J-STD-033D preferences and increasing low-halogen & cobalt-dichloride-free specifications.
