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Mar 17, 2022 | How will a spacecraft harness connect every electrical device on the Europa Clipper, a Jupiter-orbiting spacecraft that will study Jupiter's icy moon Europa? Jacklyn Perry, harness engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), will provide the answer when she delivers the keynote address, "Harnessing Europa," at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), on May 11.
Mar 14, 2022 | The U.S. Senate last night approved an FY 2022 spending package that contains $7.5 million for further research and development on lead-free electronics in defense and high-performance applications, sending the measure to President Biden for his expected signature.
Mar 14, 2022 | In recognition and acknowledgment of their extraordinary contributions to the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) and the cable and wire harness industry, four long-time WHMA members were presented with coveted WHMA awards. Two WHMA Hall of Fame and two WHMA Volunteer Excellence Awards were presented at WHMA's 29th Annual Wire Harness Conference on February 16.
Mar 03, 2022 | Crisis in Ukraine poses several threats to global manufacturing industry
Mar 03, 2022 | At the 29th WHMA Annual Meeting on February 18, the WHMA Board of Directors welcomed three new officers and one new member. Board officers serve a three-year term and board members can serve two, three-year terms.
Mar 03, 2022 | During his State of the Union address tonight, U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to urge Congress to pass much-needed funding for semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced technologies as part of a new competitiveness measure. Both the House- and Senate-passed bills include $52 billion in funding as well as additional measures to boost American R&D, which will help reestablish the United States as a global leader in building the technologies of the future. IPC applauds President Biden's continued focus on the semiconductor shortage and his ongoing efforts with Congress to finalize the "USICA/America COMPETES" legislation.
Mar 03, 2022 | The European EMS industry grew 9 percent from 2020 to 2021 to exceed 44 billion Euros according to the annual survey results collected and analyzed by in4ma, the market research arm of Weiss Engineering. IPC has partnered with Weiss Engineering since 2020 to deliver industry intelligence to the European electronics community. The 2021 result represents an all-time high for the industry beating the 2019 result by 1 percent.
Mar 03, 2022 | IPC announced today the January 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.58.
Feb 25, 2022 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for January 2022
Feb 25, 2022 | The electronics manufacturing industry is applauding a set of U.S. Government reports on strategic supply chains, released today, which highlight the need for the United States to foster a robust domestic electronics manufacturing industry.
Feb 16, 2022 | Free of charge, EWPTE offers unique educational and networking opportunities
Feb 10, 2022 | Rafal Przeslawski, Xilinx takes top prize
Feb 10, 2022 | Says action must be paired with rebuilding the broader European electronics manufacturing ecosystem
Feb 07, 2022 | Three IPC volunteers who have fostered a collaborative spirit, made significant contributions to standards development, and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to global standardization efforts, were presented with Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2022. Bev Christian, Doug Pauls, and Jose Servin were chosen as award recipients because they embody the work ethic and spirit of the late Dieter Bergman, a pioneer and industry icon. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.
Feb 07, 2022 | From revolutionary innovations displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in technical conference sessions, professional development courses and standards development committee meetings, IPC APEX EXPO 2022 provided the education and networking connections that helped 3,647 visitors address today's business challenges and prepare for their factories of future.
Feb 07, 2022 | The electronics manufacturing industry is applauding a bill being voted on this week in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would, if enacted, launch a new era of federal government partnership with the industry.
Feb 07, 2022 | IPC presented its highest corporate honors to two IPC member companies, Apple Inc., and MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions during the IPC Annual Meeting/Awards Ceremony at IPC APEX EXPO 2022. The Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, and the Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Apple, Inc.
Feb 07, 2022 | In recognition and acknowledgment of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Joe O'Neil, OAA Ventures, was presented with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award at IPC APEX EXPO on Tuesday, January 25. IPC's most prestigious award, the Hall of Fame is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service and advancement to IPC and the electronics industry.
Jan 29, 2022 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for December 2021
Jan 29, 2022 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for December 2021
Jan 29, 2022 | At the 65th IPC Annual Meeting on January 25, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2022, the IPC Board of Directors announced new officers and members. Board officers serve a two-year term; board members serve a four-year term, and student board member serves a one-year term.
Jan 29, 2022 | U.S. circuit board sector is in worse trouble than semiconductors, with potentially dire consequences
Jan 18, 2022 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-1791, Trusted Electronics Fabricator Requirements Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to APCT Inc.'s printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facilities in Anaheim and Orange County, Calif.
Jan 14, 2022 | Expanded technical conference award categories include NextGen and Student Research
Jan 14, 2022 | IPC's biennial wage rate and salary survey for the North American electronics assembly industry is open with a response deadline of January 28. The confidential survey covers compensation for hourly and salaried technical, manufacturing and sales positions at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies in North America. It also covers salary budget growth, planned increases for 2022, and employee benefits and policies.
Jan 03, 2022 | Ease of recruitment and profit margins declining, along with inventories
Jan 03, 2022 | IPC releases economic outlook for January 2022
Jan 03, 2022 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for November 2021
Jan 03, 2022 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for November 2021
Dec 13, 2021 | Summit to focus on driving business growth and financial success
Dec 03, 2021 | IPC has issued two new industry intelligence reports today: the December sentiment of the global electronics manufacturing supply chain report and the December economic outlook report.
Nov 24, 2021 | New award for best company team presented
Nov 24, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for October 2021
Nov 24, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2021
Nov 24, 2021 | Stronger IC substrate and OSAT capabilities are needed to realize U.S. semiconductor goals
Nov 12, 2021 | 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 electronics manufacturing. Poster presentation networking sessions are scheduled for February 25 from 5:00-6:00 pm; February 26 from 2:30-3:30 pm; and February 27 from 12:00-2:00 pm. For the first time ever, poster presentations will take place on the APEX EXPO show floor, maximizing the potential audience for poster presenters.
Nov 02, 2021 | New Global Study from IPC Finds 9 in 10 Manufacturers Report Rising Costs, Vast Majority See Lack of Qualified Talent in North America and Globally
Oct 31, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for September 2021
Oct 28, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for September 2021
Oct 24, 2021 | The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee this week released their fiscal year 2022 defense appropriations bill, which for the first time included language supporting further research and development (R&D) into the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications.
Oct 18, 2021 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-1791, Trusted Electronics Fabricator Requirements Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to three of Summit Interconnect's printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facilities in Anaheim, Orange and Santa Clara, Calif. Following initial audits by IPC, all three facilities passed stringent Type 2 fabricator requirements, helping to optimize product quality, reliability, and consistency across the entire manufacturing operations, earning the three facilities a spot-on IPC's global network of rigorously vetted, trusted sources.
Oct 13, 2021 | IPC APEX EXPO 2022 attendees can meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers all in one place at the San Diego Convention Center, January 22–27, 2022.
Oct 13, 2021 | To commemorate IPC India's decade of service to the electronics manufacturing industry, the IPC India team will hold skills challenge competitions and member networking events starting this November across different parts of the country. Winners of regional competitions will gather in Bengaluru and New Delhi in August 2022 to compete in PCB design, hand soldering and wire harness assembly championships.
Oct 11, 2021 | Attendees to get first glimpse into Drexel's Soft Systems Design Kit – SSDK
Oct 07, 2021 | 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 2022 will feature New York Times Columnist, Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Contributor & NOVA Host David Pogue. During his keynote on January 25, Pogue will present, "Disruptive Tech: How it Will Affect Your Business and What's Coming by 2026."
Sep 30, 2021 | IPC-1402 reflects industry commitment to advance green electronics and workplace safety
Sep 30, 2021 | Registration is now open for the 2022 WHMA 29th Annual Wire Harness Conference. Geared to wire harness manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, the event will take place in person, February 15-17, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa.
Sep 30, 2021 | IPC issued the following statement by its President and CEO, John Mitchell, on today's inaugural meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council.
Sep 30, 2021 | IPC is calling on the U.S. electronics manufacturing community to contact members of Congress about a bill that would boost investment in federal research and development (R&D) in 10 high-tech fields. We hope your media organization will help us publicize this effort.
Sep 30, 2021 | Three finalists to compete for title of best board designer at IPC APEX EXPO 2022