Electronics Industry Seeks Clarity from U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo on PCB Sector Funding

Dedicated funds would help ensure success of the CHIPS Act and Biden’s “Presidential Determination” on PCBs

IPC and the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) are calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce to clarify its plans for bolstering the domestic development and fabrication of advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs) as a key part of the CHIPS for America program.  

North American EMS Industry Up 0.9 Percent in June

IPC releases EMS industry results for June 2023

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.

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 15.8 Percent in June

IPC releases PCB industry results for June 2023

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.

EU Should Support Other Segments of the Electronics Industry That Complement Chips, New Report Says

DG GROW is taking a closer look at the “silicon-to-systems” approach to boost Europe’s autonomy and the twin transitions

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.  

IPC Chief Technologist Council Publishes Sustainability White Paper on Electronic Design and Manufacturing

Environmental sustainability requirements for electronics manufacturers are proliferating worldwide

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. 

Will U.S. Economy Slip into Recession Second Half of 2023?

IPC Issues June Economic Outlook Report

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.