The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) is conducting an industry-wide survey to assess the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implementation for automated optical inspection (AOI) in board assembly. 

iNEMI’s PCB & Laminates Technology Integration Group (TIG) has identified thermoset hybrid PCB reliability as a critical focus area.

Over the last week, the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and several other countries and organizations have imposed severe and immediate sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine....

The iNEMI/IPC/Fraunhofer Eco-Design for Circular Electronics Economy comprised a series of interactive webinars featuring industry leaders sharing their experiences in implementing innovative/beyond regulatory compliance eco-design work. The goal of this educational...

Hundreds of PCB designs are released to be quoted or fabricated every day around the world. Most of the released designs will have engineering questions (EQs), which are also called...

The International Material Data System (IMDS) has been the global automotive product declaration system for more than 20 years. With over 200,000 companies collecting about 90M declarations, the automotive industry...

IPC recently made the case for a resilient electronics manufacturing ecosystem and further investments in advanced packaging at the inaugural meeting of the European Commission’s consultation on secure supply chains.

Rigid-Flex PCBs are reliable and cost-effective That's why they are used in industrial applications across several verticals.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), IPC, and Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) coordinated on an industry response to EPA’s proposed compliance date for PIP (3:1)-containing articles.

Learn more about IPC's firmware standard.

On November 4, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled a much-anticipated update to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program — called CMMC 2.0 — and electronics manufacturers will want to...

Biden administration to enforce vaccine mandate for U.S. companies with over 100 employees.

EPA extends PIP (3:1) compliance date.

IPC wants members to have up-to-date, critical economic and operational data to help them make decisions about their day-to-day business operations. To that end, IPC created the IPC Economic Outlook...

IPC Concerned over EEE Criteria in EU Sustainability Regulation

On September 27, IPC submitted comments on a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the...

Representatives from global companies across the value chain were invited by AIAG, IPC, and SEMI to discuss and consider industry challenges by their importance as well as the feasibility of...

The Biden administration, as part of its review of the U.S. relationship with China, is considering initiating a new probe under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into...

The European Commission plans to introduce a “European Chips Act” to provide a European vision and strategy to boost cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the region.

A 14-minute video, “Electronics Materials: From Vectors to Circles” by Roger L. Franz, a longtime leader in electronics and materials technologies and IPC Thought Leaders Program member, highlights the existing...

EPA is extending compliance deadlines to March 8, 2022, for the prohibitions on processing and distribution and the associated recordkeeping requirements.

IPC is calling on the U.S. Congress to make improvements to critically important legislation that would boost investment in federal research and development (R&D) in 10 high-tech fields.

IPC members, you can help IPC help you by letting us know of any existing or potential sources of original artwork related to electronics manufacturing.

IPC Design brings printed board design professionals together to connect with other designers, enjoy education and training opportunities, mentor and encourage the next generation of designer engineers, and above all,...

In another step forward for U.S. taxpayers, defense readiness, and the electronics industry supply chain, the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense has allocated $7.5 million for lead-free electronics R&D...

A presentation developed by IPC consultant and member of IPC’s Thought Leaders program, Olivier Coulon, DECISION Etudes & Conseil, summarizes the of METIS (MicroElectronics Training Industry and Skills) Strategy which...

PC places a high priority on government relations (GR): because so many public policy debates have significant impacts on our members. IPC is guided by your perspectives on these issues,...

On 11 June 2021, the German Supply Chain Act was adopted by the German Parliament by a large majority, introducing binding human rights and environmental due diligence obligations for companies. After lengthy...

On May 26, 2021, Chemical Watch and IPC co-organized a webinar, “China’s MEE Order 12: An Update for the Electronic Industry.” MEE Order 12 is the China’s Ministry of Environment...

IPC is committed to providing training solutions that meet trainees at their level and help build a culture of continuous learning throughout the electronics manufacturing industry. IPC President and CEO...