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Two Industry Volunteers Receive IPC President's Award

Mar 12, 2021 | In recognition of their significant contributions of time, talent and ongoing leadership in IPC and the electronics industry, Yusaku Kono of Japan UNIX, and JonVermillion, Ball Aerospace and Technologies, were presented with IPC President's Awards at IPC APEX EXPO on March 9.

Three Long-time IPC Volunteers Receive Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award

Mar 12, 2021 | Three IPC volunteers who have fostered a collaborative spirit, made significant contributions to standards development, and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to global standardization efforts, were presented with Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2021. Michael Ford, Jan Pedersen, and Peter Tranitz were chosen as award recipients because they embody the work ethic and spirit of the late Dieter Bergman, a pioneer and industry icon. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.

IPC's Highest Honor, the Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award, Presented to Karen McConnell, Long-time IPC Volunteer and Mentor

Mar 12, 2021 | In recognition and acknowledgement of her extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Karen McConnell, Northrop Grumman, was presented with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award at IPC APEX EXPO on Tuesday, March 9. 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.

IPC Honors Calumet Electronics Corp. and GM China with Corporate Recognition Awards

Mar 12, 2021 | IPC bestowed its highest corporate honors on two IPC member companies, Calumet Electronics Corporation and General Motors (GM) China. During the IPC Annual Meeting/Awards Ceremony at IPC APEX EXPO 2021, the Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Calumet Electronics Corp. and the Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to GM China.

IPC Holds Board Election at IPC APEX EXPO

Mar 12, 2021 | New board member elected, another re-elected to second term

IPC Launches New ESG for Electronics Initiative to Provide Guidance to Industry on ESG Practices and Reporting

Mar 09, 2021 | IPC today unveiled a new ESG for Electronics Initiative to develop guidance for electronics manufacturers on an industry-specific approach to ESG(environmental, social and governance)practices and reporting and to develop aspirational goals that the industry is working together to achieve.

IPC Presents Wide-Ranging Policy Priorities to Biden Administration, Notes Synergies Between "Build Electronics Better" and "Build Back Better"

Mar 06, 2021 | In a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, IPC applauds the Biden administration's early directions on manufacturing policy and maps a detailed policy agenda to drive growth and resilience in electronics manufacturing.

IPC Issues Industry Alert to Members RegardingU.S. EPA Prohibition of PIP (3:1) in Electronics

Mar 04, 2021 | IPC alerted members about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final risk management rules to reduce exposure to five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs). The alert calls attention to the rules, which went into effect February 5, 2021, and to one of the five PBTs with a history of use in electronics: phenol, isopropylated, phosphate (3:1) (known as PIP (3:1)).

North American PCB Industry Sales Begin 2021 Up 4 Percent

Mar 02, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for January 2021

Best Technical Paper at IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Selected

Feb 25, 2021 | The best technical conference paper of IPC APEX EXPO 2021 has been selected. Voted on through a ballot process by members of the IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee, the paper authors will be recognized during show opening remarks on Tuesday, March 9.

IPC Commends President Biden for Executive Order on Industrial Supply Chains

Feb 25, 2021 | IPC commends President Biden for ordering a review of industrial supply chains critical to U.S. economic growth, innovation, and security.

NEWS FROM THE U.S. PARTNERSHIP FOR ASSURED ELECTRONICS (USPAE)

Feb 18, 2021 | The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (www.USPAE.org) is inviting electronics manufacturers and related companies to participate in its programs, highlighting the opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and the U.S. Government.

IPC Releases IPC-7093A, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Bottom Termination Components (BTCs)

Feb 15, 2021 | – The long-awaited release of IPC-7093A, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Bottom Termination Components (BTCs)is here. Revision A is a complete overhaul of IPC-7093 which provides design and assembly guidance for implementing BTCs and focuses on critical design, materials, assembly, inspection, repair, quality, and reliability issues.

Executives to Discuss Managing Challenges in Periods of Transition at IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Managers Forum

Feb 12, 2021 | New and experienced managers will gather at the Managers Forum at IPC APEX EXPO on March 8 to discuss strategies for thriving during times of crisis.

IPC Releases IPC-2551, International Standard for Digital Twins

Feb 08, 2021 | IPC announces the release of IPC-2551, International Standard for Digital Twins. Thisfirst international standard is comprised of digital twin product, manufacturing, and lifecycle frameworks. Using this standard, any manufacturer, design organization or solution provider can initiate application interoperability to create smart value chains.

IPC Supports U.S. House Passage of National Apprenticeship Act

Feb 08, 2021 | IPC welcomes the U.S. House vote today on H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021. This bill would invest nearly $3.5 billion over five years to scale-up apprenticeship opportunities, streamline access to apprenticeships for workers and employers, and expand apprenticeships into new, in-demand industry sectors and occupations.

Electronics Manufacturing Poised for Jobs to Rise Over Pre-Pandemic Levels; Industry Backs Short-Term Stimulus and Long-Term Investment

Feb 08, 2021 | The following is a statement by John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO, on this week's U.S. employment numbers and the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan.

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Offers More than 100 Future-focused Educational Opportunities

Feb 03, 2021 | Changing technologies, advanced materials and new processes that are driving the electronics manufacturing industry will take center stage throughout the IPC APEX EXPO 2021 technical conference and professional development sessions, which will take place virtually March 8-12. Registration is now open at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.

North American EMS Industry Sales up 8.5 Percent in December

Jan 30, 2021 | IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for December 2020

North American PCB Industry Sales up 4.5 Percent in December

Jan 30, 2021 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for December 2020

IPC Applauds U.S. Defense Department for Establishing New Defense Electronics Consortium

Jan 27, 2021 | IPC is applauding the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for establishing a new Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC).

IPC Welcomes President Biden's "Buy American" Executive Order

Jan 27, 2021 | IPC welcomes the "Buy American" Executive Order signed today by U.S. President Joe Biden. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated starkly the importance of building robust domestic manufacturing capabilities that the United States lacks today.

Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) 2021 Postponed to May 10-12, 2022

Jan 27, 2021 | The 2021 Electrical Wire Processing Expo (EWPTE) originally scheduled at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wis. for May 11-13, 2021 has been postponed to May 10-12, 2022. As show managersof the 2021 EWPTE,WHMA/IPC and Wisconsin Center Districtstaff met with the newly formed EWPTE exhibitor advisory board. The advisory board comprised of representatives from the following companies: Amphenol CTI, Anixter, Artos, Brady Corporation, Cesar-Scott, DIT-MCO,Dynalab Test Systems, HellermannTyton, IEWC, Komax, Molex, Schleuniger Inc.,Southwire Company, TE Connectivity and Telsonic unanimously made the critical decision to postponethe event due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19.

TTM Technologies, Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler RequirementsQualified Manufacturers Listing (QML)

Jan 21, 2021 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to TTM Technologies, Inc.'s facilities in Sterling, Va. and Stafford Springs, Conn. Following initial audits by IPC, the Sterling, Va. facility passed stringent fabricator requirements, while the Stafford Springs, Conn. facility passed designer and assembler requirements, earning both facilities a spot-on IPC's global network of rigorously vetted, trusted sources.

Futurist, Writer and Manufacturing Tech Expert Travis Hessman to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2021

Jan 21, 2021 | 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 2021 will feature IndustryWeek Editor-in-Chief Travis Hessman. During his keynote on March 10, Hessman will present, "The Great Digital Transformation."

John Deere Electronic Solutions Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing Recertification

Jan 06, 2021 | IPC's Validation Services Program announces that John Deere Electronic Solutions, a manufacturer of custom, integrated electronics components based in Fargo, N.D., has become the first OEM company to be recertified a second time to the IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML).John Deere Electronic Solutions, achieved the QML certification six years ago and this year successfully demonstrated the Class 3 level work required for recertification 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.

IPC Promotes Sanjay Huprikar to President of Europe and South Asia Operations

Jan 06, 2021 | Effective January 1, 2021, IPC has promoted Sanjay Huprikar to president of Europe and South Asia Operations

IPC Praises U.S. Government Actions to Bolster Security and Resiliency of Defense Electronics Supply Chain

Jan 04, 2021 | The following is a statement by Chris Mitchell, vice president of global government relations at IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, on recent actions by the U.S. Government to bolster the security and resiliency of the U.S. defense electronics supply chain.

North American PCB Industry Sales up 1 Percent in November

Dec 29, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for November 2020

U.S. Congress Approves Funds for R&D on Lead-Free Electronics in Aerospace, Defense and High-Performance Applications

Dec 22, 2020 | The U.S. Congress on Monday approved $10 million for research into the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications.

IPC Applauds U.S. House Approval of Defense Policy Act With Pro-Electronics Provisions

Dec 10, 2020 | The following is a statement by John Mitchell, President and CEO of IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, on today's vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the final version of the Fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Goes Virtual

Dec 08, 2020 | Digital event delivers new opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate

WHMA 28th Annual Wire Harness Conference Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Dec 02, 2020 | For nearly three decades, Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) staff and Board members looked forward to connecting with attendees, exhibitors and speakers at its annual wire harness conference,but given escalating concerns with COVID-19 infection rates, event organizers have cancelled the 2021 WHMA 28th Annual Wire Harness Conference.

WHMA/IPC Issues Call for Participation for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2021

Nov 24, 2020 | Deadline for abstracts and proposals: January 5, 2021

North American PCB Industry Sales up3 Percent in October

Nov 23, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2020

IMI, Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturer's Listing

Nov 19, 2020 | IMI, Inc. has successfully completed an intensive audit to IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements and has earned a Qualified Manufacturer's Listing (QML) under IPC's Validation Services program.

IMI, Inc. Earns IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturer's Listing

Nov 13, 2020 | IMI, Inc. has successfully completed an intensive audit to IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements and has earned a Qualified Manufacturer's Listing (QML) under IPC's Validation Services program.

North American PCB Industry Sales up7 Percent in September

Oct 31, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for September 2020

IPC E-Textiles Europe 2020 | Virtual Summit Highlights E-Textiles Labs in Four Countries in Two Days

Oct 16, 2020 | Event to feature e-textiles laboratory demos and keynote from European Commission

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Dates Changed! Meet us in San Diego March 6-11, 2021!

Oct 10, 2020 | Technically speaking, IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be. The place to learn. The place to collaborate. The place to explore. IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be in March, not in January. Why?

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 2.5 Percent in August

Oct 04, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for August 2020

IPC Releases IPC-6012EM, Medical Applications Addendum to IPC-6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards

Oct 04, 2020 | IPC is known for developing addendums to some of its most widely used standards for specific industry sector use, including military/aerospace, space flight, automotive and telecommunications. Now, IPC has responded to requests from the medical device segment of the electronics industry and has released IPC-6012EM,Medical Applications Addendum to IPC-6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Dates Changed! Meet us in San Diego March 6-11, 2021!

Oct 03, 2020 | Technically speaking, IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be. The place to learn. The place to collaborate. The place to explore. IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is the place to be in March, not in January. Why?

IPC and 40 Groups Urge European Commission President to Postpone Reporting Deadline for SCIP Database

Sep 22, 2020 | IPC today joined with almost 40 other groups in calling on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to postpone the January deadline for a new chemicals database and to study related issues further before it goes forward.

IPC and PSMA Form Powerful Partnership, Sign MoU Focusing on Standards Development, Education and Training

Sep 22, 2020 | IPC and Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging to build a strong complementary relationship between the two entities with a focus on standards development, education and training.

IPC Issues Statement on NDAA Provisions Aimed at Bringing Resiliency and Security to Supply Chains

Sep 17, 2020 | Today, IPC issued a blog post in support of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions that would bolster the resiliency and security of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, including printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), the green-and-gold hardwiring at the core of all electronics systems. These provisions, approved in both the U.S. House and Senate, aim to improve the security of electronics purchased by the Defense Department.

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Rescheduled for March 6-11

Sep 17, 2020 | In-person event to include virtual exhibition options

IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit Offers Top-notch Education

Sep 06, 2020 | Virtual summit to help turn concepts into real-world applications

North American PCB Industry Sales up 10.1 Percent in July

Aug 28, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2020

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