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Feb 08, 2015 | Each year, IPC APEX EXPO brings the electronics manufacturing industry together to participate in North America’s largest technical conference and exhibition. One of the most anticipated features at the show is the New Products Corridor. This year’s show will feature 342 new products from 445 companies.
Feb 04, 2015 | On Monday, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2016 Budget of the U.S. Government. Included in the budget is funding to expand the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) as well as a 5.5 percent increase from 2015 of $146 billion for research and development (R&D) initiatives. “IPC applauds the President for his commitment to grow advanced manufacturing and increase federal R&D investment, both of which are a critical part of IPC’s Global Policy Framework for 2015,” said John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO.
Jan 27, 2015 | The world’s leading advocate for the electronics industry today released its Global Policy Framework for 2015, outlining its top public policy priorities to promote a strong manufacturing economy.
Jan 22, 2015 | Hundreds of experts from around the world will discuss electronics manufacturing standards in more than 90 standards development meetings February 22–26, in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego.
Jan 21, 2015 | Do you have a major announcement to share at the show? Schedule a press conference at your booth to share the news.
Jan 16, 2015 | Today, Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA-17) met with executives and employees of IPC-member company, Hunter Technology Corp., in Milpitas, Calif. Hunter Technology provides a full range of electronic design, manufacturing and test services. This visit is part of a nationwide effort to discuss with policymakers legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
Jan 08, 2015 | IPC APEX EXPO 2015 attendees can upgrade their network and connect with peers in one place at one time at the San Diego Convention Center, February 22--26.
Dec 29, 2014 | IPC announced today the November findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Strong year-on-year order growth kept the PCB book-to-bill ratio high, while sales remained slightly below last year.
Dec 15, 2014 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® today commended Congress for passing the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation (RAMI) Act and called on President Barack Obama to sign it into law.
Dec 14, 2014 | Michael Carano, director of new products and business development with OM Group Electronic Chemicals, LLC, has been appointed as the new chairman of the IPC Ambassador Council. Carano, who currently serves on IPC’s Board of Directors, succeeds the late Dieter Bergman.
Dec 11, 2014 | Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unofficially released a final version of the 2011 proposed revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) rule. Unfortunately, the final rule fails to provide adequate regulatory relief for manufacturers wishing to do the right thing by recycling valuable secondary materials.
Dec 04, 2014 | IPC APEX EXPO 2015 will feature Robbie Bach, former president of entertainment & devices at Microsoft, Xbox visionary and civic activist, as the opening keynote presenter on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Bach will present, “The Xbox Story: Lessons in Strategy, Team Management and Entrepreneurship.”
Dec 02, 2014 | IPC announced today the October findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Orders increased sharply, driving up the book-to-bill ratio, while sales remained flat.
Dec 01, 2014 | IPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Sunburst Electronics, an electronics manufacturing services firm in Erie, Pa. The facility successfully completed an intensive audit 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.
Nov 17, 2014 | IPC APEX EXPO 2015 technical conference and professional development sessions, which will take place February 22-26 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Registration is now open at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.
Nov 12, 2014 | IPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded the first IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to IEC Electronics Corporation’s Newark, New York and Albuquerque, New Mexico locations; and Southern California Braiding facility in Bell Gardens, California.
Nov 12, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, IL. The conference intensely focuses on best practices and new innovative technologies for meeting today’s manufacturing challenges and producing reliable hardware. Doug Pauls of Rockwell Collins will chair Session #7 “Conformal Coating Process Control.”
Nov 07, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, IL.
Nov 03, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Oct 29, 2014 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the September findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
Oct 28, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Oct 22, 2014 | Today, Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA-7) met with executives and employees of IPC member-companies, Hunter Technology in Lawrenceville, Ga. and Viscom in Duluth, Ga., as part of a nationwide effort to discuss with policymakers legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry. IPC and its member companies have hosted more than a dozen Members of Congress in 2014 at a variety of locations across the country.
Oct 22, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Oct 16, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, IL.
Oct 13, 2014 | IPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Zentech Manufacturing Inc., an electronics and engineering service firm in Baltimore, Md.
Oct 12, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, IL.
Oct 07, 2014 | The North American printed circuit board (PCB) market saw a moderate decline in 2013, but moderate growth is forecasted through 2017, according to IPC’s 2013-2014 Analysis and Forecast for the PCB Industry in North America.
Oct 06, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Oct 02, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Sep 30, 2014 | IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards at IPC’s Fall Standards Development Committee Meetings yesterday in Rosemont, Ill. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise in the development of electronics manufacturing standards.
Sep 30, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, IL.
Sep 29, 2014 | IPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Hunter Technology Corp., an electronics design and manufacturing services firm based in Milpitas, Calif.
Sep 25, 2014 | The world market for PCBs declined an estimated 2.2 percent in real terms in 2013, although real growth in North America was positive at 0.8 percent, according to IPC's World PCB Production Report for the Year 2013. Developed by a team of the world's leading PCB industry analysts, the annual study is the definitive source of PCB production data, indicating what kinds of PCBs are being made where. World PCB production in 2013 was valued at an estimated $59.4 billion.
Sep 24, 2014 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place November 18-20, 2014 at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Sep 16, 2014 | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2996 the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation (RAMI) Act. Viewed as a critical piece of legislation in America’s renewed effort to preserve and recapture manufacturing jobs, the RAMI Act focuses efforts to spur innovation and capitalize on emerging manufacturing technologies.
Sep 06, 2014 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has begun work on an in-depth study of the region’s labor pool.
Sep 06, 2014 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released the F revisions of two of the industry’s most widely used standards, IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, and IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
Sep 02, 2014 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2014. Sales and orders were weaker in July, but the book-to-bill ratio held steady at parity.
Aug 28, 2014 | Briefing Co-hosted by IPC as Part of Continuing Effort to Connect IPC Members with Policymakers.
Aug 20, 2014 | Briefing Co-hosted by IPC as Part of Continuing Effort to Connect IPC Members with Policymakers.
Aug 18, 2014 | The IPC Solder Products Value Council (SPVC), in cooperation with iNEMI, has written a white paper, Analytical Procedures for Portable Lead-Free Alloy Test Data, that helps users determine which alloy characteristics best match their requirements.
Aug 12, 2014 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces that Teresa Rowe has joined the IPC staff as director of assembly and standards technology.
Aug 04, 2014 | IPC announced today the June findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales growth was flat in June, but orders were up and the book-to-bill ratio returned to parity.
Jul 28, 2014 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released a training video, DVD-172C, “FOD Prevention in Electronics Assembly.
Jul 24, 2014 | IPC Study of Quality Benchmarks for the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Industry for 2014 is now available. The annual study provides data to electronics assembly companies interested in comparing their key 2013 quality metrics to those of other assembly companies by company size, region and type of product.
Jul 24, 2014 | It is with great sadness that IPC announces the passing of Dieter Bergman, IPC staff member for more than 40 years. Decorated with countless awards over his lifetime, Bergman's name will forever be synonymous with IPC and he leaves a legacy of friendships, lasting memories, and what is affectionately treasured by IPC staff and close friends as “Dieter-isms” — such as a 45-minute answer to a 10-second question.
Jul 23, 2014 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA) are extending their alliance to host the event for another four years.
Jul 23, 2014 | IPC and Celestica announce that the IPC Pb-free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council is meeting in Toronto, Canada, July 22–24, to discuss lead-free conversion issues related to the safety, performance, reliability and affordability of electronics in the aerospace, defense, medical and other high-performance markets.
Jul 21, 2014 | Briefing Co-hosted by IPC as Part of Continuing Effort to Connect IPC Members with Policymakers
Jul 09, 2014 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®. Presenting data collected by IPC over the past two years, the report highlights North American electronics industry trends in on-shoring and domestic sourcing and includes new data on the business impact from companies that have actually engaged in some form of on-shoring.