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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
WHMA Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members
Aug 19, 2020 | The Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), a nonprofit trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, announced today the appointment of two new members to the board of directors: John Dew, senior vice president of global sales, IEWC, and Dave Matheny, president of ESAM. Both companies are founding members of WHMA and ESAM had an original member on the Board of Directors, Robert Morison.
IPC Launches Monthly Economic Report
Aug 12, 2020 | Economic data from May and June suggest the U.S. economy was on the mend, but the rise of COVID-19 cases in late June and early July altered that outlook, likely causing a halt to business investment as companies wait for a more certain economic environment.
Excel Electronics, Inc. Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing Recertification
Aug 12, 2020 | Under IPC's Validation Services Program, Excel Electronics, Inc. has earned an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) Class 2 recertification. The company continues to be a trusted source and supplier, meeting the stringent requirements of the QML 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.
IPC Announces Electronics Workforce Training Courses to Help Upskill Employees
Aug 07, 2020 | Two-thirds of electronics industry companies have difficulty finding production workers according to a recent IPC study, IPC Findings on the Skills Gap in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing. To help solve this problem, IPC is launching all-new IPC Electronics Workforce Training courses to help electronics companies and their employees.
Electronics Manufacturing Industry Calls on Congress to Pass New COVID Recovery Bill With Pro-Industrial-Base Provisions
Aug 07, 2020 | IPC is calling on the U.S. Congress to enact a COVID-19 recovery bill and include provisions of importance to everyone who depends on electronics.
IPC and iNEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding, Strengthening Collaboration Focused on the Future of Electronics Manufacturing
Aug 07, 2020 | IPC and International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and share information on developing technology roadmaps, organizing forums, establishing new programs, and identifying additional industry needs and projects for the mutual benefit of the membership of both organizations.
North American PCB Industry Sales up 0.8 Percent in June
Aug 07, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2020
Electronics Manufacturing Industry Applauds Congressional Actions to Bolster Resiliency and Security of U.S. Defense Electronics Supply Chain
Jul 29, 2020 | IPC applauds leaders in the U.S. Senate and House for approving IPC-backed measures that will bolster the resiliency and security of the U.S. defense electronics industrial base.
IPC APEX EXPO Call for Participation Deadline Extended; Virtual Presentation Proposals Being Accepted
Jul 22, 2020 | IPC has extended the deadline for IPC APEX EXPO 2021 technical conference abstracts to Monday, August 31. Due to travel restrictions by some companies and geopolitical areas, IPC is also accepting proposals for virtual presentations. IPC APEX EXPO 2021 technical conference will take place January 26–28 and professional development courses will run January 23–28.
IPC Statement on June's Job Numbers
Jul 04, 2020 | The following statement is attributed to John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, regarding June's unemployment report from the U.S. Department of Labor. Based on the data, IPC estimates the electronics manufacturing industry gained 20,000 jobs.
IPC Announces Paige Fiet as First IPC Board of Directors Student Liaison
Jun 30, 2020 | For the first time, the IPC Board of Directors will include an IPC student member with a full voting board seat, in response to increased student member involvement in IPC and the potential for student members, as the emerging workforce, to influence workforce development. Paige Fiet, president of the IPC Student Chapter at Michigan Technological University, was elected as the first IPC Board of Directors Student Member Liaison. The IPC Education Foundation (IPCEF) developed the nomination/election process with IPC Student Chapter advisors and every IPC Student Chapter member was eligible to vote.
North American PCB Industry Sales up 1.0 Percent in May
Jun 29, 2020 | IPC announced today the May 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.10.
IPC and High Density Package Users Group Sign MoU, Strengthening Collaboration and Value to Membership
Jun 24, 2020 | IPC and High Density Package Users Group (HDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), enabling a strengthened partnership, increased technical collaboration between groups, and providing a mutual path toward emerging and disruptive high density interconnect (HDI) technologies.
Registration and Sponsorships Open for IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit
Jun 24, 2020 | Registration is now open for IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit, to be held Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2. IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit will consist of two 90-minute interactive educational workshops each day, as well as a live tour of the University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab.
IPC and Automotive Industry Action Group Enhance Partnership Agreement
Jun 24, 2020 | "Direct part" manufacturing suppliers offered complimentary AIAG membership
Chemical Reporting for Article Products and IPC-1754
Jun 18, 2020 | Obtaining data from the supply chain to support chemical ("substance") content reporting for article (hardware) products remains extremely challenging and resource-intensive for industries such as Aerospace and Defense (AD). However, the increasing use of materials and substances declaration standards promotes efficiency in obtaining such data. IPC and IAEG® (International Aerospace Environmental Group) encourage the use of IPC-1754, Materials and Substances Declaration for Aerospace and Defense and Other Industries in the AD industry and its global supply chain.
IPC Releases New Press-Fit Standard, IPC-9797
Jun 11, 2020 | IPC announces the release of a new standard, IPC-9797, Press-fit Standard for Automotive Requirements and Other High-Reliability Applications. The comprehensive document covers the qualifications and acceptance requirements for press fit technology, including the high-reliability needs for automotive and other industries such as aerospace.
IPC to Help Grow Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, Contracted to Manage Event Beginning in 2021
Jun 07, 2020 | To help add new benefits, attract more attendees, increase exhibitor participation and cultivate a higher level of training, education and engagement seminars for guests and participants, IPC has been selected to manage the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in Milwaukee for the years 2021 to 2025.
IPC to Help Grow Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, Contracted to Manage Event Beginning in 2021
Jun 07, 2020 | To help add new benefits, attract more attendees, increase exhibitor participation and cultivate a higher level of training, education and engagement seminars for guests and participants, IPC has been selected to manage the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in Milwaukee for the years 2021 to 2025.
New IPC Video Explains Electronics Manufacturing's Importance in Evocative, People-Centered Language and Imagery
Jun 07, 2020 | A new video from IPC shows viewers the many ways "our lives and our communities depend on electronics" and invites them to learn more about "the crucial industry that's at the heart of the modern world."
North American PCB Industry Sales up 4.3 Percent in April
May 30, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2020
Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4%of U.S. GDP, Says IPC
May 18, 2020 | Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a new report released by IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association. The report finds the electronics manufacturing sector directly supports more than 1.3 million U.S. jobs.For every U.S. electronics manufacturing job,three other jobs are supported in the U.S. economy, contributing to a total of 5.3 million American jobs. Also, the industry indirectly and directly contributes $714 billion (3.7 percent) to U.S. GDP.
North American PCB Industry Sales up3.7 Percent in March
May 12, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2020
IPC Provides Online Proctored Exams for CIT, CIS and CSE Certification
Apr 30, 2020 | As the electronics industry continues to respond to new challenges emerging daily on COVID-19, IPC answered the industry's request to continue IPC certification and provide provisions for those individuals working from home offices.
How Clean is Clean Enough? IPC Issues Call for Participation for High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference
Apr 23, 2020 | IPC invites experts in all areas of cleaning and coating for electronic assemblies to submit technical conference abstracts for the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, presented by IPC and SMTA, to be held November 3-5, 2020 in Dallas, Texas.
Electronics Manufacturing Sector Calls on Leaders of U.S., Mexico, Canada to Boost Cooperation During COVID-19 Recovery
Apr 18, 2020 | IPC yesterday sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging them to launch a trilateral initiative to mobilize industrial base support for the continuing medical response related to COVID-19.
The Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association Unveils New Corporate Logo
Apr 11, 2020 | The Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) launched a new corporate logo, marking the most dramatic change in its visual identity since 1993. Striving to maintain the iconic and recognizable look was a primary goal but the new logo better reflects the corporate brand as it looks towards WHMA's future goals.
IPC Encouraged as U.S. EPA Eases Up on TSCA Fees
Mar 26, 2020 | As a result of IPC's advocacy work, the U.S. EPA yesterday announced that it is exploring exemptions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) "Fees Rule."
North American PCB Industry Sales Down 1.1 Percent in February
Mar 26, 2020 | IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2020
IPC Welcomes U.S. Economic Stabilization Package, Proposes Agenda for Economic Recovery and Resiliency in Electronics Manufacturing
Mar 26, 2020 | On behalf of electronics manufacturers in the United States and around the world, IPC thanks the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration for reaching agreement today on a $2 trillion economic stabilization package to address the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
IPC Releases Automotive Addendum, IPC J-STD-001GA/IPC-A-610GA
Mar 25, 2020 | IPC announces the release of IPC J-STD-001GA/IPC-A-610GA, Automotive Addendum to IPC J-STD-001G Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and IPC-A-610G Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies. The addendum is a first-of-a-kind document that requires the use of both J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 along with requirements in the addendum, as it looks at the whole of the electronics assembly manufacturing process from assembly to inspection addressing board reliability requirements for the automotive industry.
Electronics Manufacturers Feel Impact of Coronavirus Disruptions But Majority Expect Business to Return to Normal by Summer 2020
Mar 14, 2020 | 62 percent of manufacturers anticipate sales to be down for the year
Precisionworks/Condunet Earns a Qualified Manufacturers Listing for IPC/WHMA-A-620
Mar 12, 2020 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Precisionworks/Condunet, a manufacturer of electric harnesses for vehicles and other equipment, located in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. The company successfully completed an intensive audit to IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
Fabrication Technologies Inc./IGM Solutions Earns Qualified Manufacturers Listing to IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
Mar 12, 2020 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Fabrication Technologies Inc./IGM Solutions (FabTech-IGM) located in Libertyville, Ill. FabTech-IGM is a leader in contract manufacturing, engineering, fabrication and integration of electronic and metal products. Following the top down approach, a customer encouraged the company to seek the IPC certification to assist with their internal continuous improvement projects. FabTech-IGM 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.
IPC Releases New Standards Revisions
Mar 08, 2020 | IPC announces the release of five newly revised standards covering several areas of the supply chain, IPC/WHMA-A-620D, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies; IPC-2223E, Sectional Design Standard for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards; IPC-2591-Version 1.1, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX); IPC-1791A, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements; and IPC- 6012E, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.
Taiwan Union Technology Corporation is First to Pass Recertification Under IPC-4101 Qualified Products Listing
Mar 08, 2020 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded and renewed an IPC-4101 Qualified Products Listing (QPL) to Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC). TUC is an electronics materials manufacturing company headquartered in Jhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. TUC was the first manufacturer worldwide to gain QPL listing for copper-clad laminates and prepregs in February 2017. TUC successfully renewed and completed an intensive second audit based on IPC's foremost standard on base materials for laminates and prepregs: IPC 4101, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2021
Mar 08, 2020 | IPC invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts and course proposals for IPC APEX EXPO 2021 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will be held January 23-28, and the technical conference will take place January 26-28, 2021.
Electronics Industry Elevates its Excellence at IPC APEX EXPO 2020
Mar 08, 2020 | From factory of the future advancements displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in technical conference sessions and professional development courses, IPC APEX EXPO 2020 provided the education and networking connections that helped 8,516 visitors (attendee and exhibitor personnel) from 61 countries address today's business challenges and prepare for the future.
North American PCB Industry Sales Decrease 5.2 Percent in January
Mar 05, 2020 | IPC announced today the January 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.05.
Coronavirus Expected to Cause Five-Week Product Shipment Delays, Says Electronics Manufacturing Industry
Feb 25, 2020 | Electronics manufacturers anticipate at least a five-week product shipment delay from suppliers due to the coronavirus epidemic, according to a survey conducted by IPC, a global electronics manufacturing association. The group says shipping delays from China and other countries where the virus has spread are already having negative impacts on manufacturers.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC E-TEXTILES 2020
Feb 18, 2020 | IPC invites innovators, technologists, materials suppliers, electrical engineers and academicians to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC E-TEXTILES 2020, to be held September 29-30, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Coffman Memorial Union in Minneapolis, Minn.
Volunteers Honored for Contributions to IPC and the Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO 2020
Feb 18, 2020 | IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on February 3 and 5 at IPC APEX EXPO 2020 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.
IPC Calls for Participation in Electronics Materials Forum
Feb 18, 2020 | IPC invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for the IPC Electronics Materials Forum – From Fabrication to Assembly – to be held June 18, 2020 in Raleigh, N.C., in conjunction with IPC SummerCom.
Call for Participation — Deadline Extended to 2/21/20!
Feb 18, 2020 | Join us for High Reliability Forum as a presenter or instructor and share your expertise in electronics with high reliability requirements.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for High Reliability Forum 2020
Feb 18, 2020 | Deadline extended to February 21, 2020
Four Industry Rising Stars Recognized at IPC APEX EXPO 2020
Feb 18, 2020 | In recognition of their leadership roles and support of IPC standards, education, advocacy and solutions to industry challenges, four of industry’s best and brightest were presented with an IPC Rising Star Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2020. Award recipients were Gaston Hidalgo, Kate Stees, Stephanie Rodgers, and Zhiman Chen.
Four Industry Leaders Receive IPC President’s Award
Feb 18, 2020 | Michael Ford, Dale Lee, Joe O’Neil and S. Manian Ramkumar honored for
their on-going leadership in IPC and the electronics industry
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