North American PCB Industry Sales Down 15.8 Percent in June
IPC announced today the June 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.98.
North American EMS Industry Up 0.9 Percent in June
IPC announced today the June 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24.
EU Should Support Other Segments of the Electronics Industry That Complement Chips, New Report Says
Key segments of the European electronics manufacturing industry face significant challenges and require more support, considering their vital role in Europe’s strategic autonomy and the “twin transitions” to a greener, more digital economy.
Will U.S. Economy Slip into Recession Second Half of 2023?
Per IPC’s June 2023 Economic Outlook report, the U.S. economy has remained resilient through the first half of the year, despite significant headwinds from stubbornly high inflation, aggressive interest rates hikes and a number of high-profile bank failures.
IPC Chief Technologist Council Publishes Sustainability White Paper on Electronic Design and Manufacturing
In light of the growing need to understand and address environmental sustainability challenges in the electronics manufacturing industry, the IPC Chief Technologist Council this week published a white paper that serves as an educational primer and a guide to further action for electronics manufacturing companies.
Cost Pressures Continue to Recede for Electronics Manufacturers
Per IPC’s June 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, cost pressures continue to recede and demand remains positive, with Orders Index rising to 107, the highest level in three months.