IPC Attains U.S. Dept. of Labor Approval of its National Apprenticeship Standards, First-Ever in U.S. Electronics Manufacturing Industry

Reports five-year growth in electronics workforce programs as it celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved IPC’s National Program Standards of Apprenticeship – the first-ever in the U.S.

Product Demand Remains Steady This Month, with Costs Continuing to Improve

IPC Releases October Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
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North American EMS Industry Down 9.8 Percent in September

IPC releases EMS industry results for September 2023
IPC announced today the September 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 14 Percent in September

IPC releases PCB industry results for September 2023
IPC announced today the September 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.01.

IPC’s PCB Technology Trends Report Details How PCB Manufacturers Meet Current and Future Technology Demands

PCB Technology Trends 2023, IPC’s biennial global study, is now available.

As EU Reviews Risk Assessments of Critical Technologies, IPC Stresses Need for Industrial Policy Approach to Include Complete Electronics Ecosystem

The following is a statement by Alison James, IPC senior director of European government relations: