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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
IPC Applauds U.S. Defense Department for Establishing New Defense Electronics Consortium
Jan 27, 2021 | IPC is applauding the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for establishing a new Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC).
IPC Welcomes President Biden's "Buy American" Executive Order
Jan 27, 2021 | IPC welcomes the "Buy American" Executive Order signed today by U.S. President Joe Biden. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated starkly the importance of building robust domestic manufacturing capabilities that the United States lacks today.
Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) 2021 Postponed to May 10-12, 2022
Jan 27, 2021 | The 2021 Electrical Wire Processing Expo (EWPTE) originally scheduled at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wis. for May 11-13, 2021 has been postponed to May 10-12, 2022. As show managersof the 2021 EWPTE,WHMA/IPC and Wisconsin Center Districtstaff met with the newly formed EWPTE exhibitor advisory board. The advisory board comprised of representatives from the following companies: Amphenol CTI, Anixter, Artos, Brady Corporation, Cesar-Scott, DIT-MCO,Dynalab Test Systems, HellermannTyton, IEWC, Komax, Molex, Schleuniger Inc.,Southwire Company, TE Connectivity and Telsonic unanimously made the critical decision to postponethe event due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19.
TTM Technologies, Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler RequirementsQualified Manufacturers Listing (QML)
Jan 21, 2021 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to TTM Technologies, Inc.'s facilities in Sterling, Va. and Stafford Springs, Conn. Following initial audits by IPC, the Sterling, Va. facility passed stringent fabricator requirements, while the Stafford Springs, Conn. facility passed designer and assembler requirements, earning both facilities a spot-on IPC's global network of rigorously vetted, trusted sources.
Futurist, Writer and Manufacturing Tech Expert Travis Hessman to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2021
Jan 21, 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 2021 will feature IndustryWeek Editor-in-Chief Travis Hessman. During his keynote on March 10, Hessman will present, "The Great Digital Transformation."
John Deere Electronic Solutions Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing Recertification
Jan 06, 2021 | IPC's Validation Services Program announces that John Deere Electronic Solutions, a manufacturer of custom, integrated electronics components based in Fargo, N.D., has become the first OEM company to be recertified a second time to the IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML).John Deere Electronic Solutions, achieved the QML certification six years ago and this year successfully demonstrated the Class 3 level work required for recertification on two of IPC's foremost standards: IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
IPC Promotes Sanjay Huprikar to President of Europe and South Asia Operations
Jan 06, 2021 | Effective January 1, 2021, IPC has promoted Sanjay Huprikar to president of Europe and South Asia Operations
IPC Praises U.S. Government Actions to Bolster Security and Resiliency of Defense Electronics Supply Chain
Jan 04, 2021 | The following is a statement by Chris Mitchell, vice president of global government relations at IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, on recent actions by the U.S. Government to bolster the security and resiliency of the U.S. defense electronics supply chain.
North American PCB Industry Sales up 1 Percent in November
Dec 29, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for November 2020
U.S. Congress Approves Funds for R&D on Lead-Free Electronics in Aerospace, Defense and High-Performance Applications
Dec 22, 2020 | The U.S. Congress on Monday approved $10 million for research into the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications.
IPC Applauds U.S. House Approval of Defense Policy Act With Pro-Electronics Provisions
Dec 10, 2020 | The following is a statement by John Mitchell, President and CEO of IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, on today's vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the final version of the Fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Goes Virtual
Dec 08, 2020 | Digital event delivers new opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate
WHMA 28th Annual Wire Harness Conference Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Dec 02, 2020 | For nearly three decades, Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) staff and Board members looked forward to connecting with attendees, exhibitors and speakers at its annual wire harness conference,but given escalating concerns with COVID-19 infection rates, event organizers have cancelled the 2021 WHMA 28th Annual Wire Harness Conference.
IPC Releases IPC-2581 Revision C, Generic Requirements for Printed Board Assembly Products Manufacturing Description Data and Transfer Methodology
Dec 01, 2020 | Heralds Design-through-Manufacturing 4.0
WHMA/IPC Issues Call for Participation for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2021
Nov 24, 2020 | Deadline for abstracts and proposals: January 5, 2021
North American PCB Industry Sales up3 Percent in October
Nov 23, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2020
IMI, Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturer's Listing
Nov 19, 2020 | IMI, Inc. has successfully completed an intensive audit to IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements and has earned a Qualified Manufacturer's Listing (QML) under IPC's Validation Services program.
IMI, Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturer's Listing
Nov 13, 2020 | IMI, Inc. has successfully completed an intensive audit to IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements and has earned a Qualified Manufacturer's Listing (QML) under IPC's Validation Services program.
North American PCB Industry Sales up7 Percent in September
Oct 31, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for September 2020
IPC E-Textiles Europe 2020 | Virtual Summit Highlights E-Textiles Labs in Four Countries in Two Days
Oct 16, 2020 | Event to feature e-textiles laboratory demos and keynote from European Commission
IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Dates Changed! Meet us in San Diego March 6-11, 2021!
Oct 10, 2020 | Technically speaking, IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be. The place to learn. The place to collaborate. The place to explore. IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be in March, not in January. Why?
North American PCB Industry Sales Down 2.5 Percent in August
Oct 04, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for August 2020
IPC Releases IPC-6012EM, Medical Applications Addendum to IPC-6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards
Oct 04, 2020 | IPC is known for developing addendums to some of its most widely used standards for specific industry sector use, including military/aerospace, space flight, automotive and telecommunications. Now, IPC has responded to requests from the medical device segment of the electronics industry and has released IPC-6012EM,Medical Applications Addendum to IPC-6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.
IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Dates Changed! Meet us in San Diego March 6-11, 2021!
Oct 03, 2020 | Technically speaking, IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be. The place to learn. The place to collaborate. The place to explore. IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be in March, not in January. Why?
IPC and 40 Groups Urge European Commission President to Postpone Reporting Deadline for SCIP Database
Sep 22, 2020 | IPC today joined with almost 40 other groups in calling on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to postpone the January deadline for a new chemicals database and to study related issues further before it goes forward.
IPC and PSMA Form Powerful Partnership, Sign MoU Focusing on Standards Development, Education and Training
Sep 22, 2020 | IPC and Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging to build a strong complementary relationship between the two entities with a focus on standards development, education and training.
IPC Issues Statement on NDAA Provisions Aimed at Bringing Resiliency and Security to Supply Chains
Sep 17, 2020 | Today, IPC issued a blog post in support of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions that would bolster the resiliency and security of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, including printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), the green-and-gold hardwiring at the core of all electronics systems. These provisions, approved in both the U.S. House and Senate, aim to improve the security of electronics purchased by the Defense Department.
IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Rescheduled for March 6-11
Sep 17, 2020 | In-person event to include virtual exhibition options
IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit Offers Top-notch Education
Sep 06, 2020 | Virtual summit to help turn concepts into real-world applications
North American PCB Industry Sales up 10.1 Percent in July
Aug 28, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2020
WHMA Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members
Aug 19, 2020 | The Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), a nonprofit trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, announced today the appointment of two new members to the board of directors: John Dew, senior vice president of global sales, IEWC, and Dave Matheny, president of ESAM. Both companies are founding members of WHMA and ESAM had an original member on the Board of Directors, Robert Morison.
IPC Launches Monthly Economic Report
Aug 12, 2020 | Economic data from May and June suggest the U.S. economy was on the mend, but the rise of COVID-19 cases in late June and early July altered that outlook, likely causing a halt to business investment as companies wait for a more certain economic environment.
Excel Electronics, Inc. Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing Recertification
Aug 12, 2020 | Under IPC's Validation Services Program, Excel Electronics, Inc. has earned an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) Class 2 recertification. The company continues to be a trusted source and supplier, meeting the stringent requirements of the QML based on two of IPC's foremost standards: IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
IPC Announces Electronics Workforce Training Courses to Help Upskill Employees
Aug 07, 2020 | Two-thirds of electronics industry companies have difficulty finding production workers according to a recent IPC study, IPC Findings on the Skills Gap in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing. To help solve this problem, IPC is launching all-new IPC Electronics Workforce Training courses to help electronics companies and their employees.
Electronics Manufacturing Industry Calls on Congress to Pass New COVID Recovery Bill With Pro-Industrial-Base Provisions
Aug 07, 2020 | IPC is calling on the U.S. Congress to enact a COVID-19 recovery bill and include provisions of importance to everyone who depends on electronics.
IPC and iNEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding, Strengthening Collaboration Focused on the Future of Electronics Manufacturing
Aug 07, 2020 | IPC and International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and share information on developing technology roadmaps, organizing forums, establishing new programs, and identifying additional industry needs and projects for the mutual benefit of the membership of both organizations.
North American PCB Industry Sales up 0.8 Percent in June
Aug 07, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2020
Electronics Manufacturing Industry Applauds Congressional Actions to Bolster Resiliency and Security of U.S. Defense Electronics Supply Chain
Jul 29, 2020 | IPC applauds leaders in the U.S. Senate and House for approving IPC-backed measures that will bolster the resiliency and security of the U.S. defense electronics industrial base.
IPC APEX EXPO Call for Participation Deadline Extended; Virtual Presentation Proposals Being Accepted
Jul 22, 2020 | IPC has extended the deadline for IPC APEX EXPO 2021 technical conference abstracts to Monday, August 31. Due to travel restrictions by some companies and geopolitical areas, IPC is also accepting proposals for virtual presentations. IPC APEX EXPO 2021 technical conference will take place January 26–28 and professional development courses will run January 23–28.
IPC Statement on June's Job Numbers
Jul 04, 2020 | The following statement is attributed to John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, regarding June's unemployment report from the U.S. Department of Labor. Based on the data, IPC estimates the electronics manufacturing industry gained 20,000 jobs.
IPC Announces Paige Fiet as First IPC Board of Directors Student Liaison
Jun 30, 2020 | For the first time, the IPC Board of Directors will include an IPC student member with a full voting board seat, in response to increased student member involvement in IPC and the potential for student members, as the emerging workforce, to influence workforce development. Paige Fiet, president of the IPC Student Chapter at Michigan Technological University, was elected as the first IPC Board of Directors Student Member Liaison. The IPC Education Foundation (IPCEF) developed the nomination/election process with IPC Student Chapter advisors and every IPC Student Chapter member was eligible to vote.
North American PCB Industry Sales up 1.0 Percent in May
Jun 29, 2020 | IPC announced today the May 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.10.
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