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Congressman Mike Honda Visits Bay Area Circuits’ Manufacturing Plant in California
Apr 07, 2016 | Today, Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA-17) met with executives and employees of Bay Area Circuits at their manufacturing facility in Fremont, California. Coordinated by IPC, the world's leading association for electronics manufacturing companies, this visit is part of a nationwide effort to educate policymakers about legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
IPC-2581 Consortium Member Fujitsu Successfully Fabricates Multi-Layer PCB from IPC-2581B Design File
Apr 07, 2016 | The electronics industry has never settled on a single approach for moving printed board design data to manufacturing. With the release of IPC-2581B, Generic Requirements for Printed Board Assembly Products Manufacturing Description Data and Transfer Methodology, design engineers now have a way to organize and convey printed circuit board designs from CAD tools in a single intelligent file to manufacturing for fabrication, assembly and test.
North American PCB Sales Rebound - IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for February 2016
Apr 01, 2016 | IPC announced today the February 2016 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales rebounded in February, outpacing orders and reducing the book-to-bill ratio to 1.02.
CONGRESSMAN RON KIND VISITS MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WISCONSIN
Mar 31, 2016 | Today, Congressman Ron Kind (D-WIS) met with executives and employees of IPC-member company TTM Technologies, Inc. at their manufacturing facility in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Coordinated by IPC, the world’s leading association for the electronics manufacturing industry, this visit is part of an ongoing effort to help policymakers learn first-hand about legislative and regulatory issues that impact the electronic interconnect industry.
Four Industry Volunteers Receive IPC Rising Star Award
Mar 27, 2016 | In recognition of their leadership roles and support to 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 2016. There award recipients were: Steven Bowles, L-3 Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Cincinnati; Stan Rak, Continental Automotive GmbH; Matt Turpin, Zentech Manufacturing; and Peter Zhou, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
IPC Crowns Winner of Hand Soldering World Championship
Mar 23, 2016 | The fifth annual IPC Hand Soldering World Championship at IPC APEX EXPO® March 16-17 drew 10 competitors from around the world. Victors from IPC hand soldering competitions in Indonesia, China, Europe, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and India were challenged with building a functional electronics assembly within a one-hour time limit. Completing the championship round with a score of 534 points out of 550, Vu Thi Xuan, UMC Electronics Vietnam Ltd., was crowned champion, earning her a $1,000 cash prize, a new America Hakko Products, Inc. soldering station and bragging rights as the world's best hand solderer.
IPC Honors BAE Systems and Shengyi Technology Co., Ltd. with Corporate Recognition Awards
Mar 22, 2016 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® bestowed its highest corporate honors to two member companies, BAE Systems and Shengyi Technology Co., Ltd. During a luncheon at IPC APEX EXPO®, the IPC Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award was presented to BAE Systems and the IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award to Shengyi Technology Co. Ltd.
IPC Volunteers Honored for Contributions to Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO
Mar 22, 2016 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® presented Committee Leadership, Distinguished Committee Service and Special Recognition Awards at IPC APEX EXPO® at the Las Vegas 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.
Long-time IPC Volunteer, Patricia Goldman Inducted Into IPC Hall of Fame
Mar 18, 2016 | In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Patricia (Patty) Goldman, managing editor, I-Connect007, was honored with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award. Presented at IPC APEX EXPO® at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the IPC Hall of Fame Award represents IPC's highest level of volunteer recognition.
IPC Committee Works to Develop Shop Floor Communication Standard
Mar 18, 2016 | On Wednesday, March 16, at IPC APEX EXPO, IPC’s 2-13 Shop Floor Communications Subcommittee brought together leading software developers, machine vendors, assembly equipment manufacturers and their customers to work on development of a new IPC standard to meet the current and future needs of industry that will fill a gap identified by the group. This new standard will provide uniformity of data protocols that will allow ease of machine to machine communication.
IPC Elects New Officers and Members to IPC Board
Mar 16, 2016 | The Nominating and Governance Committee of the IPC Board of Directors presented nine candidates for election at the IPC Annual Meeting on March 15, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Three candidates were elected as Board officers and will serve two-year terms. Three were elected as new Board members and three were selected for term renewal. All six Board members will serve a four-year term.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition to Heat Up SMT Hybrid Packaging 2016
Mar 08, 2016 | IPC’s Hand Soldering Competition at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2016 will see skilled competitors go soldering iron to soldering iron, April 26-28, as they compete for cash prizes and a coveted spot at the IPC Hand Soldering World Championship at IPC APEX EXPO® in San Diego in 2017.
IPC Opens Office in Brussels, Belgium Office to provide EU member support, standards development and educational offering
Mar 03, 2016 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is pleased to announce the official opening of a new office in Brussels, Belgium. The office will deliver the full suite of IPC products and services, including member support, standards development activities, educational opportunities, and more to all members in Europe.
North American PCB Book-to-Bill Ratio Increases to 1.04
Mar 02, 2016 | IPC announced today the January 2016 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales and orders slumped in January, but orders continued to outpace sales, bringing the book-to-bill ratio up to 1.04.
IPC Joins NextFlex Standards development key focus of IPC involvement in flexible hybrid manufacturing institute
Feb 25, 2016 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has become a partner of NextFlex, America’s flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing institute, which is based in Mountain View, Calif. As part of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), this new public-private partnership aims to establish America as the global leader in the flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing space.
IPC Releases Global Policy Framework, Announces Dates for “IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2016”
Feb 24, 2016 | The world’s leading advocate for the electronics industry today released its Global Policy Framework for 2016, and announced the dates of its major U.S. public policy advocacy event of the year, coming up in April.
IPC News: IPC Releases the IPC-2221B Gerber Coupon Generator to Members
Feb 23, 2016 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the release of the IPC-2221B Gerber Coupon Generator, a new annual subscription service for IPC members. The IPC-6012C-TC Test Coupon Addendum to the IPC-6012C, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards, allows a user or supplier to enter into an agreement to use the new IPC-2221B Appendix A test coupon designs for acceptance of production lots. Not doing so results in micro section evaluations based on outdated test designs going back to the late 1980s, which do little to properly assess modern technology needs.
Best Technical Paper at IPC APEX EXPO 2016 Selected
Feb 18, 2016 | The best technical conference paper of IPC APEX EXPO® 2016 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, March 15.
New Products at IPC APEX EXPO 2016 to Showcase Forward-Thinking Technology and Innovation
Feb 15, 2016 | New opportunities and answers to industry challenges will abound as leaders in the electronics manufacturing industry debut cutting-edge products and services at IPC APEX EXPO®, March, 15–17, 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In keeping with the event’s theme, “Forward Thinking for Tomorrow’s Technology,” a significant number of exhibitors will be introducing new products at the show. Exhibitors will also feature chemicals, materials, and equipment for PCB manufacturing, as well as design software and printed electronics.
IPC APEX EXPO Buzz Sessions Cover Hot Industry Trends and Insight into Tomorrow’s Technology
Feb 10, 2016 | Tackling the hot topics that have the electronics industry “buzzing,” seven free Buzz sessions will be offered at IPC APEX EXPO®, March 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The industry’s top technical experts will provide information and insight on subjects ranging from conformal coating and lead-free solder alloys to R&D funding and a market outlook for the global electronics supply chain.
North American PCB Industry Ends 2015 with 0.4 Percent Sales Growth
Feb 03, 2016 | IPC announced the December 2015 findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Slow sales growth continued in December, bringing 2015 to a close at 0.4 percent growth over 2014. The book-to-bill ratio returned to parity at 1.00 in December.
IPC Electronics Assembly Industry Wage Rate and Salary Study Shows Slight Upturn in Salary Increases for 2016
Jan 20, 2016 | IPC’s recently published biennial wage and salary study for the electronics assembly industry shows a nominal upturn in salary increases from 2015 to 2016. Reporting on data from 162 U.S. and Canadian EMS and OEM facilities, IPC’s 2015 Wage Rate & Salary Study for the North American Electronics Assembly Industry is a valuable tool for electronics assembly companies to gauge the competitiveness of their compensation, benefits and policies in competing for the best talent in the industry.
Meet the Forward Thinkers of Today at IPC APEX EXPO 2016 Free Networking Events
Jan 19, 2016 | IPC APEX EXPO 2016 attendees can meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers in one place at one time at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 13–17.
Now Available: Amendments for J-STD-001F and IPC-A-610F
Jan 17, 2016 | In order to keep up with industry demand, IPC has released amendments for J-STD-001F, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, and IPC-A-610F, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies. For each standard, IPC-A-610F Amendment 1 and IPC J-STD-001F Amendment 1 represents a critical shift to deliver necessary updates to these already robust standards.
IPC Applauds President Obama for Recognizing Manufacturing’s Key Role in U.S. Job Creation Statement from John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO
Jan 17, 2016 | On behalf of the 800,000 people employed throughout our 2,200 member facilities in the United States, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® commends President Obama for highlighting the critical and continuing contribution of the manufacturing sector to the U.S. economy, in his final State of the Union address.
IPC Commends U.S. Senate on Passage of Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Statement from John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO
Dec 20, 2015 | On behalf of IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and an estimated 800,000 people employed in our 2,200 U.S. member facilities, we commend the U.S. Senate for passing the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697).
Congressional Passage of ‘Tax Extenders’ Bill Is Great News for U.S. Electronics Manufacturers
Dec 17, 2015 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® today is applauding the U.S. Congress for enacting meaningful tax reform legislation, including making the research and development (R&D) tax credit permanent.
IPC APEX EXPO 2016 Educational Programs Highlight Research, Innovation and Forward Thinking Registration Now Open
Dec 16, 2015 | The latest technical research, industry best practices, ground-breaking technologies and forward thinking innovations will take center stage throughout the IPC APEX EXPO® 2016 technical conference and professional development courses, which will take place March 13–17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration is now open at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.
IPC Study on North American PCB Industry Forecasts Moderate Domestic Production Growth Through 2017
Dec 05, 2015 | The estimated size of the North American printed circuit board (PCB) market declined in 2014 for the fourth consecutive year, driven by continued declines in rigid PCB sales, according to IPC's 2015 Analysis and Forecast for the North American PCB Industry, but the signs are positive for 2015 and beyond.
Congressman Chris Van Hollen Tours Zentech Manufacturing in Baltimore
Dec 01, 2015 | Today, Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD-8) met with executives and employees of IPC-member company Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. at the company's manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. Coordinated by IPC, the world’s leading association for electronics manufacturing companies, this visit is part of a nationwide effort to educate policymakers about legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition Winner Crowned at productronica 2015 Jacek Majchrzak, PartnerTech Poland, takes second consecutive win
Dec 01, 2015 | A record number of 47 European competitors went soldering iron to soldering iron at IPC’s Hand Soldering Competition at productronica 2015, November 10–13 in Munich. Taking first place with a score of 501 points out of a maximum 506, was Jacek Majchrzak, ParterTech Poland. Majchrzak was also crowned first place winner at productronica 2013.
North American PCB Sales Growth Continues at a Slow Pace IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2015
Dec 01, 2015 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the October findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Modest sales growth continued in October and the book-to-bill ratio retreated to 1.02.
U.S. Congressman Bob Dold Tours Creation Technologies in Chicago
Dec 01, 2015 | Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Dold (R-IL-10) met with executives and employees of IPC-member company Creation Technologies at the company's manufacturing facility in Chicago, Illinois. Coordinated by IPC, the world’s leading association for electronics manufacturing companies, this visit is part of a nationwide effort to educate policymakers about legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions Tours Suntronic, Inc. in Texas
Nov 14, 2015 | Today, U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32) met with executives and employees of IPC-member company Suntronic, Inc. at the company's manufacturing facility in Richardson, Texas. Coordinated by IPC, the world’s leading association for electronics manufacturing companies, this visit is part of a nationwide effort to educate policymakers about legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
IPC Congratulates Congressman Paul Ryan on Election to Speaker of the House of Representatives Statement from John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO
Nov 01, 2015 | On behalf of IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and the estimated 800,000 people employed in our 2,200 U.S. member facilities, we congratulate Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) on his election to the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
IPC APEX EXPO Keynote Presentations Cover Innovations, Inventions and the Rise of Warbots
Oct 11, 2015 | Each year, IPC APEX EXPO® features industry’s most dynamic and innovative minds to deliver keynote presentations that are forward thinking, inspirational and entertaining. IPC APEX EXPO 2016 will feature Dean Kamen, inventor, entrepreneur and tireless advocate for science and technology, as the opening keynote presenter on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Kamen will present, “Inventions and Innovations.”
WORLD PCB PRODUCTION IN 2014 ESTIMATED AT $60.2 BILLION IPC World PCB Production Report Released
Sep 30, 2015 | The world market for printed circuit boards (PCBs) reached an estimated $60.2 billion in value in 2014, growing just 0.7 percent in real terms, according to IPC’s World PCB Production Report for the Year 2014. Production growth in China, Thailand and Vietnam compensated for declining PCB production in most other regions. Developed by a team of the world's leading PCB industry analysts, the annual study is the definitive source of PCB production data, indicating the volumes and types of PCBs being made in the world’s major producing countries.
IPC Releases Revision D for IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards
Sep 30, 2015 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released IPC-6012D, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards. IPC delivers the most current specifications for rigid printed board requirements to the electronic industry. The newly updated revision D will be release in conjunction with IPC-6012DS, Space and Military Avionics Applications Addendum to IPC-6012D, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards, which addresses requirements for space and military avionics.
EU Directives and Regulations Significantly Impact Electronics Industry IPC Gathers Experts to Discuss Government Regulation in the EU
Sep 18, 2015 | September 10 European Union (EU) Court of Justice ruling on a case on the calculation of levels of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in articles under the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) regulation will significantly increase REACH reporting requirements in the electronics industry. For electronics manufacturers who want to learn more about the effect of the ruling on their compliance program, Teresa Bernheim, Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) will provide an update at IPC Conference on Government Regulation on October 13, 2015 in Essen, Germany.
IPC to Host Europe Forum: Innovation for Reliability in Essen, Germany
Sep 16, 2015 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will host this year’s Europe Forum: Innovation for Reliability in October in Essen, Germany. This three day event consists of two parts. The 9th Annual CALCE Tin Whiskers Symposium on 13 October, followed by the Technical Conference: Innovation for Reliability on 14-15 October.
Congressman Paul Ryan Tours Creation Technologies in Wisconsin Visit Co-Hosted by IPC as Part of Effort to Connect Electronics Manufacturers with Policymake
Sep 03, 2015 | Today, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI-1), Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, met with executives and employees of IPC-member company Creation Technologies at the company's manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Coordinated by IPC, the world’s leading association for electronics manufacturing companies, this visit is part of a nationwide effort to inform policymakers about legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
IPC Releases Annual Electronics Industry Quality Benchmark Study
Sep 02, 2015 | IPC Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly 2015 is now available from IPC. The annual study provides data to electronics assembly companies interested in comparing their quality measurements to those of other assembly companies by company size, region and type of product.
IPC Applauds Launch of Flexible Hybrid Electronics Institute to Advance U.S. Manufacturing Statement from John Mitchell, IPC President and CEO
Aug 31, 2015 | On behalf of IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and an estimated 800,000 people employed in our 2,200 U.S. member facilities, we applaud the launch of the new public-private institute on flexible hybrid electronics in Mountain View, Calif. This new facility, which will contribute to America’s global competitiveness in manufacturing, is part of the new National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), which IPC has strongly supported.
IPC Releases White Paper on Conflict Minerals Due Diligence
Aug 31, 2015 | The Dodd-Frank Act continues to be burdensome for companies required to report on the usage of conflict minerals. In order to address industry concerns, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released IPC-1081, Conflict Minerals Due Diligence White Paper (IPC WP-1081), a document designed to help with some reporting woes.
IPC Welcomes Two New Senior Directors
Aug 26, 2015 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the addition of Russell Wynne, senior director of IT/Software, and Ayana Nickerson, senior director of training & certification programs to its staff at IPC headquarters in Bannockburn, Ill.
IPC Issues Technical Conference Participation Call for IPC APEX EXPO 2016
Aug 23, 2015 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The technical conference will be held March 15-17, 2016. The deadline for technical conference paper abstracts has been extended to September 14,, 2015.
IPC Releases IPC-4101D-WAM1, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards
Aug 20, 2015 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released IPC-4101D-WAM1, an amendment to the already valuable IPC-4101D, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards. This newly revised standard delivers trending information for base materials used for rigid and multilayer printed boards.
Congressman Mike Honda Tours Juki Automation Systems in California
Aug 20, 2015 | Today, Congressman Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley) met with executives and employees of IPC-member company Juki Automation Systems at the company’s facility in Fremont, Calif. Coordinated by IPC, the world’s leading association for electronics manufacturing companies, this visit is part of a nationwide effort to educate policymakers about legislative and regulatory issues that affect the electronics manufacturing industry.
North American PCB Business Rebounded in June
Aug 10, 2015 | IPC announced the June findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales and orders were up and the book-to-bill ratio strengthened to 1.06.
IPC Promotes Philip Carmichael to IPC President, Asia
Jul 01, 2015 | Effective today, July 1, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, has promoted Philip Carmichael to IPC President of Asia. Carmichael has served as president of IPC Greater China since January 2013 and will now expand his responsibilities to include member acquisition and support in Japan, Korea and ASEAN member states including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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