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Feb 06, 2023 | IPC releases January economic outlook and sentiment of the global electronics supply chain reports
Jan 30, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for December 2022
Jan 30, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for December 2022
Jan 30, 2023 | In recognition of their leadership and their significant contributions of time and talent to IPC and the electronics manufacturing industry, three IPC volunteers were presented with the IPC President's Award at IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego, Calif on January 24, 2023. Recipients were Steven Bowles, Lockheed Martin; Stan Rak, SF Rak Company; and Savita Ganjigatti, Sienna ECAD Technologies Private Limited.
Jan 30, 2023 | IPC presented its highest corporate honors to two IPC member companies, Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. and AT&S during the IPC Annual Meeting/Awards Ceremony at IPC APEX EXPO 2023. The Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to AT&S. and the Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Zentech Manufacturing Inc.
Jan 30, 2023 | In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics manufacturing industry, Garry McGuire, NASA and Teresa Rowe, IPC, were both inducted into the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame at IPC APEX EXPO 2023. IPC's most prestigious honor, the Hall of Fame Award is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service and advancement to IPC and the electronics industry.
Jan 30, 2023 | At the 66th IPC Annual Meeting on January 24, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2023, the IPC Board of Directors announced new and second-term members. Board members serve a four-year term, and the student board member serves a one-year term.
Jan 23, 2023 | Magazine celebrates member success
Jan 23, 2023 | The electronics manufacturing industry offers a wide range of career opportunities for all levels of education and experience. To make career searches easier, the IPC Education Foundation (IPCEF) launched a new, industry-focused career website www.careersinelectronics.com.
Jan 23, 2023 | New member benefit provides ESD and safety training
Jan 23, 2023 | IPC announces the addition of Jeffrey Goldberg as director of North American government relations to its staff at IPC's offices in Washington, D.C. In this role, Goldberg will help lead IPC's federal advocacy work in collaboration with IPC's Government Relations Committee and IPC's Vice President of Global Government Relations Chris Mitchell. He will be charged with implementing an ambitious North American policy agenda at a time of increased interest among policymakers in the electronics supply chain.
Jan 16, 2023 | The best technical conference papers of IPC APEX EXPO 2023 have been selected. Voted on through a ballot process by members of the IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee (TPC), the paper authors will be recognized during show opening remarks on Tuesday, January 24.
Jan 02, 2023 | IPC issues December Economic Outlook report
Dec 26, 2022 | Industry Demand Holding Up Despite Deteriorating Economic Outlook, High Costs Continue to Create Challenging Conditions for Electronics Manufacturers
Dec 26, 2022 | IPC releases PCB industry results for November 2022
Dec 21, 2022 | IPC releases EMS industry results for November 2022
Dec 14, 2022 | IPC recently convened a roundtable of electronics executives to discuss trends driving the industry's migration to the factory of the future. The executives came to a shared conclusion that the transition to the factory of the future features many challenges and pitfalls but making the transition will be increasingly critical to any company seeking to compete in the global economy. A summary of the discussion is now available: "The Evolution of Factories of the Future: What You Need to Know."
Dec 07, 2022 | The Wiring Harness Manufacturing Association is accepting nominations for three recognition awards -- Hall of Builders, Hall of Fame and Volunteer Excellence. The Hall of Fame and Volunteer Excellence awards will be presented at the WHMA 30th Annual Wire Harness Conference in February and the Hall of Builders award will be presented at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in May. Nominations require a candidate's first and last name, company name and reason for nomination.
Nov 29, 2022 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2022
Nov 29, 2022 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for October 2022
Nov 29, 2022 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-4103 Qualified Products Listing (QPL) to Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC), an electronics materials manufacturing company headquartered in Zhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. TUC provides mass lamination services, copper-clad laminates, and prepregs to the global electronics industry. To earn this QPL, TUC successfully qualified their laminate product, TU-1300N, to IPC-4103B, Specification for Base Materials for High Speed/High Frequency Applications.
Nov 21, 2022 | Deadline for proposals: December 5, 2022
Nov 15, 2022 | Registration is now open for the 2023 WHMA 30th Annual Wire Harness Conference, the industry's only annual global leadership conference for the wire harness manufacturing industry. Geared to wire harness manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, the event will take place in person, February 14-16, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Sandia Resort and Casino.
Nov 15, 2022 | A sharp increase in salary budgets and use of flexible hours programs for North American electronics assembly companies are among the findings of a new study published by IPC this week, the 2022 Wage Rate & Salary Study for the North American Electronics Assembly Industry.
Nov 15, 2022 | IPC, in partnership with IPC Publishing Group (I-Connect007) will unveil an exciting new publication, "IPC Community," at IPC APEX EXPO 2023, as a continuation of its commitment to better serve the electronics industry and provide additional value for IPC members.
Nov 07, 2022 | IPC India has announced the 2nd annual Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event scheduled on August 1, 2023 in Chennai, and on August 3, 2023, in Pune, India. Pre-event activities will start this November with skill competitions in hand soldering/wire harness/PCB design and member networking events at various locations in India and other countries. IEMI 2023 will be focused on automotive (EV), defence and industrial automation vertical market sectors.
Nov 07, 2022 | Event co-located with IPC APEX EXPO 2023
Nov 04, 2022 | Manufacturers report passing on higher costs to customers
Oct 28, 2022 | IPC releases EMS industry results for September 2022
Oct 28, 2022 | IPC releases PCB industry results for September 2022
Oct 28, 2022 | In conjunction with Instrutec 2022 and the Estonian Electronics Industries Association, IPC hosted its popular IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Tallinn, Estonia October 12-14, 2022, welcoming 31 competitors from 14 European electronics companies.
Oct 20, 2022 | IPC APEX EXPO 2023 attendees can meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers all in one place at the San Diego Convention Center, January 21–26, 2023.
Oct 11, 2022 | Ever-more complex packaging of chips will be the key driver of future innovation, yet the United States and Europe are behind the curve
Oct 06, 2022 | 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.
Oct 04, 2022 | Two of the electronics industry's most far-sighted and innovative leaders have been named to the U.S. Department of Commerce's new Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC), which will provide guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a range of issues related to CHIPS for America Act programs.
Sep 30, 2022 | IPC releases September 2022 economic outlook report
Sep 30, 2022 | Each year, IPC APEX EXPO features industry's most dynamic, innovative minds to deliver keynote presentations that are both educational and entertaining. IPC APEX EXPO 2023 will feature Emily Calandrelli, host and co-executive producer of the hit Netflix series "Emily's Wonder Lab," host and executive producer of FOX channel's "Exploration Outer Space" and author of the children's chapter book series, "The Ada Lace Adventures." During her keynote on January 24, Calandrelli will present, "The Sustainability, Economics and Advocacy of Space Exploration."
Sep 26, 2022 | IPC releases PCB industry results for August 2022
Sep 26, 2022 | The electronics industry is calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to address urgent industrial base vulnerabilities and deliver on the promise of the CHIPS Act by prioritizing domestic development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated circuit (IC) substrates under Title III of the Defense Production Act.
Sep 26, 2022 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-4101 Qualified Products Listing (QPL) to Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC), an electronics materials manufacturing company headquartered in Zhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
Sep 21, 2022 | In conjunction with NEPCON Vietnam 2022, IPC hosted its popular IPC Hand Soldering and Rework Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam on September 14–16, 2022. Held for the first time in person since the COVID-19 pandemic, this ninth competition series welcomed 33 competitors from 17 Vietnamese electronics companies.
Sep 21, 2022 | IPC's Validation Services program has awarded an IPC-1791, Trusted Electronics Designer Requirements Qualified Manufacturer Listing (QML) to Fralock, located in Valencia, Calif.
Sep 14, 2022 | Virtual preliminary heats to start this October
Sep 14, 2022 | IPC APEX EXPO 2023 Offers New Courses, New Instructors, and IPC E-Textiles
Aug 26, 2022 | IPC releases PCB industry results for July 2022
Aug 26, 2022 | IPC releases EMS industry results for July 2022
Aug 26, 2022 | IPC announces the addition of Suhani Chitalia to its environmental health and safety staff within the Washington, D.C.-based global government relations team.
Aug 26, 2022 | IPC's Design for Excellence (DFX) guidelines document, IPC-2231 provides a framework to establish a design review process for the layout of printed board assemblies. This design review assesses the manufacturability attributes of printed boards, namely design for manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testability, cost, reliability, environment, and reusability. IPC is aware of the responsibilities that electronics manufacturing companies will soon have to regulatory bodies around the world as well to the environment.
Aug 26, 2022 | Economic picture looks worse than a month ago, but no clear determination if we are in a recession
Aug 26, 2022 | IPC's Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly 2022 is now available. This global study provides valuable benchmarking data to electronics assembly companies interested in comparing their quality measurements to those of the industry worldwide. Aggregate data within the study represent 59 electronics assembly companies of all sizes -- both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract electronics manufacturers (EMS companies) -- worldwide.