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

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IPC Welcomes U.S. Senate Vote on Infrastructure Bill but Questions Superfund Tax

Aug 13, 2021 | IPC today issued the following statement by its President and CEO, John Mitchell, on the bipartisan infrastructure bill approaching a vote this week in the U.S. Senate

IPC Launches Electronics Assembly for Engineers Course

Aug 13, 2021 | Online training for new, recently hired, and transitioning engineers

North American EMS Industry up 1.9 Percent in June

Jul 23, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for June 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.3 Percent in June

Jul 22, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.3 Percent in June

Jul 22, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2021

IPC National Hand Soldering Competitions Return to Europe

Jul 19, 2021 | IPC's national hand soldering competitions return to Europe this year with events scheduled in France, Estonia, and Germany. Although the 2021 IPC Hand Soldering World Championship was canceled due to ongoing pandemic concerns, skilled competitors in Europe will participate in national competitions at scheduled live tradeshows.

IPC Renews Partnership with Weiss Engineering to Support Growth in European Electronics Industry

Jul 06, 2021 | IPC and Weiss Engineering have signed a cooperative agreement to deliver industry intelligence to the European electronics community, expanding on a partnership that began in 2020.

Equipment Vendors Demonstrate Their Support for IPC-CFX on Legacy Equipment

Jun 30, 2021 | EMS and OEM companies interested in integrating IPC-CFX on existing assembly lines now have access to a portal listing equipment vendors and their support of IPC-CFX on specific legacy equipment models in the field. This portal currently lists more than 120 models or series for which vendors have indicated they can provide either direct software or add-on hardware support.

North American EMS Industry up 1.9 Percent in May

Jun 28, 2021 | IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 9.1 Percent in May

Jun 26, 2021 | IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2021

CMMC Needs Fixes if Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Are to Remain in Defense Industrial Base, Say U.S. Electronics Manufacturers

Jun 24, 2021 | IPC Survey Finds Many May Exit the Defense Market Due to High Costs Associated with Cyber Certification

IPC APEX EXPO Expands Technical Conference Award Categories

Jun 15, 2021 | New awards include NexGen and Student Research contributions, increased honoraria

IPC Commends Biden Administration on Its 100-Day Review of Strategic Supply Chains, Including Electronics, Offers Recommendations to Drive Further Progress

Jun 09, 2021 | IPC commends the Biden administration for completing its 100-day review of strategically important supply chains and for outlining bold actions to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and ensure the availability of minerals critical to electronics manufacturing.

Industry Survey Finds U.S. Electronics Manufacturers May Exit the Defense Market Due to High Costs Associated with CMMC

Jun 09, 2021 | In a new IPC industry survey and report, one-quarter (24 percent) of electronic manufacturers say the costs and burdens of compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification(CMMC)may force them out of the U.S. Department of Defense's(DoD) supply chain.

North American EMS Industry up 10.5 Percent in April

May 31, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for April 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.0 Percent in April

May 26, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2021

More Than 50 CEOs Urge President Biden and Secretary Raimondo to Take Action to Improve Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem

May 21, 2021 | Secretary Raimondo to Hold Summit with Industry Leaders Today to Address Chips Shortage Crisis

IPC and ITI to Host Conference on Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements

May 21, 2021 | IPC and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) will host a virtual conference, "Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements" on June 29 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm EDT. The event will explore the latest environmental requirements that impact product design, manufacturing, supply chain management, and technology innovation.

Newly Appointed IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee Calls for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Participation

May 21, 2021 | The newly appointed IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee (TPC) is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. The technical conference will take place January 25–27, 2022.

North American EMS Industry Down3.6 Percent in March

Apr 23, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for March 2021

IPC Welcomes Yusaku Kono as New IPC Japan Representative

Apr 23, 2021 | IPC announces the addition of Yusaku Kono as IPC's Japan Representative. As IPC's Japan Representative, Kono will lead the association's efforts in expanding member outreach, standards development, education and advocacy support in Japan. He is based in Tokyo, Japan.

WHMA/IPC ANNOUNCES DATES FOR M-EXPO 2022

Apr 23, 2021 | Event to be held September 21-22, 2022, in Ciudad Juárez, Chih.

IPC/WHMA Launches Wire Harness Assembly for Operators Course

Apr 23, 2021 | Online training for frontline workers

Europe's Economic Recovery and Long-Term Future Depend on Attention to Electronics Manufacturing Industry, New IPC Study Says

Apr 15, 2021 | The European Electronics Industry Has a Direct Impact on €3.8 Trillion of European GDP

IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2022

Apr 13, 2021 | IPC invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place January 23, 24 and 27, 2022 and the technical conference will take place January 25–27, 2022.

IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Product Listing Achieves Major Milestone

Apr 06, 2021 | IPC announces a major milestone for the IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Product Listing (QPL), with 10 pieces of equipment from five different companies now on the QPL. Models listed on theIPC-CFX-2591 QPL have all passed third-party virtual audit to verify the equipment is broadcasting and receiving mandatory IPC-CFX message sets outlined in IPC-2591, Version 1.3, as approved by the 2-17 Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee.

North American EMS Industry Up 6.4 Percent in February

Mar 30, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for February 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.1 Percent in February

Mar 30, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2021

IPC Releases Version 1.3 of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, the Industry's Only Clean Data Pipeline for Shop Floor Communication

Mar 15, 2021 | Latest version sets minimum messaging requirements for equipment listing on IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Products List (QPL)

IPC Launches New Thought Leaders Program to Enhance Awareness and Insights on Electronics Industry Trends

Mar 12, 2021 | IPC today unveiled a new Thought Leaders Programin which industry experts will assist IPCon key industry issues and offer valuable insights to IPC members and key external stakeholders.

Two Industry Volunteers Receive IPC President's Award

Mar 12, 2021 | In recognition of their significant contributions of time, talent and ongoing leadership in IPC and the electronics industry, Yusaku Kono of Japan UNIX, and JonVermillion, Ball Aerospace and Technologies, were presented with IPC President's Awards at IPC APEX EXPO on March 9.

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

Mar 12, 2021 | 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 2021. Michael Ford, Jan Pedersen, and Peter Tranitz 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.

IPC's Highest Honor, the Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award, Presented to Karen McConnell, Long-time IPC Volunteer and Mentor

Mar 12, 2021 | In recognition and acknowledgement of her extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Karen McConnell, Northrop Grumman, was presented with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award at IPC APEX EXPO on Tuesday, March 9. 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.

IPC Honors Calumet Electronics Corp. and GM China with Corporate Recognition Awards

Mar 12, 2021 | IPC bestowed its highest corporate honors on two IPC member companies, Calumet Electronics Corporation and General Motors (GM) China. During the IPC Annual Meeting/Awards Ceremony at IPC APEX EXPO 2021, the Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Calumet Electronics Corp. and the Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to GM China.

IPC Holds Board Election at IPC APEX EXPO

Mar 12, 2021 | New board member elected, another re-elected to second term

IPC Launches New ESG for Electronics Initiative to Provide Guidance to Industry on ESG Practices and Reporting

Mar 09, 2021 | IPC today unveiled a new ESG for Electronics Initiative to develop guidance for electronics manufacturers on an industry-specific approach to ESG(environmental, social and governance)practices and reporting and to develop aspirational goals that the industry is working together to achieve.

IPC Presents Wide-Ranging Policy Priorities to Biden Administration, Notes Synergies Between "Build Electronics Better" and "Build Back Better"

Mar 06, 2021 | In a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, IPC applauds the Biden administration's early directions on manufacturing policy and maps a detailed policy agenda to drive growth and resilience in electronics manufacturing.

IPC Issues Industry Alert to Members RegardingU.S. EPA Prohibition of PIP (3:1) in Electronics

Mar 04, 2021 | IPC alerted members about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final risk management rules to reduce exposure to five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs). The alert calls attention to the rules, which went into effect February 5, 2021, and to one of the five PBTs with a history of use in electronics: phenol, isopropylated, phosphate (3:1) (known as PIP (3:1)).

North American PCB Industry Sales Begin 2021 Up 4 Percent

Mar 02, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for January 2021

Best Technical Paper at IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Selected

Feb 25, 2021 | The best technical conference paper of IPC APEX EXPO 2021 has been selected. Voted on through a ballot process by members of the IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee, the paper authors will be recognized during show opening remarks on Tuesday, March 9.

IPC Commends President Biden for Executive Order on Industrial Supply Chains

Feb 25, 2021 | IPC commends President Biden for ordering a review of industrial supply chains critical to U.S. economic growth, innovation, and security.

NEWS FROM THE U.S. PARTNERSHIP FOR ASSURED ELECTRONICS (USPAE)

Feb 18, 2021 | The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (www.USPAE.org) is inviting electronics manufacturers and related companies to participate in its programs, highlighting the opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and the U.S. Government.

IPC Releases IPC-7093A, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Bottom Termination Components (BTCs)

Feb 15, 2021 | – The long-awaited release of IPC-7093A, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Bottom Termination Components (BTCs)is here. Revision A is a complete overhaul of IPC-7093 which provides design and assembly guidance for implementing BTCs and focuses on critical design, materials, assembly, inspection, repair, quality, and reliability issues.

Executives to Discuss Managing Challenges in Periods of Transition at IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Managers Forum

Feb 12, 2021 | New and experienced managers will gather at the Managers Forum at IPC APEX EXPO on March 8 to discuss strategies for thriving during times of crisis.

IPC Releases IPC-2551, International Standard for Digital Twins

Feb 08, 2021 | IPC announces the release of IPC-2551, International Standard for Digital Twins. Thisfirst international standard is comprised of digital twin product, manufacturing, and lifecycle frameworks. Using this standard, any manufacturer, design organization or solution provider can initiate application interoperability to create smart value chains.

IPC Supports U.S. House Passage of National Apprenticeship Act

Feb 08, 2021 | IPC welcomes the U.S. House vote today on H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021. This bill would invest nearly $3.5 billion over five years to scale-up apprenticeship opportunities, streamline access to apprenticeships for workers and employers, and expand apprenticeships into new, in-demand industry sectors and occupations.

Electronics Manufacturing Poised for Jobs to Rise Over Pre-Pandemic Levels; Industry Backs Short-Term Stimulus and Long-Term Investment

Feb 08, 2021 | The following is a statement by John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO, on this week's U.S. employment numbers and the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan.

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Offers More than 100 Future-focused Educational Opportunities

Feb 03, 2021 | Changing technologies, advanced materials and new processes that are driving the electronics manufacturing industry will take center stage throughout the IPC APEX EXPO 2021 technical conference and professional development sessions, which will take place virtually March 8-12. Registration is now open at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.

North American EMS Industry Sales up 8.5 Percent in December

Jan 30, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for December 2020

North American PCB Industry Sales up 4.5 Percent in December

Jan 30, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for December 2020

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