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IPC Announces Winter 2012 Webinar Schedule
Dec 21, 2011 | Offering convenient and cost-effective staff development, IPC announces its Winter Webinar Series for January, February and March 2012. The one-hour webinars which focus on critical issues facing the industry, offer companies an opportunity to bring IPC technical information to a large number of employees at one time.
Advances in Lead-Free Alloys, Reliability, Halogen-Free and Counterfeit Components Highlight IPC APEX EXPO 2012 Technical Conference
Dec 14, 2011 | Featuring new research and innovations in printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test, the IPC APEX EXPO® technical conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, February 28-March 1, 2012.
How Much Strain Can a Package Take?
Dec 14, 2011 | Manufacturing processes, handling and printed circuit assembly (PCA) test can put a lot of mechanical stresses on packages, causing failures. As grid array packages get larger, identifying how to set safe levels for these steps becomes more difficult. A new quantitative test methodology within IPC/JEDEC-9707, Spherical Bend Test Method for Characterization of Board Level Interconnects, lets users determine how much strain packages can take before reliability degradation.
IPC Expands Communications Industry-Wide with Introduction of New E-Publication IPC Outlook
Dec 14, 2011 | In January 2012, IPC will launch IPC Outlook, an electronic newsletter and Web portal for multimedia information about technology, standards, best practices and industry research. The new e-publication will focus on information that helps engineers and managers succeed in their jobs.
Design Innovations and Best Practices at IPC APEX EXPO 2012
Dec 07, 2011 | Innovations and best practices will be featured in the IPC Designers Forum and design-focused courses at IPC APEX EXPO 2012, February 26-March 1, at the San Diego Convention Center.
IPC Rolls Out New Printed Electronics Management Council Committee
Dec 07, 2011 | IPC announces the creation of a new IPC Printed Electronics Management Council Steering Committee that will oversee the development of educational programs to support the printed electronics industry.
Industry's Most Baffling Defects No Match For Free Process Defect Clinic At IPC Apex Expo 2012
Dec 02, 2011 | Manufacturing and quality engineers looking for solutions to process challenges will find answers at the NPL Process Defect Database Clinic at IPC APEX EXPO®, February 28-March 1, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center. Organized by IPC and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the free clinic will be held in the exhibit hall to assist event attendees with assembly and soldering process problems, RoHS compliance issues, solderability concerns, field failures and other process-related issues.
IPC Releases PCB Industryh Results For October 2011
Dec 01, 2011 | IPC announced the October findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
Industry Challenges Get Priority Attention from IPC APEX EXPO Professional Development Course Instructors
Nov 30, 2011 | Genuine electronics manufacturing industry concerns, challenges and problems will be addressed in 50 IPC APEX EXPO professional development courses, February 26–27 and March 1, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Breaking Down Language Barriers: IPC-T-50J Now Available
Nov 11, 2011 | Want to get a handle on commonly used electronics industry acronyms and terminology? Look no further than the definitive resource, IPC-T-50J, Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits. Recently released by IPC, the J revision of IPC-T-50 contains nearly 400 new or revised terms, including terminology for chip scale and area array packaging, cable and wire harness technology, semiconductor packaging, assembly processing, moisture sensitive components and microvia technology.
IPC APEX EXPO Tackles Buzz-worthy Industry Issues in Free Sessions
Nov 03, 2011 | They are the subjects of countless headlines and industry tweets - the impact on industry of conflict minerals, embedded technology, process defects and supply line issues such as counterfeit parts - and the topics of two full days’ worth of free BUZZ sessions at IPC APEX EXPO® 2012.
New EMS Industry Study from IPC Forecasts Growth and Reveals Trends
Oct 28, 2011 | After economic setbacks in 2009, the world market for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) returned to growth in 2010, according to a study released by IPC.
IPC Releases PCB Industryh Results For September 2011
Oct 28, 2011 | IPC announced the September findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
First Annual IPC APEX EXPO Hand Soldering Competition Looking for Technicians Who Can Bring It
Oct 28, 2011 | Move over Top Chef and Project Runway, IPC announces the first annual IPC APEX EXPO® Hand Soldering Competition, February 28–29, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Tulane University Study Finds Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Regulations to be One Hundred Times More Costly than SEC Estimate
Oct 24, 2011 | A Tulane University economic analysis, which drew heavily on an IPC survey of the electronics industry, assessed the costs of implementing the Dodd-Frank conflict minerals regulation to be $7.93 billion - more than one hundred times greater than the estimate prepared by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of $71.2 million.
IPC Announces Fall Webinar Schedule
Oct 21, 2011 | Offering a cost-effective and convenient way to train employees on timely industry topics, IPC webinars deliver one hour of trusted education to the comfort of companies’ conference rooms. Focused on technical, practical and management issues facing the electronics industry, these sessions are based on award-winning technical papers from IPC APEX EXPO® 2011
Board of Directors Endorses IPC's Long-Term Strategy
Oct 21, 2011 | The Board of Directors for IPC endorsed the association’s long-term strategy at its final meeting in 2011.
IPC Solder Products Value Council Urges Tin Smelters To Engage In Certification For Conflict-Free Smelting
Oct 21, 2011 | 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.
William Shatner To Keynote IPC Apex Expo 2012
Oct 16, 2011 | 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.
IPC Conference Targets Critical Issues for the Military Market
Oct 12, 2011 | Changes in export regulations, transforming military technology trends, and impending defense budget cuts are just three of a host of factors that are altering the business and technology landscapes of the defense market - and all with significant impacts on the electronics manufacturing industry.
Search for New IPC President and CEO Begins
Oct 08, 2011 | IPC is seeking an outstanding individual to become its next president and chief executive officer (CEO). The candidate will succeed current CEO Denny McGuirk, who leaves on November 3 to become president of SEMI, the global industry association serving the nano- and microelectronics manufacturing supply chains.
IPC APEX EXPO 2012 Show Floor and Exhibitors Basking in the Sunshine of San Diego
Oct 08, 2011 | Heralding two exhibit floors at its new home in the San Diego Convention Center, one of which is already completely sold out, IPC APEX EXPO® and its 2012 exhibitors are relishing in the sunshine of the show’s move to San Diego, February 28-March 1, 2012.
IPC Releases PCB Industryh Results For August 2011
Oct 03, 2011 | IPC announced today the August findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
IPC Sponsors International Academiv Paper Competition
Oct 03, 2011 | IPC invites accredited U.S. and international colleges and universities with a strong focus on the electronics industry to submit paper abstracts for IPC’s International Academic Paper Competition.
First IPC Midwest Hand Soldering Competition Crowns “Best in the Midwest”
Oct 03, 2011 | Adding to the excitement of the IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition held last week was the first U.S. IPC hand soldering competition. Twenty-two competitors from 15 companies were tasked with building a functional electronics assembly within a half hour.
IPC Midwest Proves a Winning Combination is Key to Success
Sep 28, 2011 | IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, held last week, proved that a regional event can be a win-win for all facets of the electronics manufacturing industry.
NEARLY 50 ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY VOLUNTEERS HONORED AT IPC MIDWEST
Sep 23, 2011 | IPC presented Special Recognition, Distinguished Committee Leadership and Committee Service Awards at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, held September 21-22, 2011, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
New IPC Study on North American PCB Industry Forecasts Growth to Resume in 2012
Sep 19, 2011 | While the volume of North American PCB production remains flat, sales of PCBs by North American manufacturers returned to strong growth in 2010. Sales of rigid PCBs were up 18 percent and sales of flexible circuits grew 16 percent in 2010. These are among the trends explored in 2010-2011 Industry Analysis and Forecast for the PCB Industry in North America, recently released by IPC
Complying with the Moving Target of U.S. Export Controls - IPC Workshop to Provide Answers on Evolving ITAR and EAR
Sep 19, 2011 | In the realm of what you don’t know can hurt you, U.S. regulations on the import and export of sensitive electronics are constantly evolving. To help PCB manufacturers ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), IPC will hold a comprehensive workshop, ITAR/EAR Compliance for PCB Manufacturers - Complying with U.S. Export Controls, December 6–7, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
Securing Intellectual Property: Cisco, Endicott, IEC Electronics and AIA Lead Line-up of Presenters at IPC Conference
Sep 19, 2011 | The IPC Conference on Securing Intellectual Property Through Physical Security, IT and Regulatory Compliance will be held November 3-4, 2011, in Washington, D.C. The conference will examine an issue that’s getting increased attention from OEMs and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): the protection of intellectual property (IP) that is designed into printed circuit boards.
IPC Committee Focuses ON the Box
Sep 12, 2011 | For the past year, engineers from companies like Honeywell Aerospace and Rockwell Collins have been meeting to lay the groundwork for IPC-A-630, Requirements and Acceptance for Enclosures, better known as “the box build standard.” These volunteers have come largely from the OEMs that specify the cabinetry they will use.
IPC Quarterly Report Reveals Industry-wide Slowdown in Sales Growth
Sep 12, 2011 | IPC released the summer 2011 edition of its quarterly business report, Electronics Industries Market Data Update, showing slower growth in most national economies as well as in the worldwide electronics industry.
IPC RELEASES PCB INDUSTRY RESULTS FOR JULY 2011
Sep 06, 2011 | IPC announced the July findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
IPC INVITES INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SUBMIT POSTER ABSTRACTS FOR IPC APEX EXPO 2012 IN SAN DIEGO
Sep 06, 2011 | IPC invites researchers, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for poster presentations at IPC APEX EXPO™, the industry’s premier conference and exhibition for printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test, February 28-March 1, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif. Poster presentations offer exposure to key engineers, managers and executives attending the show.
IPC Invited to Participate in Pilot Evaluation of OECD Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Guide
Sep 06, 2011 | IPC and six IPC-member companies have agreed to participate in a pilot evaluation program to review and refine the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) due diligence guidance for conflict minerals.
The Heat Is On for IPC Midwest Hand Soldering Competition
Sep 01, 2011 | Bragging rights are on the line as the First Annual IPC Midwest Soldering Competition takes place, September 21-22, in Schaumburg, Ill., to determine the Best Hand-Soldering Technician in the Midwest for 2011.
IPC Conference on Reliability Highlights New Findings in All Areas of Electronics Assembly
Aug 24, 2011 | The IPC Conference on Reliability: Assembly Process for a Reliable Product will be held November 1-2, 2011, in Irvine, Calif. The conference will address reliability issues that arise at the assembly level, dedicating half-day programs on new developments in each of three key areas: materials, processes, and test and inspection.
IPC RELEASES STUDY OF QUALITY BENCHMARKS FOR EMS INDUSTRY
Aug 24, 2011 | In response to member requests for benchmarking data, IPC released IPC Study of Quality Benchmarks for the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Industry for 2010. This report is designed to provide information to EMS companies interested in comparing their key 2010 operating variables to those of other EMS providers by net sales and type of product.
IPC WORLD PCB PRODUCTION REPORT SHOWS 19 PERCENT GROWTH IN 2010
Aug 24, 2011 | Worldwide production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) grew by 19 percent over 2009 to nearly $55 billion, according to the World PCB Production Report for the Year 2010, recently released by IPC. Published annually, the report offers consensus estimates of PCB production value by country and by product category, and analysis on global and regional PCB industry trends. This year’s report includes special sections on trends in the HDI/microvia and metal-core PCB markets.
Alberi EcoTech and PTC Lead IPC Committee Responsible for Supplier Declaration Standards
Aug 22, 2011 | In an era of intense scrutiny over “what” materials are used in electronic products and “from where” those materials originate, Krista Crotty, founder of Alberi EcoTech, and Jørgen Vos, product management director at PTC, have accepted the co-leadership roles of IPC’s 2-18 Supplier Declaration Subcommittee.
IPC MIDWEST TECHNICAL CONFERENCE BRINGS EXPERTISE IN MANUFACTURING DEFECT-FREE, RELIABLE ELECTRONICS
Aug 18, 2011 | For an industry that is constantly advancing, the technical conference at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition on September 21–22, in Schaumburg, Ill., will feature five sessions offering the latest research, methodologies and insights from industry experts to address critical challenges of manufacturing defect-free, quality electronics.
IPC MIDWEST TECHNICAL CONFERENCE BRINGS EXPERTISE IN MANUFACTURING DEFECT-FREE, RELIABLE ELECTRONICS
Aug 18, 2011 | For an industry that is constantly advancing, the technical conference at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition on September 21–22, in Schaumburg, Ill., will feature five sessions offering the latest research, methodologies and insights from industry experts to address critical challenges of manufacturing defect-free, quality electronics.
Denny McGuirk Resigns as President of IPC, Takes Position with SEMI
Aug 15, 2011 | After 12 years as the president and CEO of IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, Dennis “Denny” P. McGuirk has resigned to accept a new position as president and CEO of SEMI, a global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries.
When Field Failure is Not an Option — IPC Midwest Opening Session Reveals the Means to the End
Aug 10, 2011 | Kicking off an intense, two-day focus on the latest technologies, processes and best practices in electronics manufacturing, Jim Springer, vice president of quality at Phoenix International, will deliver the free opening session at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition in Schaumburg, Ill. His presentation, “Clearly Understanding Field Failures Leads to Interesting New Knowledge (CUFFLINK) - A Case Study,” will take place on September 21 at 8:00 am.
IPC to Develop Data Exchange Standard for Conflict Minerals Regulation
Aug 08, 2011 | IPC will begin development of a data exchange standard to help the electronics manufacturing industry comply with forthcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations on conflict minerals at a kickoff meeting on September 22, 2011, held in conjunction with IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, Schaumburg, IL.
Succeeding in a Disruptive Environment the Focus of IPC Executive Summit
Jul 27, 2011 | IPC will host the IPC Executive Summit, “Succeeding in a Disruptive Environment: From Earthquakes to Nanoparticles,” on October 4-5, 2011, in San Jose, Calif.
IPC Releases PCB Industry Results For June 2011
Jul 27, 2011 | IPC announced today the June findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
Cleaning Up the No-Clean Myth - IPC Releases New Update of Guidelines for Cleaning of Printed Boards & Assemblies
Jul 26, 2011 | It’s well-known that residues on printed board assemblies can lead to serious reliability problems. To help the process engineering community deal with these difficulties, IPC has released the B revision of IPC-CH-65, Guidelines for Cleaning of Printed Boards & Assemblies.
It's Official! Revised EU RoHS Directive Published
Jul 06, 2011 | 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.
IPC Midwest Announces First Annual Hand Soldering Competition
Jun 29, 2011 | IPC announces the first annual IPC Midwest Hand Soldering Competition, September 21–22, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg, Ill. Held in conjunction with IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, the contest will pit competitors against each other to build a functional electronics assembly within a 30-minute time limit to ultimately determine who the best-of-the-best is in the Midwest.
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