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Senator Ron Johnson Discusses U.S. Policy Priorities in Townhall Discussion with IPC-member Company, VirTex MTI
Jul 23, 2017 | Executives and staff at an IPC-member facility held a town hall discussion today with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) on the federal policy issues facing the advanced manufacturing industry. Senator Johnson participated in a tour of VirTex’s Wisconsin facility, VirTex MTI, getting a first-hand look at new innovations and technologies.
IPC Extends Deadline on Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2018 Deadline for technical conference paper abstracts extended to: July 21, 2017
Jul 17, 2017 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has extended the deadline of their invitation for engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2018 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place February 25, 26 and March 1, 2018 and the technical conference will take place February 27–March 1, 2018. The extended deadline for technical conference abstracts is July 21, 2017.
IPC Invites Industry Members to Participate on IPC European Standards Steering Committee
Jul 16, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® devotes resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment, training and certification to standards and pertinent government relations.
North American PCB Business Weakens but Book-to-Bill Ratio Remains Positive
Jul 05, 2017 | IPC announced today the May 2017 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. PCB sales and orders were both down compared to last year. Weaker orders caused the PCB book-to-bill ratio to retreat but it remained positive at 1.05.
IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Participate in New Global Data Service Pulse of the Electronics Industry to provide insight on health of industry
Jun 29, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the launch of Pulse of the Electronics Industry, a new global data service that promises to generate valuable forward-looking data for the electronics industry. Developed in response to requests from IPC members, this service will provide timely insights on the current health of the industry and its future outlook.
Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. First to Recertify for IPC Qualified Manufacturers Listing
Jun 20, 2017 | IPC's Validation Services Program is proud to announce that Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. has become the first company to be recertified to the IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum QML program. Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. achieved the QML certification three years ago and this year successfully demonstrated the Class 3 level work required for recertification. Not only did Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. become recertified, their wholly owned subsidiary, Colonial Assembly and Design LLC, added the QML certification for IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, at the class 3 level.
IPC Submits Comments to Trump Administration Regarding Modernization of NAFTA
Jun 14, 2017 | The world’s leading advocate for the electronics industry says the Trump administration has an opportunity to strengthen the U.S. and global economy as it begins work to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
IPC Hand Soldering Competition Winner Crowned at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2017
Jun 07, 2017 | The competition was fierce as 34 competitors participated in the IPC’s Hand Soldering Competition at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany. Taking first place and a cash prize of €300 was Elaine Chesnais, Thales International, who earned 433 points out of a possible 437. Chesnais was the second-place winner at SMT in 2016.
North American PCB Order Growth Pushes Book-to-Bill Ratio Higher
Jun 01, 2017 | IPC announced today the April 2017 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Although sales continued below last year’s levels, orders were up and the PCB book-to-bill ratio continued to climb, reaching 1.09.
IPC Report Details How PCB Manufacturers Meet Current and Future Technology Demands
May 16, 2017 | PCB Technology Trends 2016, a global study published this month by IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, 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 2021 that will affect the whole industry.
Taiwan Union Technology Corporation Receives the First IPC-4101 Qualified Products Listing Certification
May 15, 2017 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-4101 Qualified Products Listing (QPL) to Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC), an electronics materials manufacturing company headquartered in Jhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. TUC provides mass lamination services, copper clad laminates and prepregs to the global electronics industry. To earn the QPL, TUC successfully completed an intensive 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 to Host Fourth Annual Reliability Forum in Germany
May 15, 2017 | IPC will host Reliability Forum: Emerging Technologies from June 27-28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This two-day event will address building reliability into electronic products utilizing newer technologies and processes in every phase of the product launch cycle.
Electronics Industry Leaders Meet with Members of Congress and Leaders of Trump Administration Executives urge policymakers to support pro-manufacturing policies
May 04, 2017 | Senior executives from leading electronics manufacturing companies – all members of IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® – gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017 to advocate for a pro-growth, pro-advanced-manufacturing policy agenda.
IPC Welcomes New Senior Director of Learning and Professional Development
May 04, 2017 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the addition of Dave Hernandez, senior director of learning and professional development, to its staff at IPC headquarters in Bannockburn (Chicago), Ill.
North American PCB Order Growth Boosts Book-to-Bill Ratio
May 03, 2017 | IPC announced today the March 2017 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Although sales and orders continued below last year's levels, the PCB book-to-bill ratio continued upward, reaching 1.07.
IPC Welcomes New White House Office on Trade and Manufacturing Policy
May 02, 2017 | John Mitchell, president and CEO of IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, issued the following statement on the April 29 Executive Order by President Donald Trump, creating a new White House Office on Trade and Manufacturing Policy:
IPC’s U.S. Skills Gap Study Reveals Skills and Qualifications in Short Supply
Apr 27, 2017 | In response to mounting concern about the shortage of U.S. workers with skills needed by electronics manufacturers, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® conducted a “fast-facts” study to learn more about the skills gap as it affects U.S. electronics assembly manufacturers. The results, published last week within Findings on the Skills Gap in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing, indicate that most companies are having a hard time recruiting qualified production workers, and an even harder time finding qualified engineers and other technical professionals.
Congresswoman Discusses U.S. Policy Priorities with IPC Member-company, TTM Technologies
Apr 22, 2017 | Executives and staff at an IPC-member facility held a town hall discussion with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19) on the federal policy issues facing the advanced manufacturing industry. Rep. Lofgren took a tour of TTM Technologies, Inc. ("TTM") in San Jose, getting a first-hand look at the high-tech work being done in TTM’s facility.
Congressman Discusses U.S. Policy Priorities with Staff at IPC Member-company, VirTex
Apr 13, 2017 | Executives and staff at an IPC-member facility held a town hall discussion with Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) on the federal policy issues facing the advanced manufacturing industry. McCaul took a tour of VirTex, getting a first-hand look at the work taking place in its Austin, Texas facility.
SEC Suspends Enforcement of Conflict Minerals Rule, Cites IPC Comments Statement from John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO
Apr 11, 2017 | Federal policy on conflict minerals continues to move in the right direction, due in part to the persistent educational and advocacy efforts of organizations like IPC.
IPC Membership in Europe Grows to More than 600 Company Sites Brussels office provides full suite of IPC products and services
Apr 11, 2017 | IPC membership in Europe has grown to an all-time high in 2017 with more than 600 member sites in 34 European countries. Last March, IPC opened an office in Brussels which delivers the full suite of IPC products and services, including member support, standards development activities, educational opportunities, public policy advocacy and more to all members in Europe. Brussels office staff are available to support IPC members in Europe in the major local languages and in their local time zone.
IPC Supports EU Council Formal Approval of Voluntary Conflict Minerals Requirements for Manufacturers
Apr 04, 2017 | On April 3, 2017, the European Union (EU) Council voted to adopt a regulation regarding the sourcing of conflict minerals in high risk zones. Approval by the EU Council is the end of the formal legislative process and the regulation, which was approved by the European Parliament in March, will take effect in 2021.
IPC Announces Growing Industry Support for the Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) Initiative
Mar 31, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, is proud to announce the growing involvement of the Connected Factory Exchange (CFX). The 2-17 Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee is comprised of representatives of the electronic industry’s leading manufacturers, machine, device, sensor and software companies.
North American PCB Order Growth Boosts Book-to-Bill Ratio
Mar 31, 2017 | IPC announced today the February 2017 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Strong bookings growth pushed the PCB book-to-bill ratio up to 1.04.
IPC Membership Reaches Significant Milestone IPC membership is now more than 4,000 member-sites strong
Mar 27, 2017 | IPC worldwide membership has climbed to an all-time high in 2017 with more than 4,000 member sites in 79 countries as companies in the electronics manufacturing industry continue to acknowledge the strong value of IPC’s product and service offerings. Fueled by double digit percentage growth across Asia, IPC Asia Pacific has nearly 1,000 members and buoyed by IPC’s new office in Brussels, IPC’s member count in Europe has reached 600.
IPC Announces Honorees of Government IMPACT Award
Mar 23, 2017 | Top executives from leading electronics companies across the United States – all members of IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® – will call on the Trump Administration and Congress to support policies that drive advanced manufacturing on May 1-3 for IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017.
IPC Global Marketplace Delivers Intelligent Search Technology
Mar 14, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the launch of its global marketplace. IPC Global Marketplace replaces the former IPC Products and Services Index (PSI). Available on IPC’s website, www.ipc.org or directly through ipcglobalmarketplace.com, this innovative buyer’s guide enables electronics industry professionals to easily locate the products and services they need to effectively run their business.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition to Heat Up SMT Hybrid Packaging 2017
Mar 09, 2017 | IPC’s Hand Soldering Competition at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2017 will see skilled competitors go soldering iron to soldering iron, May 16-18, as they compete for cash prizes and a coveted spot at the IPC Hand Soldering World Championship located in Munich, Germany, this November.
Electronics Industry Leaders to Gather in DC in May to Advocate for Pro-Business Policies
Mar 07, 2017 | Top executives from leading electronics companies across the United States will be calling on the Trump Administration and Congress to support policies to drive advanced manufacturing, when they gather in Washington, D.C. on May 1-3 for IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2018
Mar 06, 2017 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO® 2018 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place February 25, 26 and March 1, 2018 and the technical conference will take place February 27–March 1, 2018.
Gary Ferrari, FTG Circuits, Earns Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award Award honors IPC members who have exhibited ongoing leadership
Mar 06, 2017 | In recognition of his ongoing leadership in developing and promoting IPC standards on a global basis, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® bestowed the Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award upon Gary Ferrari, FTG Circuits.
IPC Volunteers Honored for Contributions to Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO
Mar 01, 2017 | IPC presented Committee Leadership, Distinguished Committee Service and Special Recognition Awards at IPC APEX EXPO® 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.
Electronics Industry Experiences Technology’s Turning Point at IPC APEX EXPO 2017
Mar 01, 2017 | From revolutionary advancements displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in technical conference sessions and professional development courses, IPC APEX EXPO® 2017 provided the learning and connections that helped 4,169 attendees from 39 countries prepare for the future. The 449 exhibitors welcomed a busy three days of business development and qualified sales leads on 149,600 square feet of show floor space. IPC APEX EXPO attracted 8,446 total visitors including attendees and exhibitor personnel.
IPC Volunteers Honored for Contributions to Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO
Feb 28, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® presented Committee Leadership, Distinguished Committee Service and Special Recognition Awards at IPC APEX EXPO® 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 Bestows Debbie Wade, Advanced Rework Technology, with President’s Award
Feb 28, 2017 | In recognition of her significant contributions of time, talent and ongoing leadership in IPC and the electronics industry, long-time IPC volunteer, Debbie Wade, Advanced Rework Technology, was presented with an IPC President’s Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2017.
IPC Honors Uyemura International Corp. and Honeywell with Corporate Recognition Awards
Feb 23, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® bestowed its highest corporate honors upon two member companies, Uyemura International Corp. and Honeywell. During a luncheon at IPC APEX EXPO® the IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Uyemura and the IPC Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Honeywell.
Long-time IPC Volunteer, Doug Pauls Inducted into IPC Hall of Fame
Feb 16, 2017 | In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Doug Pauls, principal materials and process engineer, Rockwell Collins, was honored with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award. Presented at IPC APEX EXPO® on Tuesday, February 14 at the San Diego Convention Center, the IPC Hall of Fame Award represents IPC's highest level of volunteer recognition.
IPC Elects New Board Member
Feb 16, 2017 | The Nominating and Governance Committee of the IPC Board of Directors presented one candidate for election at the IPC Annual Meeting on February 14, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Best Technical Paper at IPC APEX EXPO 2017 Selected
Feb 07, 2017 | The best technical conference paper of IPC APEX EXPO® 2017 has been selected. Voted on through a ballot process by members of the IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee, the paper authors will receive their awards during the opening keynote session on Tuesday, February 14.
Pana-Pacific Earns IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing
Feb 06, 2017 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Pana-Pacific, an electronic parts supplier to the commercial vehicle industry. Following an initial audit by IPC, Pana-Pacific becomes one of the trusted sources and suppliers meeting the stringent requirements of the Qualified Manufacturing Listing based on IPC's foremost standard: IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
IPC Invites Member-Company Executives to Help Build “Pulse-of-the-Industry” Data Service
Feb 03, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has announced plans to develop a new statistical service designed to give members timely insight on the state of the electronics industry. IPC member-company executives are invited to help build this program by participating in an organizational meeting at IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego on Thursday, February 16.
North American PCB Sales Enjoyed Solid Growth in December
Feb 02, 2017 | IPC announced today the December 2016 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales growth in December was solid while the PCB book-to-bill ratio slipped to 0.98.
IPC President and CEO John Mitchell to Serve on the NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations Board of Directors
Jan 29, 2017 | IPC President and CEO John Mitchell has been elected to serve on the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) Board of Directors.
IPC North American EMS and PCB Statistical Programs Open
Jan 21, 2017 | IPC’s North America statistical programs for the rigid PCB, flexible circuit and contract electronics manufacturing (EMS) industries are now open to new participants for 2017. The deadline for IPC members to sign up is February 3. Participation is free to IPC-member companies as a benefit of membership.
Colonial Assembly and Design, LLC Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing
Jan 17, 2017 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML), meeting Class 3 requirements, to Colonial Assembly and Design, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentech Manufacturing. Following an initial audit by IPC, Colonial Assembly and Design, LLC joins Zentech as one of the less than ten U.S. trusted sources and suppliers meeting the stringent requirements of the Qualified Manufacturing Listing 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.
Newly Elected Congressman Discusses U.S. Policy Priorities with Bay Area Manufacturers
Dec 27, 2016 | Executives and staff at a San Francisco Bay Area manufacturing facility held a town hall discussion with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) on the federal policy issues facing the manufacturing industry under the Trump Administration. Rep. Khanna took a tour of IPC-member company TTM Technologies, Inc. (“TTM”), getting a first-hand look at the work taking place in its Santa Clara, California facility.
Experience Technology’s Turning Point Through IPC APEX EXPO 2017 Free Networking Opportunities
Dec 20, 2016 | IPC APEX EXPO 2017 attendees can network with industry colleagues, make new connections, and interact with more than 450 exhibitors in one place at one time at the San Diego Convention Center, February 14–16.
DFI Inc. First EMS Company in Taiwan to Earn Certification of IPC Qualified Manufacturer Listing (QML)
Dec 18, 2016 | IPC’s Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing(QML) to DFI Inc., a supplier of Industrial computer embedded solutions based in Taipei, Taiwan. To earn the QML, DFI Inc. 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.
Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee Makes Significant Progress on Machine Data Interface Standard
Dec 18, 2016 | Representatives of industry’s leading manufacturers, machine, device, sensor and software companies that comprise IPC’s 2-17 Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee have made significant strides in developing a machine data interface standard, “Connected Factory Exchange or CFX” that would enable manufacturers, equipment, device and software suppliers to achieve Industry 4.0 benefits.
IPC Study on North American PCB Industry Reports Growth in Military/Aerospace Market
Dec 06, 2016 | Printed circuit boards (PCBs) for military and aerospace applications remain the largest vertical market segment for PCB manufacturers in North America, representing about one-third of the market. And it is the only vertical market segment expected to grow in 2016 as a share of the North American market, according to IPC's 2016 Analysis and Forecast for the North American PCB Industry.
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