The obligation to submit data on substances of very high concern (SVHC) in articles applies as of January 5.  This obligation applies to all companies placing articles containing SVHCs on...

IPC is committed to providing the cutting-edge content and networking opportunities that attendees have come to expect from IPC APEX EXPO over the past 20 years. This year, we will...

As global supply chains have grown increasingly complex, policymakers, industry, and civil society have been looking for ways to use supply chain requirements to reduce the negative environmental and social...

The IPC Global Government Relations team expanded its advocacy efforts in 2020, helping further the competitive excellence and financial success of IPC members.

Skilled employees can be hard to come by. How do you turn new hires, with little experience, into the skilled workers you need to deliver quality automotive electronics and wire...

If your company manufactures or imports chemicals in the United States, then you need to review the proposed rule to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “TSCA Fees Rule.” Comments are...

The U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopens this week (week of January 11, 2021) for new applications.

The U.S. Department of Defense’s new cyber security standards for defense contractors are creating significant costs and uncertainties for electronics manufacturers, but industry leaders are trying to make it work,...

If your company manufactures or imports chemicals in the United States, then you need to review the pre-publication version of proposed changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “TSCA...

In this month’s report, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, Manufacturer’s Sentiment (PMI) and end markets for electronics.

IPC applauds the U.S. Congress for approving more than $900 billion in aid to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The package provides economic support in the form of unemployment...

The following op-ed on lead-free electronics used in defense equipment by IPC President and CEO John Mitchell appeared in Defense News and Military Times.

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule. IPC is still reviewing the proposed updates, but it appears to...

Pfizer, Moderna and other companies are or are preparing to distribute their COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. states and territories. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has made recommendations on...

This morning, the U.S. Treasury Department released its long-awaited report on the foreign currency exchange policies of U.S. trading partners. While the U.S. placed ten countries on their monitoring list...

How important is it to clean printed circuit boards to avoid electrical defects? According to Mike Konrad, Aqueous, a 4 percent reduction in peak reflow temperature can increase board contamination...

If there is one takeaway from 2020, it’s that “business as usual” is in the rearview mirror. Supply chain disruptions associated with the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing global recession...

Welcome to the first edition of IPC E-Textiles Exchange Update, a monthly communication from IPC to announce the latest videos posted to IPC E-Textiles Exchange, a free and open online...

As the coronavirus pandemic has persisted, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strengthened its worker health protections and increased the number of workplace inspections, resulting in an increase...

IPC training opportunities for 2021. Electronics Workforce Training, PCB Design and Professional Development round out your learning and development plans for 2021.

In this month’s (November 2020) report, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, Manufacturer’s Sentiment (PMI) and end markets for electronics.

Senior executives from across the European electronics manufacturing value chain gathered virtually last week to meet European Commission officials and advocate for policies to ensure our sector’s competitiveness in a...

Matt Kelly Tech Talk video podcast with Global SMT and Packaging's Trevor Galbraith.

ECHA formally launches the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.

John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, introduces IPC E-Textiles Exchange on IPC EDGE, IPC’s online learning platform, to provide an international forum for on-demand education, standards development, and collaboration in...

Here is a rundown of what we at IPC are pressing members of Congress to prioritize in the waning days of 2020: COVID-19 recovery, National Defense Authorization Act, Appropriations.

Electronics and automotive industries collaborate on automotive electronics standards.

IPC President and CEO John Mitchell details exciting new changes coming to IPC membership, making the process easier for you and your company, and enabling all your employees, no matter...

John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, addresses how IPC Electronics Workforce Training courses will help IPC members overcome workforce skills gap challenges with essential and value-added coursework that is curated...

ECHA formally launches the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.