At the 29th WHMA Annual Meeting on February 18, the WHMA Board of Directors welcomed three new officers and one new member.

In cooperation with Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, IPC hosted its popular Hand Soldering Competition (HSC), on February 8-10. Skilled competitors demonstrated their expertise in hand soldering printed circuit boards while competing for cash prizes.

The Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, (EWPTE), to be held in person at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wis., May 10-12, is the exclusive showcase for the electrical wire harness, wire, and cable processing industries. Produced by the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), IPC, and the Wisconsin Center District, EWPTE connects buyers with local, national, and international manufacturers and distributors. Registration for EWPTE is free.

In recognition of their leadership roles and support of IPC standards, education, advocacy, and solutions to industry challenges, four of the industry’s best and brightest were presented with an IPC Rising Star Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2022. Award recipients were Tim Burke, Francisco Fourcade, Thomas Marktscheffel, and Christina Rutherford.

The inaugural IPC Design Competition at IPC APEX EXPO 2022 resulted in a win for Rafal Przeslawski, Xilinx, whose printed circuit board design earned him the top prize.

In recognition of their significant contributions of time, talent, and ongoing leadership in IPC and the electronics industry, Susann Chen, Joe Kane, and John Walls were presented with IPC President's Awards at IPC APEX EXPO on January 25.