First Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) in Vienna Inspires Participants from 20 Countries

The first Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) in Vienna was a great success The new international conference, organized by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung e. V. (FED) and IPC, brought together experts and industry representatives from 20 countries and four continents. The aim of the PEDC was to create a new European platform for the exchange of information on current developments and trends in electronics design.

Electronics Industry Demand Reaches Neutral Ground

IPC releases January 2025 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report

Demand in the electronics industry recovered to 100 in December, marking the threshold between contraction and expansion after four consecutive months below this level according to IPC’s January Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 59.6 Percent in December

IPC releases PCB industry results for December 2024

IPC announced today the December 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.19.

North American EMS Industry Down 7.8 Percent in December

IPC releases EMS industry results for December 2024

IPC announced today the December 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.26.

Marcy LaRont Named Executive Director of I-Connect007 Group

Marcy LaRont, a printed circuit board (PCB) industry veteran who has been working as the managing editor for PCB007 magazine this past year, has been named executive director of the I-Connect007 group of publications, which was purchased by IPC in 2022. She succeeds Barry Matties, publisher and original founder of the I-Connect007 publications, who will continue on in an advisor capacity.

IPC Expands Presence in Malaysia, Hires New Country Manager

IPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ranee Ramya, Ph.D., as country manager for Malaysia. This strategic step reflects IPC’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in one of Asia's most dynamic electronics and semiconductor hubs.