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IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

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IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Submit Poster Abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2014 in Las Vegas

Sep 26, 2013 | 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, March 25–27, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chinese Government Suspends Cyanide-Gold Plating Ban

Sep 25, 2013 | On September 23, 2013, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China issued a circular postponing the implementation of the regulation that would have eliminated cyanide-gold plating at the end of 2014.

IPC Hand Soldering Competition to Heat Up productronica

Sep 24, 2013 | In the cool November weather in Munich, IPC’s Hand Soldering Competition is sure to heat things up at productronica 2013, stand A3.415.

Dr. Peter Diamandis Chosen to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2014 Industry Votes to Hear from Visionary CEO, Exponential Technology Expert

Sep 18, 2013 | Peter Diamandis, M.D., has been selected through a vote of electronics industry professionals to present the opening keynote at IPC APEX EXPO® on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Las Vegas.

Technology, Economics and Electronics to Converge at IPC Technology Market Research Conference (TMRC)

Sep 17, 2013 | Industry thought leaders will present a high-level look at new technologies against a backdrop of domestic and global economics during the IPC Technology Market Research Conference (TMRC), September 25–26 in Chicago.

World PCB Market Grew 1.7 Percent in 2012 According to IPC World PCB Production Report

Sep 17, 2013 | The world market for PCBs reached nearly $60 billion in 2012, with 1.7 percent real growth over 2011, according to IPC’s World PCB Production Report for the Year 2012.

 “Top 10 Producing Countries and their Percent of World Output in 2012” chart.

IPC Event Focuses on Real-world Approach to Electronics Reliability Experts from Intel, Indium and CalTech to address materials technology and testing strategies

Sep 12, 2013 | Subject-matter experts will provide insights into electronics reliability challenges during the IPC Conference on Solder and Reliability in Costa Mesa, Calif., November 13–14.

North American PCB Sales and Orders Trending Upward IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2013

Sep 10, 2013 | IPC announced the July findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Sales and order growth both continued trending upward.

IPC Online Store Now Offers 2013 iNEMI Roadmap Publication complements information in IPC International Roadmap

Sep 06, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces its online store is selling the 2013 Roadmap from the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) through a special agreement between the two organizations.

Understanding Current and Proposed Conflict Minerals Regulations Get Compliance Information at IPC’s “Conflict Minerals: Complying with EU and US Laws” Conference

Aug 14, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will host one-day conference, “Conflict Minerals: Complying with EU and US Laws” on October 23, 2013, in Brussels to help European and U.S. companies plan for compliance with current and future customer and legal requirements.

IPC Technology Market Research Conference Agenda Announced Thought Leaders to Deliver Insights Into Market and Technology Trends

Aug 13, 2013 | Experts from industry giants, government and academia will take center stage September 25–26 at the IPC Technology Market Research Conference (TMRC) in Chicago.

New Global EMS Business Report from IPC Tracks Business Performance Metrics on Three Continents

Aug 09, 2013 | The Global EMS Business Report, published in July by IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, is the first in a quarterly series that reports average financial and operational performance metrics for a sample of EMS companies in North America, China and Europe.

IPC Study on North American PCB Industry Forecasts Modest Growth by Year’s End

Aug 09, 2013 | North American printed circuit board (PCB) production should see a return to modest growth by the end of 2013.

IPC APEX India Contest to Showcase PCB Designers’ Skills

Aug 07, 2013 | PCB design skills will be put to the test at IPC’s PCB Design Contest, scheduled to take place 26 August 2013 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bangalore, India as part of IPC APEX India™.

IPC's Revised 2013 PCB Forecast Lowered But Still Positive

Aug 07, 2013 | IPC announced the June findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Based on the market's slow response to order growth this year, IPC has revised downward its 2013 PCB sales forecast.

Trends in North American PCB Book-to-Bill Ratio

New DVD Helps Industry Understand Requirements of Conflict Minerals Regulation

Aug 01, 2013 | As the first filing deadline approaches, electronics manufacturers and suppliers preparing for compliance with the U.S. SEC conflict minerals regulation have a new resource for answers and facts with IPC’s 2013 Conflict Minerals Conference Proceedings.

IPC and JPCA Release Industry’s First Design Guidelines for Printed Electronics

Jul 31, 2013 | Today, the electronics manufacturing industry’s first design guidelines for printed electronics, IPC/JPCA-2291, Design Guidelines for Printed Electronics, was released by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and JPCA.

IPC APEX India Educational Workshops to Address Design, Assembly and Process Challenges in Electronics Manufacturing

Jul 24, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces that IPC APEX India™ will offer a comprehensive program of both half- and full-day workshops designed to help engineers find solutions to their most pressing concerns in electronics manufacturing.

IPC APEX India Educational Workshops to Address Design, Assembly and Process Challenges in Electronics Manufacturing

Jul 24, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces that IPC APEX India™ will offer a comprehensive program of both half- and full-day workshops designed to help engineers find solutions to their most pressing concerns in electronics manufacturing.

IPC NORTH AMERICAN EMS MARKET REPORT SHOWS SMALL COMPANIES ARE THE INDUSTRY’S BRIGHT SPOT

Jul 20, 2013 | IPC North American EMS Market Report released this month by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®.

IPC NORTH AMERICAN PCB MARKET REPORT SHOWS MIL/AERO SALES GROWTH STILL OUTPACES OTHER VERTICAL MARKETS

Jul 19, 2013 | Printed circuit board (PCB) sales growth to the military/aerospace market continues to outpace sales to other vertical markets in North America, according to IPC’s July 2013 issue of North American PCB Market Report.

IPC APEX India Technical Conference to Highlight Pathways for Growth in the India Electronics Manufacturing Future

Jul 19, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will host IPC APEX India™ on 26–29 August 2013 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bangalore, India.

IPC APEX India Technical Conference to Highlight Pathways for Growth in the India Electronics Manufacturing Future

Jul 17, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will host IPC APEX India™ on 26–29 August 2013 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bangalore, India.

Charting the Course: Top Electronics Execs Plan September Gathering IPC Management Meetings Offer Forum for Solving Industry Challenges

Jul 17, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces its IPC Management Meetings, which provide a forum for company leaders to gain a high-level perspective on technology, market trends and management issues, will be held Tuesday, September 24, in Chicago.

Call for Participation in the 13th Electronic Circuits World Convention

Jul 09, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders worldwide to submit abstracts for the 13th Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC13) taking place May 7–9, 2014, at the Nuremberg Convention Center, Germany.

Gene Marks to Keynote at IPC Technology Market Research Conference Columnist and Author to Discuss Economic and Political Trends Affecting Business

Jul 03, 2013 | Columnist, author and small business owner Gene Marks will present the opening keynote at the IPC Technology Market Research Conference (TMRC), Wednesday, September 25, at the Allerton Hotel in Chicago.

IPC Issues Call for Awards Nominations Hundreds of Leaders in Electronics Manufacturing Industry to be Honored

Jul 03, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces a Call for Awards Nominations to recognize the countless volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to IPC standards development and other vital IPC activities.

Getting Out the Vote for the IPC APEX EXPO 2014 Opening Keynote Thousands in the Electronics Industry Invited to Choose their Inspiration

Jul 01, 2013 | The decision of who will be the Opening Keynote at IPC APEX EXPO® 2014, March 25–27 in Las Vegas, is being put to a vote.

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results For May 2013

Jun 28, 2013 | IPC announced today the May findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The PCB book-to-bill ratio stayed strong for the sixth consecutive month, remaining at 1.10, an indication that recovery from nearly a two-year slump may be starting.

Trend in the Book-to-Bill Ratio for PCBs (including Rigid PCBs and Flexible Circuits) in North America

IPC APEX EXPO 2014 … EXHIBIT SPACE GOING FAST

Jun 24, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® reports that 95 percent of exhibit floor space has been sold for IPC APEX EXPO® 2014

IPC Announces Agenda for Component Technology Conference September Event to Target 3-D and Other Interconnection Solutions

Jun 20, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released the agenda for IPC Conference on Component Technology: Closing the Gap in the Chip to PCB Process, an event designed to help the PCB supply chain and chip manufacturers better meet industry demands for reliability and performance.

How Export Control Reform will Impact Business IPC Offers ITAR/EAR Webinar Series this July

Jun 17, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will offer an ITAR/EAR webinar series, bringing the latest information on current changes, possible upcoming changes and the impact these regulations may have on the supply chain.

Slow Growth Ahead for Economy and Electronics Industry, According to IPC

Jun 12, 2013 | Global economic growth is picking up, but the continuing economic crisis in the 17-nation euro area is delaying a meaningful recovery.

IPC Releases Study on Quality Benchmarks for EMS Industry

Jun 07, 2013 | IPC Study of Quality Benchmarks for the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Industry for 2013 is now available from IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®. T

PCB Book-To-Bill Ratio Reaches 34-Month High

May 30, 2013 | IPC announced today the April findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Notable among the month’s findings is the PCB book-to-bill ratio, which reached 1.10, its highest level since July 2010.

Trend in the Book-to-Bill Ratio for PCBs (including Rigid PCBs and Flexible Circuits) in North America

New IPC North American EMS Market Report Indicates Continued Growth Subscription to Monthly Report Now Available

May 29, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® launched a new series of monthly market research reports this spring with the publication of the IPC North American EMS Market Report.

IPC Offers Enhanced PCB Library Documentation with IPC-7351 Land Pattern Standard

May 20, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has teamed up with PCB Libraries, Inc.

SMTA, IPC to Co-locate Fall Events

May 16, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and the Surface Mount Technology Association announced today the finalized agreement to co-locate the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition (SMTA International) with the IPC Fall Standards Development Committee Meetings for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

IPC ESTC Offers New Opportunities for Standards Development

May 16, 2013 | Electronics industry professionals have a new venue for collaboration on IPC standards, with opportunities to participate in standards development meetings during IPC Electronic System Technologies Conference (IPC ESTC) in Las Vegas May 21–22.

IPC and CALCE Seek Technical Papers for Tin Whiskers Symposium

May 15, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® and the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) at the University of Maryland have issued a call for papers for the 7th International Symposium on Tin Whiskers.

New Electronics Coalition Eyes Industry-Wide Collaboration, Invites Stakeholders to Charter Meeting May 21 at IPC ESTC

May 14, 2013 | The Coalition for the Advancement of MicroElectronic Systems Technology (CAMEST),will hold its initial planning meeting and charter development May 21 during the IPC Electronic Systems Technologies Conference (IPC ESTC) at The New Tropicana in Las Vegas.

IPC APEX EXPO Named in Trade Show News Network’s Top 250 Trade Show List

May 08, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces that IPC APEX EXPO® 2012 has been recognized by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) as one of the top 250 trade shows in the United States.

Exploring Innovations in Electronics Manufacturing for Medical Devices IPC conference focuses on every stage of the medical devices supply chain

May 07, 2013 | , IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will host a one-and-a-half day conference, “Innovations in Electronics in Manufacturing for Medical Devices,” June 12–13 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Embedded Component Technology on the Rise Joint IPC/FED Event to Address Critical Technology and Business Issues

May 06, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces an ambitious technical agenda for the IPC/FED Conference on Embedded Components.

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2013

May 01, 2013 | IPC announced today the March findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Trends in the Book-to-Bill Ratio for PCBs (including Rigid PCBs and Flexible Circuits) in North America

Images and Graphics from IPC/WHMA-A-620B Now Available on DVD

Apr 29, 2013 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the release of a new DVD containing the photos and illustrations found in IPC/WHMA-A-620B, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.

Intel Executive Keynotes 2013 IPC Electronic System Technologies Conference

Apr 25, 2013 | IPC Electronic System Technologies Conference (IPC ESTC), Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Las Vegas.

Educating Policy Makers on Top Industry Concerns Focus of IPC Capitol Hill Day 2013

Apr 23, 2013 | Export controls, tax reform and conflict minerals regulations on the agenda

New IPC Certification Program Helps Electronics Manufacturers Protect Intellectual Property

Apr 19, 2013 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® recently launched a certification program that allows printed board manufacturers to demonstrate a commitment and ability to protect customers’ intellectual property and comply with industry best practices.

Courses at IPC ESTC to Explore Advanced Technology, Reliability and Product Performance Systems Approach to Product Realization Emphasized

Apr 17, 2013 | IPC ESTC will feature eight professional development courses examining packaging, materials, design and assembly considerations in electronics, from bare board to end-product, May 20–21 and May 23, 2013, at The New Tropicana in Las Vegas.

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