The latest EU Competitiveness Report, authored by former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and released this month, is a compelling call to action that should serve as a framework...

On a news-filled day at the Department of Commerce, IPC CEO John W. Mitchell hosted the agency’s chief export enforcement officer to speak candidly with members.

PRIDE Industries is the United States’ leading employer of people with disabilities and those with other barriers to employment, including veterans and former foster youth.

IPC celebrates Workforce Champions. Tell us your story.

Last week, IPC, ITI, and the Anthesis Group partnered to host an informative one-hour webinar aimed to demystify the complexities of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) for...

Introduction to PCB Design I and II are two online IPC courses dedicated to PCB design, scheduled for the next few months. The courses are held by Pietro Vergine, co-president...

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In mid-July, IPC’s Vice President of Education David Hernandez and Director of Workforce Partnerships Cory Blaylock, traveled to Washington, D.C. to tackle one of the most pressing issues in the...

The core of IPC’s strategy lies in an industry-driven talent pipeline. A talent pipeline is a systematic and strategic approach to identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining skilled individuals to ensure...

On July 17, IPC and iNEMI (the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative, a not-for-profit R&D consortium focused on future technology requirements) hosted a webinar to recap a four-hour in-person workshop held...

IPC achieved a landmark in 2023 by creating an apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. With such a registered framework in place, industry can work through IPC...

Detex Corporation has partnered with the Global Electronics Association to develop a funded apprenticeship program that upskills employees, builds certified electronics assemblers, and strengthens the local manufacturing workforce through education...

The upheaval of recent years reminds us that change is inevitable. Growth, on the other hand, is merely possible. Across the globe, growth in the electronics manufacturing sector is constrained...

Dr. John W. Mitchell, President & CEO of IPC, contributed his expertise as a panel speaker at the prestigious Keidanren Top Management Seminar on International Standards Strategy in Tokyo on...

The call for sustainability in the electronics industry reverberates globally, marking a pivotal moment in our history. With a commitment to fostering change, IPC is actively engaged in empowering manufacturers...

In March, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) unveiled a strategy aimed at catalyzing microelectronics innovation in the United States.

In early April, the European Commission took another step in advancing semiconductor technology by allocating the first tranche of funding for “pilot lines” under the European Chips Act.

The U.S. EPA recently finalized a risk management rule for methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

A new video released today by IPC says “focusing on chips just isn’t enough” when it comes to ensuring America’s resilience and security. Instead, the U.S. Government should take a comprehensive...

“Made in India” was a central phrase at EWPTE 2024. The wire harness event hosted the inaugural “India Pavilion” which showcased Indian wire harness companies on the exhibit floor. The...

Leaders of IPC member companies descended on Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 15 for the first IPC Impact Day of 2024. IPC Impact Days are a chance for industry executives...

In the ever-evolving world of electronics, staying ahead of the curve is essential for any professional in the field. At IPC, we understand the importance of cutting-edge knowledge and skills,...

Today, IPC delivered a letter to Congress signed by 49 industry executives urging them to sustain current investments in the electronics industrial base or risk putting the United States even...

The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) at Auburn University is again conducting a study on behalf of the Department of Defense to understand the issues and hurdles manufacturers...

Today, March 27, is the first anniversary of U.S. President Joe Biden’s “presidential determination” (PD) on printed circuit boards (PCBs), advanced packaging, and IC substrates – a milestone action by...

I am proud to share that IPC’s Apprenticeship Program is growing! We have just added our third occupation to our National Standards of Apprenticeship – Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer.  

When most people think of California, they think about miles of beautiful beaches, the Pacific Ocean, wineries, national parks and cities brimming with excitement. But did you know California is...

Although politics and theater may have permeated President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday night, there were several points when the substantive interests of the electronics manufacturing...

As revealed this week by an annual survey conducted by in4ma and sponsored by IPC Electronics Europe GmbH, the European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry experienced a robust 11 percent...

The European Commission published on 27 February its Communication on advanced materials. The Communication sets out the proposed approach to develop industrial leadership from Research and Innovation (R&I) through deployment. Electronics...