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New U.S. Tariffs on Mexican Imports Would Harm U.S. Electronics Companies and Their Customers
Jun 09, 2019 | IPC, the global trade association for the electronics industry, supports the Trump administration’s efforts to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMA) but believes the imposition of new tariffs on Mexican imports to address immigration issues at the U.S.-Mexico border will harm U.S. electronics companies and their customers.
New U.S. Tariffs on Mexican Imports Would Harm U.S. Electronics Companies and Their Customers
Jun 02, 2019 | IPC, the global trade association for the electronics industry, supports the Trump administration’s efforts to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMA) but believes the imposition of new tariffs on Mexican imports to address immigration issues at the U.S.-Mexico border will harm U.S. electronics companies and their customers.
North American PCB Sales and Orders Continue to Outpace 2018 IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2019
Jun 02, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the April 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Year-over-year growth in April was positive for sales and orders, and the book-to-bill ratio strengthened to 1.02.
MarVac Assemblies Earns IPC Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML)
Jun 02, 2019 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) Class 2, to MarVac Assemblies, a value-added division of Marsh Electronics, Inc., located in Milwaukee, Wis. Following an initial audit by IPC, MarVac Assemblies becomes one of the IPC trusted sources and suppliers meeting the stringent requirements of the Qualified Manufacturing Listing (QML) based on one of IPC's foremost standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
Tempo Automation Earns IPC Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML)
May 27, 2019 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 Qualified Manufacturers Listings (QML) Class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 Space QML, to Tempo Automation for its location in San Francisco, Calif.
Electronics Industry Endorses US-Mexico-Canada Pact; Leaders Call on U.S. Government to Promote Pro-Manufacturing Policies
May 27, 2019 | Top executives from electronics companies across the United States are in Washington, D.C., this week to endorse the proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and call on the Trump Administration and Congress to support policies that will drive advanced manufacturing.
IPC Welcomes New Senior Director of Sales
May 15, 2019 | IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the addition of Michael Stone as senior director of sales to its staff at IPC headquarters in Bannockburn (Chicago), Ill.As IPC’s senior director of sales, Stone is responsible for managing IPC’s sales efforts and growth goals. Essential functions of his role include planning, reporting, sales process optimization, sales training, sales program implementation, and recruiting and selection of IPC’s sales team talent.
IPC and ITI to Host Conference on Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements
May 05, 2019 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) will host a conference series on “Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements” in Boston, the Chicago area and San Jose on June 3, 5, and 7, respectively. The series will feature well-known United Kingdom (UK) regulators Carl Magness, product safety enforcement team leader, and Paul Tennant, product safety enforcement manager, both within the UK Office of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and Giuseppina Luvara, a policy officer within the European Commission’s Directorate General of Environment.
North American PCB Sales Growth Stays Strong, Order Growth Slows
Apr 30, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the March 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Year-over-year growth in March was strong for sales but slipped into negative territory for orders, while the book-to-bill ratio retreated to parity at 1.00.
IPC-4101 Now Includes Validation Services Qualified Products List Requirements for Materials Specification Sheets
Apr 24, 2019 | The IPC Technical Activities Executive Committee (TAEC) and the IPC Board of Directors approved by vote, the introduction of a Qualified Products List (QPL) requirement within IPC-4101, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards. The intent of the new requirement is to enhance supply chain verification of materials specification sheets, minimize nonverified submissions of specification sheets and give support to the committee evaluations of the new materials specification sheets.
IPC Assembly Quality Benchmark Survey Open to Participants Worldwide
Apr 24, 2019 | The 2019 Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly, one of IPC’s most popular annual studies, is currently underway. The survey is online and available in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The deadline for participation is May 17.
IPC Releases IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) Industry standard allows for quick and easy implementation of Industry 4.0 applications
Apr 23, 2019 | IPC announces the release of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX). The electronics industry now has an industry standard available to all companies in the industry, regardless of size or location which can be used to quickly and easily implement “Industry 4.0” and “smart factory” applications to their manufacturing operations.
IPC Launches New Certified Standards Expert Certification for Six IPC Standards
Apr 23, 2019 | Responding to industry demand and member feedback, IPC created a new certification for company subject matter experts on IPC Standards. Companies need staff that understand IPC Standards at a deep level. The Certified Standards Expert (CSE) will possess a high level of expertise and serve as an in-house expert on IPC Standards. A CSE is not required to train, unlike a Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) who is required to train to maintain their certification.
IPC Pulse Survey Shows Positive Industry Outlook Continues but Varies by Region
Apr 15, 2019 | First-quarter 2019 results from IPC’s Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service shows an electronics industry that is still riding the crest of the current growth cycle, despite cooling enthusiasm in some regions and industry segments.
IPC Welcomes New Director of EHS Policy and Research
Apr 14, 2019 | IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the addition of Kelly Scanlon, DrPH, CIH, as director of environment, health & safety (EHS) policy and research to its staff at IPC’s offices in Washington, D.C.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for Electronics Materials Forum Presentations sought on emerging technologies
Apr 14, 2019 | IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit presentation topics and descriptions for IPC Electronics Materials Forum, a new technical conference focusing on developments in materials and processes associated with electronics assembly and manufacturing. The conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., November 5-7, 2019.
North American PCB Business Growth Continues, January Results Revised IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2019
Mar 31, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the February 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales and orders both experienced solid year-over-year growth in February and the book-to-bill ratio strengthened to 1.06. Based on revised data from the industry, January business results made a much stronger showing than originally reported.
IPC’s Annual High Reliability Forum Adds Microvia Summit to Conference Lineup Event to discuss solutions to microvia challenges and reliability concerns for Class 3 electronics
Mar 25, 2019 | IPC’s High Reliability Forum and Microvia Summit, a three-day technical conference to be held in Hanover, Md., May 14-16, will focus on electronics for mil-aero, automotive, and long-life applications.
IPC Releases Report Projecting Employment Growth in European Electronics Sector; Launches Ambitious New Workforce Initiative
Mar 21, 2019 | Employment in the European electronics sector is expected to grow according to a new study by Oxford Economics released today by IPC—Association Connecting Electronics Industries®. Such a trend would exacerbate issues created by an existing shortage of skilled workers according to our members.
Meet Your Performance Cleaning Requirements with KYZEN at the SMTA Intermountain Expo
Mar 18, 2019 | KYZEN will exhibit at the SMTA Intermountain (Boise) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Boise State University in Boise, ID. KYZEN representatives will discuss the new AQUANOX A4727 Next Generation Aqueous Assembly Cleaner.
IPC Offers Tech Ed Course on Utilizing J-STD-001 and IPC-A-620 Together Course to be taught in locations in U.S and Europe
Mar 18, 2019 | IPC’s popular standards, J-STD-001, recognized globally for its criteria on soldering processes and materials, and IPC-A-610, the most widely used electronics assembly acceptance document, complement each other when used together. IPC offers a new technical education course, Process and Acceptability Requirements: Utilizing J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Together, to provide instruction on how best to use these documents jointly.
IPC to Host Workshops on U.S. Export Controls Training to help manufacturers comply with U.S. export control rules
Mar 13, 2019 | U.S. export control rules have changed significantly in the last decade, and more change is expected over the next few years as policymakers tackle the treatment of emerging and foundational technologies and respond to geopolitical developments.
IPC Issues Electronics Industry Warning on Printed Board Microvia Reliability for High Performance Products
Mar 10, 2019 | The proliferation of tighter microvia densities and signal integrity requirements in printed boards within the electronics industry has revealed reliability concerns with microvia structures in high performance products. A number of IPC OEM member companies have approached IPC with examples of microvia failures in high-profile hardware that were not observed until after bare printed board fabrication, inspection and acceptance, including:
2019 Annual Wire Harness Conference – WHMA Connects You to Resources That Make You an Industry Leader
Mar 05, 2019 | Lead, Educate and Connect - these three words gives the perfect insight into this year’s Wire Harness Conference. Starting with a record high of 50 attendees joining the “First Timers Session” that was led by representatives of WHMA’s Board of Directors; this meeting was to educate the participants on the association and conference, discuss industry topics, and introduce and connect the First Timers with other members throughout the conference.
IPC Education Foundation Launches Scholarships for Students and Educators Two Scholarship Programs Now Available
Mar 05, 2019 | The IPC Education Foundation was formally launched during IPC APEX EXPO 2019. As part of that launch, the Foundation committed to starting scholarship programs to raise awareness and reward educators and students that have interest in the electronics industry and the engineering disciplines. On March 4, 2019, the first two of these scholarship programs were opened to eligible participants.
Global Statistical Programs for IPC Members Now Open for 2019 Global Programs Available for EMS, Assembly Equipment and Solder
Mar 03, 2019 | IPC’s statistical programs for the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), assembly equipment and solder industries are now open to new participants for 2019. The deadline for IPC members to sign up is April 1. Participating companies receive quarterly market data at no cost. Participation is free to IPC-member companies as a benefit of membership.
North American PCB Business Down While Book-to-Bill Ratio Strengthens IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for January 2019
Mar 03, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the January 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales and orders both dropped sharply in January, but the book-to-bill ratio strengthened to 1.06.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC E-TEXTILES Europe 2019
Mar 03, 2019 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites innovators, technologists, materials suppliers, electrical engineers and academicians to submit technical conference abstracts and educational course proposals for IPC E-TEXTILES Europe 2019 to be held on November 12, 2019 in Munich, Germany.
IPC Education Foundation Facilitates Partnerships Between Industry Leaders and Educational Institutions Industry Leaders Sponsor IPC Student Chapters
Mar 03, 2019 | During IPC APEX EXPO 2019, the IPC Education Foundation launched six IPC student chapters at: Auburn, North Carolina State, Sacramento State, Central Carolina Community College, Gwinnett Technical College, and Michigan Technical University. The student chapters at North Carolina State, Central Carolina Community College and Michigan Technical University provide examples of how industry can partner with education institutions to prepare engineering students with knowledge specific to the electronics industry.
Electronics Industry Joins Call for Passage of USMCA Statement from IPC President and CEO John Mitchell
Feb 26, 2019 | Representing the views of more than 2,500 U.S. companies engaged in the global electronics industry, and their nearly 1 million workers, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries, is joining the new USMCA Coalition. which is being launched today in Washington by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
IPC Launches Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares Initiative Initiative to celebrate electronics industry’s volunteer efforts
Feb 25, 2019 | With a mission to show the world the altruistic works of companies in the electronics industry, IPC announces the launch of the Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares initiative. A global effort being scheduled during IPC Founders Week, June 9-15, Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares will shine a spotlight on the charitable efforts of the electronics industry and will recognize the activities of each participating member company through IPC’s social media platforms.
IPC Launches Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares Initiative Initiative to celebrate electronics industry’s volunteer efforts
Feb 23, 2019 | With a mission to show the world the altruistic works of companies in the electronics industry, IPC announces the launch of the Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares initiative. A global effort being scheduled during IPC Founders Week, June 9-15, Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares will shine a spotlight on the charitable efforts of the electronics industry and will recognize the activities of each participating member company through IPC’s social media platforms.
IPC’s PCB Technology Trends Study Details How PCB Manufacturers Meet Current and Future Technology Demands
Feb 19, 2019 | PCB Technology Trends 2018, a new global study published by IPC 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 2023 that will affect the whole industry.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2020
Feb 18, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2020 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place February 2, 3 and 6, 2020 and the technical conference will take place February 4–6, 2020.
IPC Validation Services Introduces New Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) Program
Feb 18, 2019 | IPC Validation Services has introduced a new Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) program, the IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements QML, to address gaps in current electronics industry trusted supplier accreditation programs. This program provides the electronics industry with a competitive network of “trusted suppliers” to ensure a high level of integrity in the entire PCB assembly supply chain.
IPC APEX EXPO 2019 – Where Technology’s Future Came Together
Feb 12, 2019 | From revolutionary advancements to expert insights, IPC APEX EXPO 2019 provided education, Buzz sessions, professional development courses and connections fostered in the technical conference, enabling 5,292 attendees from 56 countries prepare for the future. The 440 exhibitors welcomed a busy three days of business development and qualified sales leads on 150,400 net square feet of show floor space. IPC APEX EXPO attracted 9,796 total visitors including attendees and exhibitor personnel.
Volunteers Honored for Contributions to IPC and the Electronics Industry
Feb 11, 2019 | IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on January 28 and January 30 at IPC APEX EXPO 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise through IPC committee service.
Three Long-Time IPC Volunteers Receive IPC President’s Award Bhawnesh Mathur, Udo Welzel and Mark Wolfe honored for their on-going leadership in IPC and electronics industry
Feb 09, 2019 | In recognition of their significant contributions of time, talent and ongoing leadership in IPC and the electronics industry, long-time IPC volunteers, Bhawnesh Mathur; Mark Wolfe, John Deere Electronic Solutions; and Udo Welzel, Robert Bosch GmbH, were presented with an IPC President’s Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2019.
IPC Crowns New Hand Soldering World Champion
Feb 06, 2019 | IPC’s hand soldering competition returned to the United States with the first-ever IPC Hand Soldering World Championship and Rework Competition, held at IPC APEX EXPO 2019 in San Diego, California. Contestants representing Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand participated in the event.
IPC Launches Education Foundation to Strengthen Next Generation of Workers
Feb 04, 2019 | During its annual STEM Outreach program event at IPC APEX EXPO, IPC introduced the new IPC Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that will help students and the emerging workforce acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the electronics industry. The IPC Education Foundation focuses on strengthening and shaping the next generation of workers by preparing the talent pipeline, engaging the emerging workforce, improving the perception of the industry, and offering scholarships to deserving students.
IPC Elects New Members to IPC Board
Jan 31, 2019 | The Nominating and Governance Committee of the IPC Board of Directors presented five candidates for election at the IPC Annual Meeting on January 29, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center. The five candidates were elected as Board members and will serve a four-year term.
IPC’s Highest Honor, the Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award, Presented to Leo Lambert, Long-time IPC Volunteer
Jan 30, 2019 | In recognition and acknowledgement of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Leo Lambert, EPTAC Corporation, was presented with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award at IPC APEX EXPO on Tuesday, January 29 at the San Diego Convention Center. 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.
North American PCB Sales Growth Ends 2018 Up 8.7 Percent IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for December 2018
Jan 30, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the December 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales growth bounced back in December and remained solid for the year. The book-to-bill ratio also strengthened in December and stands at 1.05.
Total North American PCB shipments in December 2018 were up 7.7 percent compared to the same month last year. Shipment growth ended the year at 8.7 percent. Compared to the preceding month, December shipments increased 17.1 percent.
IPC’s Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee Vote Finalizes the Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) Standard
Jan 22, 2019 | IPC announces unanimous ballot approval of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) by the 2-17 Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee. The electronics industry now has an industry standard it can use to quickly and easily implement Industry 4.0 in its manufacturing operations. IPC plans to release this free and open standard to industry in the weeks ahead.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC E-TEXTILES 2019
Jan 17, 2019 | IPC invites innovators, technologists, materials suppliers, electrical engineers and academicians to submit technical conference abstracts and educational course proposals for IPC E-TEXTILES 2019 to be held on Wednesday, September 11 in Philadelphia, Pa.
IPC EMS and PCB Statistical Programs for Members Now Open for 2019
Jan 14, 2019 | IPC’s statistical programs for the printed circuit board (PCB) and contract electronics manufacturing (EMS) industries in North America are now open to new participants for 2019. The deadline for IPC members to sign up is February 1. Participation is free to IPC-member companies as a benefit of membership.
IPC Welcomes New Technical Education Program Manager
Jan 14, 2019 | IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the addition of Brook Sandy-Smith as technical education program manager, to its staff at IPC headquarters in Bannockburn (Chicago), Ill.
Five IPC APEX EXPO Exhibiting Companies Earn 2019 Innovation Awards Winners push boundaries of technology with innovative product submissions
Jan 12, 2019 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the winners of the IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Innovation Awards, a celebration of the innovators and forward thinkers who are changing the technological landscape of the electronics industry.
IPC and WHMA Sign Affiliation Agreement WHMA members to receive all IPC-member benefits
Jan 11, 2019 | Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), a trade association representing the cable assembly and wire harness manufacturing industry supply chain, and IPC entered into an affiliation agreement. WHMA’s Board of Directors and membership determined that WHMA’s mission would more effectively be served by an affiliation with IPC which serves the global electronics industry supply chain, including the wire and cable industry vertical.
Executives to Address Pressing Manufacturing Challenges at EMS Executive Management Meetings at IPC APEX EXPO 2019
Jan 03, 2019 | To survive and thrive in today’s marketplace, a company needs to be as flexible as it is quick. And to excel, companies must be able to overcome both existing and new market challenges. Covering today’s current marketplace challenges and the strategies to mitigate those challenges, senior-level decision makers from international EMS companies will discuss strategies and initiatives for achieving and sustaining business success at the EMS Executive Management Meeting on January 28 at IPC APEX EXPO 2019.
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