EMS North America Industry Report, April 2022

IPC releases EMS industry results for April 2022

IPC announced today the April 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36.

AirBorn Inc. Requalifies for IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing

IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded a requalification of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) Class 3, to AirBorn Inc. for two U.S. locations: Georgetown, Texas and Lake City, Pa.

EWPTE, the Cable and Wire Harness Industry’s Exclusive Trade Show Returns as In-person Event and Draws More than 2,500 Attendees

From revolutionary advancements in electrical wire processing technology displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in reimagined training and educational offerings, the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), provided expanded networking and increased access to industry solutions that helped 2,574 attendees address business challenges and prepare for the future.

IPC Establishes European Subsidiary

To better support our European members’ interests, IPC announces the formation of IPC Electronics Europe GmbH. The subsidiary was officially registered with the German government on May 4, 2022. The new entity’s main office is located in central Munich.     

New IPC Initiative Focuses on E-mobility Quality & Reliability

A representative group of suppliers to the automotive industry formed the IPC EV (Electric Vehicle) Quality and Reliability Advisory Group to assure design, materials, and process optimization and qualification to achieve reliability and quality in electronics for e-mobility and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications while protecting innovation.

WHMA Announces New Hall of Builders Award at EWPTE 2022

Tom Andrasek, Pressmaster U.S., first recipient of award

The Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA) introduced a new industry award, the WHMA Hall of Builders Award, during the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 11, 2022.