Global Electronics Association Debuts; New Name Elevates IPC’s 70-Year Legacy as Voice of $6 Trillion Electronics Industry

Electronics Standards and Certifications Leader Unveils New Vision and Mission for Supply Chain Harmonization and Advocacy, Releases Global Trade Flows Study

Today begins a new chapter for IPC as it officially becomes the Global Electronics Association, reflecting its role as the voice of the electronics industry. Guided by the vision of “Better electronics for a better world,” the Global Electronics Association (electronics.org) is dedicated to enhancing supply chain resilience and promoting accelerated growth through engagement with more than 3,000 member companies, thousands of partners, and dozens of governments across the globe.

North American EMS Industry Shipments Down 9.3 Percent in May

IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2025

IPC announced today the May 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.43.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 21.4 Percent in May

IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2025

IPC announced today the May 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.03.

IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2026

Technical Program Committee encourages early indication of interest

IPC is now accepting abstracts for technical papers with presentations, posters, and professional development courses at IPC APEX EXPO 2026.

IPC Applauds Leadership of Reps. Moore and Krishnamoorthi on PCB Manufacturing Bill

IPC, the global electronics association serving more than 1,400 U.S. companies and over 3,200 worldwide, strongly supports the bipartisan reintroduction of the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates (PCBS) Act in the 119th Congress.

North American PCB Industry Shipments Down 6.8 Percent in April

IPC releases PCB industry results for April 2025

IPC announced today the April 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.21.