IPC Strengthens Global Focus with Promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to Chief Global Officer
IPC announces the promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to chief global officer. This newly created position reflects the association’s forward-looking strategy and industry needs to strengthen the electronics supply chain.
IPC White Paper Maps the Regulatory Terrain for Electronics Suppliers in E-Mobility Sector
Electronics suppliers supporting the rapidly growing e-mobility sector are facing a dramatic escalation in environmental and social governance (ESG) compliance expectations. A new white paper from IPC’s e-Mobility Quality and Reliability Advisory Group provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving regulatory landscape and outlines the data infrastructure needed to stay ahead.
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.