New IPC Standard Sets First Global Benchmark for E-Textile Wearable Reliability
IPC announces the release of IPC-8981, Quality and Reliability of E-Textile Wearables. This first-of-its-kind standard sets baselines for testing and classifying e-textile wearables, addressing key challenges in product reliability, performance, and quality assurance. IPC-8981 introduces a common framework for evaluating wearables that integrate electronics directly into textile materials—applications that span healthcare, defense, fitness, and consumer technology.
North American PCB Industry Shipments Down 3.1 Percent in March
IPC announced today the March 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24.
North American EMS Industry Up 0.2 Percent in March
IPC announced today the March 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.37.
IPC Strengthens Global Leadership Team with Addition of Joe Schneider as Vice President of U.S/Canada
IPC announces the strategic appointment of Joe Schneider as vice president of U.S./Canada. This newly created executive position underscores the association’s commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to this region’s innovation and economic growth.
Wiring the World Together: IPC and WHMA Unveil Global Wire Harness Competitions and Championship
IPC, in collaboration with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), has organized the first-ever World Wire Harness Competitions and Championship. Regional country competitions will take place between March and December 2025 and final championship will be held at IPC’s Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event scheduled January 29–30, 2026, in Bangalore, India.