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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
Aug 13, 2021 | Online training for new, recently hired, and transitioning engineers
Jul 23, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for June 2021
Jul 22, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2021
Jul 22, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2021
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.
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.
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.
Jun 28, 2021 | IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2021
Jun 26, 2021 | IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2021
Jun 24, 2021 | IPC Survey Finds Many May Exit the Defense Market Due to High Costs Associated with Cyber Certification
Jun 15, 2021 | New awards include NexGen and Student Research contributions, increased honoraria
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.
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.
May 31, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for April 2021
May 26, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2021
May 21, 2021 | Secretary Raimondo to Hold Summit with Industry Leaders Today to Address Chips Shortage Crisis
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.
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.
Apr 23, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for March 2021
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.
Apr 23, 2021 | Event to be held September 21-22, 2022, in Ciudad Juárez, Chih.
Apr 23, 2021 | Online training for frontline workers
Apr 15, 2021 | The European Electronics Industry Has a Direct Impact on €3.8 Trillion of European GDP
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.
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.
Mar 30, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for February 2021
Mar 30, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2021
Mar 15, 2021 | Latest version sets minimum messaging requirements for equipment listing on IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Products List (QPL)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 12, 2021 | New board member elected, another re-elected to second term
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.
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.
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)).
Mar 02, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for January 2021
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.
Feb 25, 2021 | IPC commends President Biden for ordering a review of industrial supply chains critical to U.S. economic growth, innovation, and security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 30, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for December 2020
Jan 30, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for December 2020