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

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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

Electronics Industry Seeks Clarity from U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo on PCB Sector Funding

Jul 31, 2023 | Dedicated funds would help ensure success of the CHIPS Act and Biden's "Presidential Determination" on PCBs

North American EMS Industry Up 0.9 Percent in June

Jul 31, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for June 2023

Winners of IPC Masters Competition China 2023 Announced

Jul 19, 2023 | IPC China Skills Competition has been upgraded to IPC Masters Competition China 2023. The competition was co-organized with Pudong New Area Association for Quality and Technology Shanghai and held July 11-13 in Shanghai.

DART Mission Leader Ed Reynolds to Keynote IPC High Reliability Forum

Jul 19, 2023 | Ed Reynolds, space exploration sector program manager at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), will present his keynote address, "The DART Mission: Earth Strikes Back," at IPC's High Reliability Forum on October 17 in Linthicum (Baltimore), Md.

IPC Chief Technologist Council Publishes Sustainability White Paper on Electronic Design and Manufacturing

Jul 03, 2023 | Environmental sustainability requirements for electronics manufacturers are proliferating worldwide

Will U.S. Economy Slip into Recession Second Half of 2023?

Jul 03, 2023 | IPC Issues June Economic Outlook Report

Cost Pressures Continue to Recede for Electronics Manufacturers

Jul 03, 2023 | Cost Pressures Continue to Recede for Electronics Manufacturers

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.7 Percent in May

Jun 26, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2023

North American EMS Industry Up 7.1 Percent in May

Jun 26, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2023

IPC President and CEO Dr. John W. Mitchell Releases New Book, "Fire Your Hiring Habits"

Jun 26, 2023 | Content provides an in-depth look at the shift in today's hiring practices

IPC Launches Three Cutting-Edge Online Instructor-led Courses to Empower Electronics Industry Professionals

Jun 19, 2023 | IPC announces the launch of three new online courses designed to equip professionals with valuable knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving electronics sector. Available on IPC's online education platform, IPC EDGE, these new courses will provide industry experts and enthusiasts with opportunities for growth and development.

IPC to Host 2nd Annual Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) Event

Jun 13, 2023 | Electronics manufacturers to gather in Chennai August 1 and Pune, India, August 3

IPC and TEEMA Sign MoU to Support the Electronics Manufacturing Industry's Digital Transformation

Jun 07, 2023 | On May 17, 2023, IPC and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in Milwaukee, Wis., USA. The MoU aims to promote the adoption and use of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, the plug-and-play industry standard for factory communication which sets the baseline for companies to achieve Industry 4.0.

Electronics Industry Leaders Call on Congress to Support $100M in PCB Sector Funding

Jun 07, 2023 | Funds would help ensure success of the CHIPS Act and Biden's "Presidential Determination" on PCBs

Global Economy Continues to Cool; Is Recession Imminent?

Jun 07, 2023 | IPC Issues May Economic Outlook Report

Electronics Manufacturers Reporting Cautious Optimism, Especially for Second Half of 2023

Jun 07, 2023 | IPC Releases May Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 12.1 Percent in April

May 30, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for April 2023

North American EMS Industry Up 14.3 Percent in April

May 30, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for April 2023

EWPTE, the Cable and Wire Harness Industry's Exclusive Trade Show Draws More than 3,000 Attendees

May 30, 2023 | This year, the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry came "wired" to the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), May 16-18, and left inspired with access to new technologies, solutions to challenging issues through training and education and a network of leading-edge companies, industry leaders and subject matter experts. Produced by the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), IPC and the Wisconsin Center, the event drew in a total of 3,049 attendees, an 18 percent increase over 2022.

Winners of IPC Hand Soldering Competition at Focus on PCB Announced

May 30, 2023 | For the first time, IPC hosted a regional hand soldering competition in Vincenza, Italy, at Focus on PCB May 17-18. Welcoming 28 competitors representing 20 Italian companies, contestants competed to build an assembly in accordance with IPC-A-610, Class 3 criteria and were judged on the functionality of the assembly, compliance with the assembly process, and overall product quality. IPC Master Instructors (MIT) from IPC training center GestLabs judged contestants, allowing a maximum of one hour to complete the process.

KO-M Tech Co., Ltd. First Korean Company to Earn IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing

May 22, 2023 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to KO-M Tech Co., Ltd. a professional electronics manufacturing company located in the Republic of Korea.

Electronics Industry Welcomes Reintroduction of Bipartisan Proposal to Boost U.S. Printed Circuit Board Sector

May 15, 2023 | Legislation complements Biden's "Presidential Determination" on PCBs

IPC and ITI to Host 2023 Virtual Conference on Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements

May 15, 2023 | IPC and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) will host a virtual conference, "Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements" on June 6 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.

IPC and IMAPS to Host On-Shoring Advanced Packaging and Assembly Workshop

May 15, 2023 | IPC and the International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society (IMAPS) will host an "On-Shoring Advanced Packaging and Assembly," workshop July 10-12, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Cost Pressures Receding as Industry Expects Some Sector Growth in 2023

May 03, 2023 | IPC Releases April Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

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