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IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

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Electronics Manufacturing Industry Praises U.S. Government Report on ICT Supply Chain; Biden Administration Recognizes Crucial Role of Printed Circuit Boards and Printed Circuit Board Assemblies

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.

Registration Open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)

Feb 16, 2022 | Free of charge, EWPTE offers unique educational and networking opportunities

IPC Design Competition Winner Announced at IPC APEX EXPO 2022

Feb 10, 2022 | Rafal Przeslawski, Xilinx takes top prize

IPC Welcomes the European Chips Act

Feb 10, 2022 | Says action must be paired with rebuilding the broader European electronics manufacturing ecosystem

Three Long-time IPC Volunteers Receive Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award

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.

Industry Reconnects as IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Reconvenes as In-person Event

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.

Electronics Industry Commends U.S. House Action on America COMPETES Act, Which Boosts Funding for Chips and Related Electronics Technologies

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.

IPC Honors Apple, Inc. and MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions with Corporate Recognition Awards

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.

IPC's Highest Honor, the Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award, Presented to Joe O'Neil, Long-time IPC Volunteer

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.

North American EMS Industry up 0.9 Percent in December

Jan 29, 2022 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for December 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 16.9 Percent in December

Jan 29, 2022 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for December 2021

IPC Announces New Board Members at IPC APEX EXPO 2022

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.

Flaws in U.S. Approach to Electronics Manufacturing Require Urgent Changes, or Nation Will Grow More Reliant on Foreign Suppliers, New Report Says

Jan 29, 2022 | U.S. circuit board sector is in worse trouble than semiconductors, with potentially dire consequences

APCT Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) as Trusted Electronics Fabricator

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.

Best Technical Papers at IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Selected

Jan 14, 2022 | Expanded technical conference award categories include NextGen and Student Research

IPC's Wage Rate and Salary Survey for North American Electronics Assembly Companies Open Until January 28

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.

Rising Material and Labor Costs Continue to Plague Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain

Jan 03, 2022 | Ease of recruitment and profit margins declining, along with inventories

Supply Chain Challenges Continue to Hamper Electronics Production

Jan 03, 2022 | IPC releases economic outlook for January 2022

North American EMS Industry Up 2.5 Percent in November

Jan 03, 2022 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for November 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 5.4 Percent in November

Jan 03, 2022 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for November 2021

EMS Leadership Summit at IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Brings Together Current and Future Industry Leaders

Dec 13, 2021 | Summit to focus on driving business growth and financial success

Current Conditions for the Electronics Supply Chain Remain Challenging

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.

Winners of IPC Hand Soldering Competition at productronica in Munich, Germany Announced

Nov 24, 2021 | New award for best company team presented

North American EMS Industry Down 4.4 Percent in October

Nov 24, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for October 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6 Percent in October

Nov 24, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2021

New Study Finds Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Robust Federal Investment in Advanced Packaging

Nov 24, 2021 | Stronger IC substrate and OSAT capabilities are needed to realize U.S. semiconductor goals

IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Submit Poster Abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 in San Diego

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.

Electronics Manufacturing Outlook Continues to Darken, Prices Increase as Component Shortage Drags On

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

North American EMS Industry Down 9.9 Percent in September

Oct 31, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for September 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 2.3 Percent in September

Oct 28, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for September 2021

IPC Welcomes Language in Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Supporting R&D on Lead-Free Electronics

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.

Summit Interconnect Earns IPC-1791, Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) as Trusted Electronics Fabricator

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.

IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Attendees Can Achieve Digital Transcendence at Show Networking Events

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.

IPC Skills Challenge Competitions Return to India Region

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.

Second Stop of IPC E-Textiles 2021 Virtual World 'Lands' in Philadelphia on October 27

Oct 11, 2021 | Attendees to get first glimpse into Drexel's Soft Systems Design Kit – SSDK

Disruptive Technologies Expert David Pogue to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2022

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."

IPC and Apple to Develop New Standard for Green Cleaners to be Used in Electronics Manufacturing

Sep 30, 2021 | IPC-1402 reflects industry commitment to advance green electronics and workplace safety

Registration Open for the 2022 WHMA 29th Annual Wire Harness Conference

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.

IPC Commends U.S., EU Efforts to Strengthen Supply Chains, Urges Focus on Electronics Manufacturing

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.

IPC Rallies Electronics Industry Members to Contact Their Elected Officials About U.S. Tech R&D Bill

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.

PCB Designers to Put Skills to the Test and Compete to Become IPC Design Champion of 2022

Sep 30, 2021 | Three finalists to compete for title of best board designer at IPC APEX EXPO 2022

North American EMS Industry Down 3.2 Percent in August

Sep 26, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for August2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 5.3 Percent in August

Sep 26, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for August 2021

Component Shortages are Driving Production Delays and Higher Costs for Manufacturers, According to a New Global Industry Survey

Sep 26, 2021 | IPC found the electronics industry sees no immediate end to shortage woes, 58% expect problem to linger until late 2022 or beyond

IPC Unveils Golden Gnomes Awards at IPC SummerCom 2021

Sep 21, 2021 | Awards ceremony honors standards development A-Team members

Proof of COVID Vaccination or Negative Test Required to Attend IPC APEX EXPO 2022

Sep 09, 2021 | IPC adhering to California Dept. of Public Health guidelines

North American EMS Industry Down 2.9 Percent in July

Aug 28, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for July 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 7.3 Percent in July

Aug 26, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2021

IPC E-Textiles 2021 Virtual World Tour Starts September 2 in Taiwan

Aug 24, 2021 | Prospective attendees encouraged to get free "boarding pass"

IPC Commends U.S. Senate on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Aug 13, 2021 | IPC issued the following statement from President and CEO John Mitchell on today's expected passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill in the U.S. Senate

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