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

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North American EMS Industry Up 2.6 Percent in January

Feb 26, 2024 | IPC releases EMS industry results for January 2024

Honeywell Aerospace Engineer Christina Rutherford to Deliver Keynote at Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)

Feb 19, 2024 | Christina Rutherford, Advanced Materials & Process Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, is set to take center stage at this year's Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) May 14-16 at Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis. as the keynote speaker. Rutherford will address industry professionals and enthusiasts in a keynote titled "Process Controls and their Impact to Supply Chains" on Wednesday, May 15. In her keynote speech, Rutherford will provide a deep dive into the critical role of process controls in shaping and enhancing supply chain dynamics, with a focus on the development and successful implementation of these controls.

IPC and the PCBAA Urge Congress to Fully Fund Printed Circuit Boards or Face Continuing National Security and Economic Risks

Feb 12, 2024 | In a letter signed by 54 microelectronics executives, IPC and Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) are calling on Congress to fully fund the Defense Production Act Purchases Account at the House-passed level of $618 million and $1.08 billion for the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program.

Electronics Manufacturers Anticipate Revenue Growth Increase of 9.5 Percent in 2024

Feb 12, 2024 | IPC releases January 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

North American EMS Industry Up 1.3 Percent in December

Feb 05, 2024 | North American EMS Industry Up 1.3 Percent in December

North American PCB Industry Shipments Down 18.3 Percent in December

Jan 29, 2024 | IPC releases PCB industry results for December 2023

Registration Open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) 2024

Jan 29, 2024 | Registration is now open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) an exclusive, free-of-charge* event for the electrical wire harness, wire, coil winding and cable processing industries, to be held at Baird Center May 14-16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wis.

IPC Launches Exclusive "Foreign Object Debris for Electronics Manufacturing" Course for Members

Jan 29, 2024 | IPC announces the launch of its new course titled "Foreign Object Debris (FOD) for Electronics Manufacturing," exclusively available for IPC members at no cost. Foreign Object Debris is a critical concern in electronics manufacturing that can compromise the functionality and reliability of manufactured products. The implications of FOD extend beyond the manufacturing floor, affecting product reliability, safety, and the manufacturer's bottom line.

IPC APEX EXPO 2024 Offers More Than 100 Technical Sessions in Electronics Manufacturing

Jan 29, 2024 | The industry's premier conference and exhibition for the electronics industry, IPC APEX EXPO 2024, features cutting-edge technical content directly influencing the $2 trillion global electronics manufacturing industry. Attendees will have more than 100 opportunities to update their technical knowledge during sessions at IPC APEX EXPO 2024 from April 6-11, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.

Electronics Industry Welcomes Pentagon's New National Defense Industrial Strategy

Jan 15, 2024 | The following is a statement by Richard Cappetto, Senior Director, North American Government Relations at IPC, the electronics manufacturing association, on the release of the National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) yesterday by the U.S. Department of Defense. A fuller statement is in this IPC Blog.

IPC to Host 3rd Annual Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) Events in South Asia

Jan 15, 2024 | Global electronics industry to gather in Penang, Malaysia on July 24-25 and Bangalore, India on July 29-30, 2024

TTM Technologies, Inc. Earns IPC-1791 QML as a Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler for 13th Site

Jan 08, 2024 | 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 San Diego, Calif. facility. TTM, a global provider of printed circuit boards, has now earned a QML listing for 13 of its North American facilities.

PCB Designers to Vie for Design Champion Title at IPC APEX EXPO 2024

Jan 08, 2024 | Registration now open for virtual preliminary heat

Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in Final Month of 2023

Jan 08, 2024 | Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in Final Month of 2023

"R2-D2 Expert" and Former Principal Concept Technical Director for Walt Disney Imagineering, Paul Bailey, to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2024

Jan 02, 2024 | 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 2024 will feature Paul Bailey, mixed-media artist, technologist and vice president and general manager of AOA West, a design, production and project management company in Burbank, Calif.

North American EMS Industry Shipments Up 0.2 Percent in November

Dec 25, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for November 2023

North American PCB Industry Shipments Down 22.5 Percent in November

Dec 25, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for November 2023

Materials Costs Continue to Improve but Labor Costs Remain a Pain Point for Electronics Manufacturers

Dec 11, 2023 | IPC Releases November Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

WHMA Announces Call for Nominations for Recognition Awards

Dec 04, 2023 | The Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) is accepting nominations for three recognition awards -- Hall of Builders, Hall of Fame and Volunteer Excellence. The Hall of Fame and Volunteer Excellence awards will be presented at WHMA's Annual Global Leadership Summit in February, and the Hall of Builders award will be presented at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in May. Nominations require a candidate's first and last name, company name, award category and reason for nomination.

WHMA's Annual Global Leadership Summit Offers Technical Education Workshop on Strategic Practices for Success

Dec 04, 2023 | Participants will learn how to benefit from lucrative federal programs

Statement of Support from IPC for New Actions to Strengthen America's Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and Secure Key Sectors

Dec 04, 2023 | Statement attributed to Chris Mitchell, IPC Vice President of Global Government Relations

North American EMS Industry down 7.4 Percent in October

Nov 27, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for October 2023

IPC Applauds New U.S. Government Strategy for Advanced Packaging

Nov 27, 2023 | $3 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding to Support Vital Electronics Technology

IPC Attains U.S. Dept. of Labor Approval of its National Apprenticeships Standards, First-Ever in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing Industry

Nov 20, 2023 | Industry group reports five-year growth in electronics workforce programs as it celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Attendees Can Maximize Their Connections Through Networking Functions at IPC APEX EXPO 2024

Nov 20, 2023 | IPC APEX EXPO 2024 attendees can expand their global network and meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers throughout the show floor, in technical conference sessions, professional development courses, standards development meetings, special networking events, and social receptions at the Anaheim Convention Center, April 6–11, 2024. Registration is now open.

Registration Open for the 2024 WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit

Nov 13, 2023 | Registration is now open for the 2024 WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit, the industry's only annual executive networking event for the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers, and customers.

U.S. Economy Approaches Tipping Point, Evidence Indicates Downturn in Europe

Nov 06, 2023 | IPC releases October 2023 Economic Outlook Report

Product Demand Remains Steady This Month, with Costs Continuing to Improve

Nov 06, 2023 | IPC Releases October Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

North American EMS Industry Down 9.8 Percent in September

Oct 30, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for September 2023

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 14 Percent in September

Oct 30, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for September 2023

IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Submit Poster Abstracts for ECWC16 and IPC APEX EXPO 2024

Oct 30, 2023 | IPC invites technical innovators, students engaged in research, academic researchers, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for technical poster presentations for the 16th Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC16) at IPC APEX EXPO 2024. Dedicated poster presentation networking session and poster judging are scheduled for April 9 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Once again, poster presentations will take place on the APEX EXPO show floor, maximizing visibility from an audience of industry peers.

New Microelectronics and Advanced Packaging Roadmap Guides U.S. Electronics Ecosystem

Oct 23, 2023 | IPC, part of MAPT Roadmap Extended Executive Committee provides data on next generation advanced packaging, materials, substrates, and supply chain future needs

IPC Releases IPC-6012F, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards

Oct 23, 2023 | Changes address advances in rigid printed board fabrication processes

IPC's PCB Technology Trends Report Details How PCB Manufacturers Meet Current and Future Technology Demands

Oct 16, 2023 | PCB Technology Trends 2023, IPC's biennial global study, is now available. The survey-based study shows how printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers are meeting today's technology demands and looks at the changes expected by 2028 that will affect the whole industry. Based on data from 60 companies worldwide, the 48-page report presents data on PCB technology and OEMs' PCB requirements as of 2023, as well as OEMs' use of emerging technologies. Predictions from both industry segments indicate what these measurements are expected to be five years into the future.

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 26 Percent in August

Oct 02, 2023 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for August 2023

North American EMS Industry Up 2.9 Percent in August

Oct 02, 2023 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for August 2023

Product Demand Weakens This Month, Though Operations Remain Generally Healthy

Oct 02, 2023 | IPC Releases September Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

IPC Unveils New Training Courses and Subscription Model for the Electronics Workforce

Oct 02, 2023 | IPC continues to collaborate with the electronics manufacturing industry to meet their current and future workforce training needs. This collaboration includes expanding its course offerings to include self-paced courses on soldering, inspection, and manufacturing engineering. With the introduction of eight new training courses in 2023, IPC reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that professionals in electronics manufacturing remain at the forefront of the industry.

Winners of IPC Hand Soldering and Rework Competition at NEPCON Vietnam 2023 Announced

Sep 13, 2023 | In conjunction with NEPCON Vietnam 2023, IPC hosted its popular IPC Hand Soldering and Rework Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam on September 6-8, 2023. This tenth competition got "heated" as 35 contestants from 13 electronics companies in Vietnam vied for top prizes.

Electronics Industry Supply Chains Look Healthy; Inventories Expand

Sep 04, 2023 | IPC Releases August Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 23 Percent in July

Sep 04, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for July 2023

North American EMS Industry Up 3.4 Percent in July

Sep 04, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for July 2023

Green Circuits Inc. Earns IPC J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 Space/Military Addendum Qualified Manufacturers Listings

Aug 29, 2023 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) and IPC J-STD-001 Space/Military Addendum Qualified Manufacturing Listing (QML) to Green Circuits Inc., San Jose, Calif. Green Circuits Inc. is a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner to leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), providing high-quality design, prototyping and full-scale production services for all types of printed circuit boards and complex systems.

IPC Welcomes U.S. House Veteran Rich Cappetto as Senior Director of North American Government Relations

Aug 29, 2023 | Washington, D.C. office boosted by four new hires this year

Michelle Leff Mermelstein Joins IPC as New Senior Director of Media Engagement

Aug 21, 2023 | IPC announces the addition of Michelle Leff Mermelstein, APR, as senior director of media engagement to its staff at IPC's offices in Washington, D.C. In this role, Mermelstein will lead IPC's public relations efforts and communications with media outlets to raise the stature of the electronics industry and its public policy priorities. In addition, Mermelstein will leverage her expertise to design and execute proactive PR strategies that cultivate relationships with national and international media outlets, engage target audiences, and increase awareness of the electronics manufacturing industry and IPC's role in supporting its growth.

Latest Advancements in Safety and Reliability Requirements in Medical, Auto and Aerospace Applications Take Center Stage at IPC's High Reliability Forum

Aug 21, 2023 | The critical reliability of electronic prosthetics in the brain to help restore movement to a paralyzed hand, enhancing the durability of EV automotive infrastructure, testing criteria and challenges of working with lead-free materials, and evaluation of reliability and maintainability for safe airborne structures are just a few of the agenda items offered at IPC's High Reliability Forum October 17-19 in Linthicum (Baltimore), Md.

U.S. Economy Continues to Surpass Growth Expectations; European Outlook is Tepid

Aug 07, 2023 | IPC Issues July Economic Outlook Report

Shipments, Orders and Capacity Utilization Indices Weaken This Month, But Industry Outlook Remains Upbeat

Jul 31, 2023 | IPC Releases July Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

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