Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC Market Research

The Electronics Industry’s Source of Data and Insights for Smart Business Decisions. The IPC Technology Market Research Council offers members unique and customized research for the electronics assembly industry. Network with...

Education/Training

IPC Standards

IPC standards, the results of industry consensus and collaboration, are respected throughout the whole world. Using IPC standards allows manufacturers, customers and suppliers to speak the same language. ...

Education/Training

IPC Training & Certification

IPC's Professional Development department sponsors certification programs for acceptability of electronics assemblies; soldering; repair/rework; and acceptability of printed boards. In addition, a wide variety of video and computer based tr...

Education/Training

The Smart Factory is Becoming a Reality as IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Hosts Two Live Production Lines Collaboration between IPC CFX and HERMES Standards to be highlighted

Dec 11, 2018 | Creating the next generation of digital Industry 4.0 technology standards, IPC will again take a major step forward at IPC APEX EXPO 2019, featuring two live production lines, at which visitors can see and experience achievements made in digital standards development over the past year.

Award-winning Entrepreneur in Women’s Leadership, Dr. Cortney Baker, to Keynote Women in Electronics Reception at IPC APEX EXPO 2019

Nov 28, 2018 | Dr. Cortney Baker, nationally recognized authority on women in leadership, will speak at the IPC APEX EXPO Women in Electronics reception on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

IPC APEX EXPO Innovation Awards Honor Outstanding Products and Services for the Electronics Industry

Nov 21, 2018 | Members and exhibitors at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO 2019 will have the opportunity to promote their new ideas in electronics by competing for the IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Innovation Awards, awards that recognize outstanding products and services for the electronics industry.

Executive Forum at IPC APEX EXPO Focuses on Advancing Automotive Electronics

Nov 14, 2018 | Senior-level executives from across the global electronics industry supply chain will gather to discuss challenges and opportunities of the burgeoning and rapidly changing automotive electronics industry during the IPC Executive Forum on Advancing Automotive Electronics at IPC APEX EXPO 2019. Presented by IPC’s Hall of Fame Council on January 28, the forum will focus on automotive electronics costs, reliability and programs from concept to production.

IPC/SMTA Hi-Rel Conference to Feature Cleaning/Coating Test & Design Considerations

Nov 04, 2018 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2018 at Chicago Marriott, Schaumburg, Illinois. The conference is focused on the cleanliness of highly dense electronic assemblies to achieve quality and reliability within the stated in-field environment.

In White House Event, IPC Unveils Pledge to Create 1 Million Skilled Workforce Opportunities

Nov 01, 2018 | Leaders of the U.S. electronics industry today unveiled the IPC Workforce Champions program and pledged to create at least 1 million new skilled workforce opportunities over the next five years.

World PCB Production’s High Growth in 2017 Detailed in New IPC Report

Oct 30, 2018 | IPC’s World PCB Production Report for the Year 2017, published last week, shows how the global PCB industry achieved an estimated 13.9 percent real growth in 2017 – the fastest growth since the recovery year of 2010 – and what the industry’s global footprint looks like today. The report provides current estimates of PCB production value by country, region and product category, with commentary about industry trends and historical data.

IPC & SMTA Hi-Rel Conference to Feature Session on Conformal Coating Advancements

Oct 25, 2018 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2018 at Chicago Marriott, Schaumburg, Illinois. The conference is focused on the cleanliness of highly dense electronic assemblies to achieve quality and reliability within the stated in-field environment.

IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Educational Programs Offer Future-focused Courses, Sessions and Research

Oct 23, 2018 | Changing technologies that are driving the electronics industry will take center stage throughout the IPC APEX EXPO 2019 technical conference and professional development sessions, which will take place January 26-31 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Registration is now open at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.

Volunteers Honored for Contributions to IPC and the Electronics Industry Nearly 100 Awards Presented at Fall Standards Development Committee Meetings

Oct 20, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on October 15 at IPC's Fall Standards Development Committee Meetings in Rosemont, Ill. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise in the development of electronics manufacturing standards.