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Jun 09, 2025 | Technical Program Committee encourages early indication of interest
Jun 02, 2025 | IPC releases EMS industry results for April 2025
Jun 02, 2025 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2025
May 26, 2025 | IPC releases May 2025 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Manufacturing
Supply Chain report
May 19, 2025 | The 2025 Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), held May 6-8 at Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis., provided 2,994 attendees the opportunity to meet, network and learn from the industry leading innovators and suppliers. Two hundred and eighteen (218) exhibitors -- marking the largest number of exhibiting companies in the event's history -- showcased their products and services spanning an expanded 51,500 net square feet of show floor space.
May 12, 2025 | IPC, the global electronics association, announces the promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to chief global officer. This newly created position reflects the association's forward-looking strategy and industry needs to strengthen the electronics supply chain.
May 12, 2025 | Electronics suppliers supporting the rapidly growing e-mobility sector are facing a dramatic escalation in environmental and social governance (ESG) compliance expectations. A new white paper from IPC's e-Mobility Quality and Reliability Advisory Group provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving regulatory landscape and outlines the data infrastructure needed to stay ahead.
Apr 29, 2025 | IPC announces the release of IPC-8981, Quality and Reliability of E-Textile Wearables. This first-of-its-kind standard sets baselines for testing and classifying e-textile wearables, addressing key challenges in product reliability, performance, and quality assurance. IPC-8981 introduces a common framework for evaluating wearables that integrate electronics directly into textile materials--applications that span healthcare, defense, fitness, and consumer technology.
Apr 29, 2025 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2025
Apr 29, 2025 | IPC releases EMS industry results for March 2025
Apr 29, 2025 | IPC, the global electronics association, announces the strategic appointment of Joe Schneider as vice president of U.S./Canada. This newly created executive position underscores the association's commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to this region's innovation and economic growth.
Apr 29, 2025 | IPC announces the release of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX), Version 2.0, the global standard for plug-and-play, machine-to-machine, and machine-to-system communication for digital manufacturing.
Apr 21, 2025 | IPC, in collaboration with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), has organized the first-ever World Wire Harness Competitions and Championship. Regional country competitions will take place between March and December 2025 and final championship will be held at IPC's Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event scheduled January 29–30, 2026, in Bangalore, India. The global initiative promotes industry's best practices and strengthens the skilled workforce behind cable and wire harness assembly.
Apr 21, 2025 | IPC, the global electronics association, announces the strategic appointment of Carrie Sessine as vice president of global communications. This newly created executive position underscores the association's commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to global innovation and economic growth.
Apr 14, 2025 | IPC shared the following statement today on tariff exclusions and their implications on the global electronics industry. This statement can be attributed to Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO:
Apr 08, 2025 | The electronics industry is driven by innovators and problem-solvers, and IPC APEX EXPO 2025 provided endless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and shape the future. From hot topics such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, advanced packaging and EV electronics covered in keynotes, conference sessions and standards meeting to the latest innovations in capital equipment on the show floor, this year's event provided ample knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, for 3,541 attendees from 39 countries.
Apr 03, 2025 | IPC, a global electronics association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of more than 3,200 members, shared the following statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry. It can be attributed to Richard Cappetto, IPC senior director of North American government affairs:
Apr 03, 2025 | IPC releases March 2025 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report
Apr 03, 2025 | The IPC Excellence in Education award was presented to Zenaida ("Zenny") Valianu, IPC, at IPC APEX EXPO 2025, recognizing her significant contributions to workforce development and leadership.
Apr 03, 2025 | IPC releases EMS industry results for February 2025
Apr 03, 2025 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2025
Apr 02, 2025 | IPC Urges White House to Take Decisive Action to Strengthen U.S. PCB Manufacturing
Mar 24, 2025 | The Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award was presented to Hiroyuki Watanabe, NEC Corporation, an IPC Board Member and long-time volunteer, at IPC APEX EXPO 2025 in Anaheim, Calif. The award is given to members who have fostered a collaborative spirit, made significant contributions to standards development, and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to global standardization efforts.
Mar 24, 2025 | In recognition of their leadership and significant contributions of time and talent to IPC and the electronics industry, four IPC volunteers were presented with the IPC President's Award at IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim, Calif., on March 18, 2025. Recipients were Xaver Feiner, Zollner Elektronik AG; Thomas Marktscheffel, ASMTPT GmbH; Barry Matties, IPC Publishing Group/I-Connect007; and Cathy Hanlin, Precision Manufacturing Company Inc.
Mar 24, 2025 | IPC presented its highest corporate honors to two IPC member companies, Shennan Circuits Company (SCC) and Foxconn, during the IPC Annual Meeting/Awards Ceremony at IPC APEX EXPO 2025. The Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to SCC, and the Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Foxconn.
Mar 24, 2025 | In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics manufacturing industry, Peter Bigelow, president of FTG Circuits Haverhill, was inducted into the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame at IPC APEX EXPO 2025. IPC's most prestigious honor, the Hall of Fame Award is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service to and advancement of IPC and the electronics industry.
Mar 24, 2025 | IPC launches Evolve to meet industry needs for greater collaboration,
timely resources, and reliable information
Mar 10, 2025 | IPC shared the following statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry. This statement can be attributed to Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO:
Mar 10, 2025 | Matt Kelly and David Bergman transition into new roles
Mar 03, 2025 | Student scholarship also awarded by IPC Education Foundation
Mar 03, 2025 | IPC/WHMA and Baird Center announce that for the second consecutive year, Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) has been recognized as a top 100 fastest growing show in the United States for net square footage and number of exhibiting companies by Trade Show Executive.
Mar 03, 2025 | As revealed this week by an annual survey conducted by in4ma and sponsored by IPC, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry in Europe experienced negative 14 percent growth in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production in 2024.
Mar 03, 2025 | Trade Show Executive, the foremost magazine for the trade show industry, recognized IPC APEX EXPO 2024 as one of the top 100 fastest-growing trade shows in the United States for the number of exhibiting companies and net square footage.
Feb 24, 2025 | IPC, the global electronics association, announces the promotion of Gaurab Majumdar to vice president of Southeast Asia and India. This change underscores IPC's continued dedication and recent increase in resources and investment to drive growth and innovation in one of Asia's most dynamic and strategically vital hubs for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
Feb 24, 2025 | Registration is now open for the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), to be held at Baird Center May 6-8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wis.
Feb 24, 2025 | IPC releases February 2025 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report
Feb 24, 2025 | IPC releases PCB industry results for January 2025
Feb 24, 2025 | North American EMS Industry Down 2.4 Percent in January
Feb 17, 2025 | IPC, an electronics industry association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of more than 3,000 members worldwide, shared the following statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry. It can be attributed to Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC President and CEO:
Feb 08, 2025 | A new white paper, "Unlocking AI for Automated Optical Inspection" released today by IPC's Chief Technologist Council, focuses on AI's role in AOI processes for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). According to data within the white paper, recent advancements in technology, particularly in Cloud AI, IoT and Smart Manufacturing, have provided opportunities to further enhance AOI performance. AI solutions leveraging deep learning and edge computing technologies have shown significant improvements in AOI accuracy and efficiency.
Feb 08, 2025 | The first Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) in Vienna, organized by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung e. V. (FED) and IPC, brought together experts and industry representatives from 20 countries and four continents. The aim of PEDC was to create a new European platform for the exchange of information on current developments and trends in electronics design.
Feb 03, 2025 | IPC releases EMS industry results for December 2024
Feb 03, 2025 | IPC releases January 2025 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report
Feb 03, 2025 | IPC releases PCB industry results for December 2024
Jan 13, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, a printed circuit board (PCB) industry veteran who has been working as the managing editor for PCB007 magazine this past year, has been named executive director of the I-Connect007 group of publications, which was purchased by IPC in 2022. She succeeds Barry Matties, publisher and original founder of the I-Connect007 publications, who will continue on in an advisor capacity.
Jan 06, 2025 | IPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ranee Ramya, Ph.D., as country manager for Malaysia. This strategic step reflects IPC's commitment to fostering growth and innovation in one of Asia's most dynamic electronics and semiconductor hubs.
Jan 06, 2025 | IPC releases December 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report
Jan 06, 2025 | IPC releases EMS industry results for November 2024
Jan 06, 2025 | North American PCB Industry Sales Up 4.7 Percent in November
Dec 26, 2024 | IPC/WHMA is excited to announce the launch of its new online instructor-led training course, "Introduction to Wire Harness Design I," available now through the IPC EDGE Learning Management System. This two-week course provides advanced training in wire harness design, an essential skill in today's competitive wire harness assembly industry.