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IPC & SMTA to Host Hi-Rel Cleaning & Conformal Coating Conference
Sep 23, 2018 | Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2018 at Chicago Marriott, Schaumburg, Illinois. The conference is focused on the cleanliness of highly dense electronic assemblies to achieve quality and reliability within the stated in-field environment.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition Returns to What’s New in Electronics Live 2018
Sep 19, 2018 | IPC’s Hand Soldering Competition returns to the United Kingdom and What’s New in Electronics Live on September 25-26, 2018. This year, the competition will be run in association with Advanced Rework Technology Ltd.
IPC Renews Concern Over Third Round of U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Sep 18, 2018 | John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, issued the following statement on the decision of the U.S. government to impose additional tariffs on about $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, the third such list announced this year.
IPC and i4.0 Today to Host i4.0 Connect Forum
Sep 17, 2018 | Sixty-six percent of manufacturing companies say that their leadership does not have a clear vision for the digital future. As manufacturing moves toward the Smart Factory and Industry 4.0, IPC and i4.0 Today will offer members of the electronics industry an opportunity to learn about the technology and future surrounding Industry 4.0 with a two-day i4.0 Connect Forum, to take place in Silicon Valley, Calif., November 6-7.
IPC Offers Certification for Electronics Program Management
Sep 13, 2018 | In direct response to requests from industry to provide training and certification in various aspects of the electronics industry, IPC is introducing its newest certification course, the IPC Certified Electronics Program Manager (CEPM) Training and Certification. CEPM is a six-week, online, instructor-led course providing all aspects of program management specific to the electronics industry.
New IPC Report Assesses Growth Potential in North American EMS Industry 2018 Annual Report and Forecast for the North American EMS Industry Released
Sep 09, 2018 | The North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry has an $81 billion served available market with great potential for further growth, according to IPC’s 2018 Annual Report and Forecast for the North American EMS Industry, published this week. An analysis of the market indicates that the North American EMS industry has penetrated only about 28 percent of the total available market based on what OEMs in the region could outsource. Forecasts contributed by New Venture Research predict steady growth for the EMS industry through 2022, both globally and in North America.
North American PCB Industry Growth Continues - IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2018
Sep 03, 2018 | IPC announced today the July 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Year-over-year growth continued for industry sales and orders. The book-to-bill ratio for July held steady at 1.05.
IPC Issues Call for Papers for Third Annual IPC High Reliability Forum
Aug 29, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC High Reliability Forum to be held May 14–16, 2019 in Hanover (Baltimore), Md.
IPC and SMTA to Present High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference Event will cover technological developments in all areas of cleaning and conformal coating
Aug 28, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® in partnership with Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) will host the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, November 13–15, at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg, Ill. The 2018 conference will focus on electronics assembly and the influence of cleanliness and coating on producing reliable hardware.
IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Opening Keynote Speaker JB Straubel to Highlight Tesla’s Success in Disrupting and Accelerating Innovation
Aug 26, 2018 | 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 2019 will feature JB Straubel, chief technical officer (CTO) and co-founder of electric vehicle maker Tesla, Inc. Straubel will present “Accelerating and Disrupting Innovation: The Tesla Story” on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
IPC E-Textiles Committee Releases White Paper on Washability of E-Textiles Complimentary copies will be given to IPC-E-Textiles 2018 attendees
Aug 16, 2018 | IPC’s D-70 E-Textiles Committee has released IPC WP-024, IPC White Paper on Reliability and Washability of Smart Textile Structures – Readiness for the Market. This white paper provides insights from a team of researchers on e-textiles washability testing parameters and initial results from those tests. The D-70 committee plans for IPC-WP-024 to be the first in a series of papers from industry.
President Trump to Sign Legislation on Monday to Focus Leadership and Resources on Defense Electronics
Aug 12, 2018 | U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign legislation on Monday that will bring greater focus and long-term leadership to the government’s interests in military electronics.
IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Submit Poster Abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2019 in San Diego
Aug 06, 2018 | 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, January 30, 2019, and will be displayed throughout the event, offering additional visibility.
Electronics Industry Thanks U.S. Congress and President Trump for Enacting Bill to Advance Workforce Education
Aug 02, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries, the global industry association representing the $2 trillion global electronics industry, is applauding the U.S. Congress for sending legislation to President Trump that will strengthen workforce education and training efforts. The President signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (the Perkins CTE Act) on Tuesday.
U.S. Defense Legislation Reflects IPC Input on Military Electronics
Jul 26, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is applauding leaders in the U.S. House and Senate for finalizing the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and including a provision on military electronics backed by IPC.
IPC Releases 2018 Quality Benchmark Study for Electronics Assembly
Jul 11, 2018 | IPC's Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly 2018 is now available. The global study provides valuable benchmarking data to electronics assembly companies interested in comparing their quality measurements to those of the industry worldwide.
IPC Offers Technical Education Course, Designing Boards with HDI Technology, at PCB Carolina
Jul 10, 2018 | High density interconnect (HDI) technology makes it possible to place more components on both sides of a raw PCB and from a design perspective, HDI technology requires different setup and thought as to what is needed and how to accomplish it. As a result, designers need to understand the structure of the HDI traces and vias, and what their options and effects are to the cost and electronics involved.
North American PCB Industry Growth Increases
Jul 02, 2018 | IPC announced today the May 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Industry shipments and orders in May grew at a strong pace. The book-to-bill ratio strengthened to 1.09.
Electronics Industry Supports Senate Bill to Advance Workforce Education
Jul 02, 2018 | IPC applauds a U.S. Senate committee for its work in advancing a workforce education and training bill.
IPC APEX EXPO 2019 … Exhibit Space Going Fast
Jun 26, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® reports that 85 percent of exhibit floor space has been sold for IPC APEX EXPO® 2019. Three hundred twenty-seven exhibitors have been assigned to 134,200 net square feet of exhibit space, marking a 5 percent increase in square footage compared to 2018’s booth space selection event. The premier technical conference and exhibition for the electronics manufacturing industry will take place January 29–31, 2019, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.
IPC’s PCB Technology Trends Study Underway, PCB Fabricator Survey Open Until July 13
Jun 21, 2018 | IPC launched a global survey of printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers in the electronics industry this week. This confidential survey is part of a global data collection effort for the development of IPC’s 2018 PCB Technology Trends study. The deadline for PCB fabricator survey responses is July 13.
IPC Extends Deadline on Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Deadline for technical conference paper abstracts extended to: June 29, 2018
Jun 20, 2018 | 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 2019 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. The technical conference will take place January 29–31, 2019. The extended deadline for technical conference abstracts is June 29, 2018.
IPC’s PCB Technology Trends Study Underway, OEM Survey Open Until July 6
Jun 17, 2018 | IPC launched a global survey of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the electronics industry this week. This confidential survey is part of a global data collection effort for the development of IPC’s 2018 PCB Technology Trends study. The deadline for OEM survey responses is July 6.
IPC Hand Soldering Regional Qualification Competition Winner Crowned at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018
Jun 17, 2018 | The competition was fierce as 27 competitors went soldering iron to soldering iron in IPC’s Hand Soldering Regional Qualification Competition at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany. Of the 27 boards submitted by the competitors only four of the electronic assemblies were functional. Taking first place and a cash prize of €300 was Catherine Cardinal-Simoan, Thales International, who earned 422 points out of a possible 445.
IPC Welcomes U.S. Senate Defense Bill; Provision on Military Electronics Reflects IPC’s Priorities
Jun 06, 2018 | The U.S. defense industrial base – and the electronics industry in particular – would benefit from a provision in a newly released U.S. Senate bill.
Alternative Manufacturing, Inc. Earns Recertification as Qualified Manufacturer to IPC J-STD-001 AND IPC-A-610
Jun 04, 2018 | IPC's Validation Services Program is proud to announce Alternative Manufacturing Inc.’s (AMI) IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) recertification. AMI is an electronics contract manufacturing company based in Winthrop, Maine and provides PCB assembly, wire harness production, and product assembly for a variety of industries. To earn recertification of the QML, AMI 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.
Electronics and Textiles Come Together at IPC E-Textiles 2018
Jun 04, 2018 | If your company has e-textiles and/or stretchable technologies on its roadmap and you find yourself asking the question, “How can I merge smart fabrics with smart engineering?” IPC has developed a technical and business education workshop to answer these questions and more. IPC E-Textiles 2018 will take place on September 13, 2018 in Des Plaines, Ill., and will bring together innovators, technologists and engineers to collaborate, and identify partners and solutions to propel growth for the e-textiles market.
New IPC Report Shows Turnaround in North American PCB Market Size and Domestic Production 2018 Annual Report on the North American PCB Industry Released
Jun 03, 2018 | IPC’s 2018 Annual Report on the North American PCB Industry, published this week, contains data showing the industry’s turnaround as it emerged in 2017 and how it affects different segments of the industry.
North American PCB Industry Growth Continues but at a Slower Pace IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2018
May 29, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the April 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Industry shipments and orders in April continued to grow but at a slowing pace. The book-to-bill ratio decreased but remained strong at 1.08.
IPC Releases Additional Test Coupons for the IPC-2221B Gerber Coupon Generator Test Coupons provide structural integrity verification based on current printed board design technology
May 22, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® would like to announce the release of additional test coupons for the IPC-2221B Gerber Coupon Generator, an exclusive annual subscription service for IPC member companies. The IPC-2221B Gerber Coupon Generator subscription service is the only service providing new, industry approved test coupons addressing blind, buried, stacked and staggered via structures. The most commonly used coupons for product acceptance are “AB,” “AB/R” and “D” which were introduced in 2016.
Ventec International Group Awarded IPC-4101/40 Qualified Products Listing Certification
May 21, 2018 | IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded Ventec International Group, a global electronics materials manufacturing company headquartered in Suzhou, China, a second IPC-4101 Qualified Products Listing (QPL). Ventec successfully qualified their products, VT-90H and VT-901, to specification sheet 40 of IPC-4101E, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards.
Electronics Industry Executives Meet in DC to Urge Action on Pro-Manufacturing Policies
May 15, 2018 | C-level executives from top electronics companies across the United States – all members of IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® – will gather in Washington, D.C. on May 21-23 for discussions with members of Congress and the Administration on issues that are critical to the future of the electronics industry and U.S. economy. IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2018 is IPC’s premier advocacy event, presenting members with the opportunity to conduct high-level meetings with their elected officials.
IPC Automotive Electronics Reliability Forum Highlights Future of Automotive Electronics Design and Manufacturing
May 15, 2018 | Fueled by strong growth in electric vehicles and autonomous cars, and a dramatic increase in electronics content in conventional automobiles and trucks, automotive electronics are crucial components of engine, ignition, and transmission management; entertainment, navigation, diagnostic tools and safety systems. IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries has gathered thought leaders and subject matter experts from leading electronics and automotive companies to discuss the future of automotive electronics design and manufacturing at “IPC Automotive Electronics Reliability Forum,” June 4-5 in Nuremberg, Germany.
IPC and ITI to Host Conference on Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements
May 13, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) will host a conference series on “Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements” this June.
Electronics Industry Says Trump Administration Tariffs on China Could Harm U.S. Electronics Companies
May 13, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries, the global industry association representing the $2 trillion global electronics industry, today warned that the Trump administration’s plan to impose higher tariffs on goods imported from China could harm many small- and medium-sized U.S. electronics manufacturers that rely on Chinese materials, components and equipment to produce their products.
IPC to Host High Reliability Forum in Baltimore Technical conference to focus on electronics subjected to harsh use environments
May 01, 2018 | Mil-aero and automotive engineers who want to increase their knowledge of electronics subjected to harsh use environments should attend IPC’s High Reliability Forum in Linthicum (Baltimore), Md., May 15-17, 2018.
North American PCB Industry Growth Continues Upward
Apr 26, 2018 | IPC announced today the March 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Industry shipments and orders continued to grow at a brisk pace in March. The book-to-bill ratio retreated from its peak but remained strong at 1.13.
IPC Assembly Quality Benchmark Study Open to Participants, Survey Deadline Extended to April 30
Apr 24, 2018 | The annual Quality Benchmark Study for Electronics Assembly, one of IPC’s most popular studies, is currently underway. The survey is online and available in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The deadline for participation has been extended to April 30.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition Winner Crowned at Global Industrie/Midest 2018 in Paris
Apr 18, 2018 | IPC, in conjunction with Global Industrie/Midest, Snese and IFTEC, conducted an IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Paris on March 27-30, 2018. The competition was fierce as 48 competitors went soldering iron to soldering iron to compete for the coveted hand soldering competition crown. For the first time in the IPC hand soldering competition history, the top three winners came from the same company, Matra Electronique in France. Taking first place with a cash prize of €300 and winning a JBC soldering station was Nathalie Kaladgwe, who earned 440 points out of a possible 445. Kaladgwe will be invited to compete at the IPC World Championship Hand Soldering Competition at IPC APEX EXPO 2019, San Diego, in January 2019.
Don Dupriest Elected to Chair Top IPC Standards Leadership Committee
Apr 12, 2018 | Don Dupriest, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, has been elected chair of the IPC Technical Activities Executive Committee (TAEC) for a two-year term. Dupriest succeeds Chris Mahanna of Robisan Laboratory, Inc., who held the role for IPC's top standards development oversight committee for the past two years.
North American PCB Industry Rebound Continues IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2018
Apr 03, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the February 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Year-over-year shipment and order growth continued in February, and the book-to-bill ratio climbed to 1.17.
IPC Pulse of the Electronics Industry Survey Shows Strong Business Outlook
Apr 02, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®
IPC released the results of its first-quarter 2018 global Pulse of the Electronics Industry survey at IPC APEX EXPO 2018 in San Diego on February 28. The survey shows worldwide business environment scores as positive and strengthening. The outlook for the next six months and 12 months climbed to their highest levels since the quarterly survey was launched in July 2017.
IPC Global Assembly Equipment and Solder Statistical Programs Ope
Mar 26, 2018 | IPC’s statistical programs for the global assembly equipment and solder industries are now open to new participants for 2018. The deadline for IPC members to sign up is April 6. Participation is free to IPC-member companies as a benefit of membership.
IPC Urges Trump Administration to Take Measured Approach in Levying Higher Tariffs on Electronics from China
Mar 22, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, the global industry association representing the $2 trillion global electronics industry, expressed concern today following President Trump’s announcement that he will impose significantly higher tariffs on electronics imported from China.
IPC Volunteers Honored for their Contributions to the Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO 2018 More than 300 awards presented
Mar 14, 2018 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® presented Committee Leadership, Distinguished Committee Service and Special Recognition Awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2018 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 Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2019
Mar 14, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts and course proposals for IPC APEX EXPO 2019 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place January 27, 28 and 31, 2019 and the technical conference will take place January 29–31, 2019.
Yusaku Kono and Pierre-Emmanuel Goutorbe Receive IPC Rising Star Awards
Mar 12, 2018 | In recognition of their leadership and contributions to IPC and the electronics industry within the past five years, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® presented an IPC Rising Star award to Yusaku Kono, Japan Unix, and Pierre-Emmauel Gourtorbe, Airbus, at IPC APEX EXPO 2018.
Electronics Industry Succeeds at the Velocity of Technology at IPC APEX EXPO 2018
Mar 08, 2018 | It was all business at IPC APEX EXPO 2018 as 9,169 electronics manufacturing professionals from 43 countries converged at the San Diego Convention Center. In addition to experiencing a 22 percent increase in first-day show floor attendance, IPC APEX EXPO hosted a sold-out exhibition: 479 exhibitors showcased cutting-edge products and services on 149,700 net square feet, making it the largest exhibition in a decade. And with more than 80 percent of the 4,574 attendees identifying themselves as key buyers or influencers, the exhibitors at North America's largest electronics assembly event enjoyed three days of qualified leads, business development and brisk sales.
Linda Woody and Stephen Tisdale Earn Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Awards Award honors two IPC members who have exhibited ongoing leadership
Mar 07, 2018 | In recognition of their ongoing leadership in developing and promoting IPC standards on a global basis, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® bestowed an Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award upon Linda Woody, LWC Consulting, and Stephen Tisdale, Tisdale Environmental Consulting LLC at IPC APEX EXPO® 2018.
North American PCB Sales and Orders Continue to Climb IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for January 2018
Mar 07, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the January 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Both sales and orders were up year-over-year in January. Due to continued strong order growth in January, the book-to-bill ratio climbed to a 12-year high of 1.16.
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