Registration Open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) 2025
Registration is now open for the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), to be held at Baird Center May 6-8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wis.
Electronics Industry Demand Rises in February
Orders, capacity utilization, and backlogs all increased in the past month, pushing electronics industry demand higher according to IPC’s February Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. The Demand Index is at its highest level since May 2024. Profit margins remain under pressure, but the Profit Margin Index has risen for the second consecutive month.
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 19.9 Percent in January
IPC announced today the January 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 Down 2.4 Percent in January
IPC announced today the January 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.
Statement from John W. Mitchell, IPC President and CEO, on U.S. Tariffs and Global Trade
IPC, an electronics industry association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of more than 3,000 members worldwide, shared a statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry.
New IPC White Paper Focuses on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated Optical Inspection in Electronics Manufacturing
A new white paper, “Unlocking AI for Automated Optical Inspection” released today by IPC’s Chief Technologist Council, focuses on AI’s role in AOI processes for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).