Wire bonding remains the dominant chip-interconnection method—and it's not going anywhere soon. This webinar offers a practical overview of modern wire bonding processes, metrology challenges, and emerging materials. Learn about pitch shrinkage demands, direct bonding to Cu on ULK substrates, and innovations like silver and gold-coated palladium copper wires. Explore key bonding techniques including thermosonic, ultrasonic, and thermocompression, plus new options for Cu wire coatings.

Perfect for engineers navigating next-gen packaging and reliability.

Supply Chain Integrity: Protecting Your Business from Counterfeit Electronics - A Non-Technical Guide to Component Authentication

Join SAE G19A subcommittee expert Anthony Bryant for an essential one-hour webinar focused on supply chain integrity and counterfeit electronics prevention. This session is specifically designed for non-technical personnel working in the electronics component supply chain including procurement professionals, supply chain managers, quality assurance staff, and business leaders.

With counterfeit electronics reporting increasing by 25% in 2024 to over 1,055 suspect parts, the threat to supply chain integrity has never been more critical. This webinar will equip attendees with practical knowledge to identify red flags, understand current trends, and implement effective counterfeit mitigation strategies that protect both business operations and end-user safety.

Key Learning Outcomes:
• Understand current counterfeit electronics trends and their business impact
• Learn visual inspection techniques requiring no technical background
• Identify documentation red flags and fraudulent paperwork
• Recognize supplier risk indicators and sourcing vulnerabilities
• Implement practical counterfeit avoidance strategies
• Understand regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards

Target Audience: Procurement professionals, supply chain managers, quality assurance personnel, business leaders, and anyone involved in electronics component sourcing and management.

The world economy is entering a new chapter marked by uneven growth, persistent inflationary pressures, and shifting trade dynamics. The United States shows resilience, Europe continues to face stagnation risks, and Asia’s mix of advanced and emerging markets is driving both opportunity and volatility.

The Global Electronics Association invites you to a timely and informative webinar on the latest U.S. trade and tariff developments and their implications for the electronics industry.

At the midpoint of 2025, the global economy remains caught between resilience and risk. Inflation is elevated but hasn’t spiked as sharply as some feared following the latest round of tariffs, at least not yet. Meanwhile, hopes for aggressive interest rate cuts are fading as the Fed remains cautious, labor market data is softening, and trade tensions remain high as new policies ripple across supply chains.

This webinar, titled "Electronic Essentials: What You Think You Know - and More", is a foundational session aimed at reinforcing the core knowledge that every technician, inspector, assembler, operator, and engineer in electronics manufacturing should possess. These are the essentials of quality and reliability in electronics manufacturing—the things you should know without flipping through an IPC standard. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this session is your checklist for baseline competency. Knowing these terms without referencing IPC standards demonstrates professional readiness and process awareness and supports faster troubleshooting, better communication, and supports a better team culture.

We are delighted to welcome Adrian Harea of Schaeffler and Michael Schleicher of Semikron-Danfoss to lead a discussion on DfM for EV's high-voltage / high-power applications.

Join IPC on April 29 at 10:00 AM EST for Crosswinds & Crises: Navigating the Economic Crossroads of 2025, a free live session led by IPC Chief Economist Dr. Shawn DuBravac. This critical update will offer insights into the risks, opportunities, and evolving dynamics shaping the economic landscape.

With the cooperation of Japan Unix Co., Ltd., guests from Japanese companies will give presentations focused on the use of IPC standards and its activities. This time, the chair (from Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.) and vice-chair (from Toyota Motor Corporation) of a Japan regional task group are invited to give a talk. This webinar will be provided in Japanese only, mainly with the aim of increasing the number of IPC users in Japan.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND -- John Watson explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing printed circuit board (PCB) design in this must-attend webinar, "The AI Advantage in PCB Design: Tools and Trends." This session will provide a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI on the PCB design process, helping engineers and designers tackle challenges with greater efficiency and innovation.

The webinar begins with an introduction to AI's fundamental role in modern PCB design. Participants will learn how AI enhances traditional workflows, offering capabilities beyond human limitations. From circuit optimization to error reduction, AI enables faster, smarter, and more precise design outcomes.
Through real-world examples, the session will highlight how AI is being used to solve common PCB design challenges, such as managing complex routing patterns, improving thermal performance, and reducing the time spent on iterative design revisions. These case studies will show how companies have integrated AI to address bottlenecks, reduce costs, and accelerate product development timelines.

Additionally, this webinar will explore the potential hurdles of adopting AI technologies in PCB design. Topics will include data preparation, the need for effective collaboration between engineers and AI systems, and the importance of validating AI-driven recommendations. Attendees will also get a glimpse into the future of AI in PCB design, including its role in fully autonomous design systems and its integration with next-generation technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

What Participants Will Learn
1.    How AI is transforming the design process in general.
2.    The benefits of using AI are in improving efficiency and accuracy.
3.    Key features and capabilities of AI-powered tools.
4.    Real-world examples of AI solving design challenges.
5.    Common challenges when adopting AI technologies.
6.    Exciting future possibilities for AI in design and engineering.