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IPC Pulse Survey Shows Positive but Moderating Industry Outlook
Sep 30, 2019 | Third-quarter 2019 results from IPC’s Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service show that the global electronics industry continues to thrive in a positive business environment and still predicts continued growth over the next year. The results are somewhat less optimistic than in earlier quarters this year and there are some sharp contrasts between regions.
North American PCB Industry Returns to Positive Growth
Sep 28, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the August 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales and order growth rebounded in August and the book-to-bill ratio strengthened to 1.02.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition Winner Crowned at What's New in Electronics Live 2019
Sep 27, 2019 | IPC, in conjunction with What’s New in Electronics Live and ART-- Advanced Rework Technology Ltd., conducted the IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, on September 18-19, 2019. Twenty competitors demonstrated their soldering skills with the hope of winning the coveted hand soldering competition crown.
North American PCB Industry Turnaround Shown in New IPC Report
Sep 23, 2019 | IPC’s 2019 Annual Report on the North American PCB Industry, published last week, shows that the PCB industry in North America has turned a corner. For the first time in five years, domestic PCB production grew in 2018. North America’s PCB market also grew last year by nearly eight percent, solidifying the turnaround that began in 2017.
M-EXPO Wire Processing Technology 2019 Exhibit Space Sold Out; Wait List Open
Sep 21, 2019 | Exhibitor booth space at the third annual M-EXPO Wire Processing Technology 2019 in Ciudad Juárez, México, is sold out and wait-list applications are being accepted.
IPC Designs for Excellence in Conjunction with PCB Carolina
Sep 18, 2019 | IPC offers a day-long technical education seminar, Design for Excellence (DFX): DFM (Design for Manufacturing) DFR (Design for Reliability) DFA (Design for Assembly), in conjunction with PCB Carolina November 12, Raleigh, N.C., at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center.
Emerging Technologies Take Center Stage at IPC Electronics Materials Forum
Sep 11, 2019 | The IPC Electronics Materials Forum is a new technical conference focused on developments in materials and processes associated with advanced electronics assembly and manufacturing for board fabrication, assembly and post-assembly protection. The three-day forum, to be held November 5-7 in Bloomington, Minn. will be co-located with a Pb-free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council meeting.
B. Gentry Lee to Keynote 2020 WHMA 27th Annual Wire Harness Conference
Sep 10, 2019 | B. Gentry Lee will present his keynote address, “A Passion for Space Exploration,” at the WHMA 27th Annual Wire Harness Conference, February 19, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. During his keynote presentation, Lee will talk about the highlights of his exploration career and touch on the role of wires and harnesses on the most memorable spacecraft.
IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Submit Poster Abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2020 in San Diego
Sep 10, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites researchers, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for poster presentations at IPC APEX EXPO®, the industry’s premier conference and exhibition for printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. Poster presentations are scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020, and will be displayed throughout the event, offering additional visibility.
IPC Names Shawn DuBravac, Global Tech Trends Expert, as New Chief Economist
Sep 05, 2019 | Today, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced Shawn DuBravac, Ph.D., CFA, will serve as the association’s chief economist. In this role, DuBravac will expand IPC’s research program and provide insights on the biggest issues facing the $2 trillion global electronics industry, including supply chain resiliency/uncertainty, trade wars, skilled workforce shortage, and the expanding role of electronics in the global economy.
IPC E-Textiles Europe 2019 to Bring Technical Education to European E-textiles Community
Sep 03, 2019 | IPC E-Textiles Europe 2019, a two-day technical education conference for innovators, technologists and brands/OEMs, will provide a platform for education and collaboration among a diverse group of professionals interested in producing e-textiles technologies and products. Developed by the e-textiles industry for the e-textiles industry, IPC E-Textiles Europe 2019 will also provide technical insights of interest to myriad market segments, including fashion design, health monitoring, medical, automotive, aerospace and military. The conference will take place in Munich, Germany, November 12-13, 2019.
North American PCB Sales Decline, Following Negative Order Growth
Aug 28, 2019 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the July 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales growth in July turned negative, following order growth into negative territory. The book-to-bill ratio remained at parity
Jet Dragster World Champion Elaine Larsen to Keynote Women in Electronics Reception at IPC APEX EXPO 2020
Aug 27, 2019 | Elaine Larsen, 2014 and 2015 IHRA Jet Dragster World Champion and driver of the Florida Institute of Technology Florida's Space Coast Jet Dragster, will speak at the IPC APEX EXPO Women in Electronics reception on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
IPC E-Textiles 2019 to Address the Real World of E-textiles Applications for Multiple End Markets Drexel University Center for Functional Fabrics in Philadelphia to host event, September 10-11
Aug 12, 2019 | IPC E-Textiles 2019, a two-day technical education workshop for innovators, technologists and OEMs/brands to learn about the latest developments, designs and manufacturing concepts in the converging industries of textiles and electronics, will feature 14 technical presentations, tours of the Drexel Center for Functional Fabrics, a special interactive session and an IPC D-70 E-Textiles Committee Standards meeting. IPC E-Textiles will take place at the Drexel University Center for Functional Fabrics in Philadelphia, Pa., September 10-11.
IPC Releases 2019 Quality Benchmark Study for Electronics Assembly
Aug 12, 2019 | IPC's Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly 2019 is now available. This global study provides valuable benchmarking data to electronics assembly companies interested in comparing their quality measurements to those of the industry worldwide.
ALPHA-electronik A/S, First European Company to Renew Qualified Manufacturers Listing for IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
Aug 04, 2019 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded and renewed an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to ALPHA-electronik A/S, an ISO9001 and ISO13485 certified EMS-based company in Denmark. Following an IPC audit, Alpha-electronics became the first European company to successfully renew and complete 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.
White House, U.S. SBA Praising IPC and Member Companies for Efforts to Boost the Skilled Workforce
Aug 04, 2019 | The Trump administration is praising IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and several of its member companies for their efforts to expand the skilled workforce.
U.S. SBA Chief Visiting IPC Member Calumet Electronics, Praising its Efforts to Boost the Skilled Workforce
Jul 25, 2019 | The Trump administration today is recognizing IPC member Calumet Electronics in Calumet, Michigan, for its efforts to expand its skilled workforce.
White House, U.S. SBA Praise IPC and Member Companies for Efforts to Boost the Skilled Workforce
Jul 25, 2019 | The Trump administration this week is praising IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries and several of its member companies for their efforts to expand the skilled workforce.
White House, U.S. SBA Recognizing IPC and Member Companies for Efforts to Boost the Skilled Workforce
Jul 22, 2019 | Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration this week is recognizing IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and several of its member companies for their efforts to expand the skilled workforce.
Internationally Renowned Aerospace Entrepreneur Burt Rutan to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2020
Jul 22, 2019 | 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 2020 will feature aerospace entrepreneur and Virgin Galactic spacecraft designer Burt Rutan. During the opening keynote on February 4, Rutan will present, “SpaceShipOne: A New Era in Commercial Space Travel and Inspiration for Innovation and the New Race for Space.”
Meet KYZEN in Mexico at the SMTA Queretaro Expo
Jul 18, 2019 | KYZEN will exhibit at the SMTA Queretaro Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Misión Grand Juriquilla in Queretaro, Mexico. KYZEN cleaning experts will offer one-on-one cleaning assessments and discuss the new AQUANOX® A4727 Next Generation Aqueous Assembly Cleaner.
David Adams, Collins Aerospace, Earns Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award at IPC SummerCom
Jun 30, 2019 | In recognition of his ongoing leadership in developing and promoting IPC standards on a global basis, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® bestowed a Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award upon David Adams, Collins Aerospace, at IPC SummerCom on June 17.
IPC Commends US EPA Proposal to Reduce Reporting Burden on Byproducts Sent for Recycling; Seeks Clarifications in Final TSCA CDR Rule
Jun 26, 2019 | The electronics industry supports many of the U.S. EPA’s proposed changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requirements and will continue to work with the agency to protect human health and the environment while streamlining reporting requirements.
Volunteers Honored for Contributions to IPC and the Electronics Industry Committee Awards presented at IPC SummerCom
Jun 26, 2019 | IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on Monday, June 17 at IPC’s SummerCom Standards Development Committee Meetings in Raleigh, N.C. 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.
Help Build the Industry’s Future: Become and IPC Emerging Engineer or Mentor IPC now accepting applications for 2020 program
Jun 26, 2019 | IPC’s Emerging Engineer program provides professionals early in their careers an opportunity to learn from industry mentors about IPC Standards development, and to obtain education and training for professional development. IPC is now actively seeking applications for engineers and mentors for the 2020 Emerging Engineer program.
U.S. House Approves Measure to Promote R&D on Lead-Free Electronics in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Medical Sectors
Jun 26, 2019 | IPC is applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for approving a measure that would promote research and development into the performance of lead-free electronics in high-reliability sectors such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical equipment.
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:
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