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.
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.
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.
North American EMS Industry Up 7.1 Percent in May
IPC announced today the May 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 Up 6.7 Percent in May
IPC announced today the May 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.89.
Electronics Industry Leaders Call on Congress to Support $100M in PCB Sector Funding
Senior executives of 26 electronics manufacturing companies from across the United States are calling on the U.S. Congress to support robust funding for reinvigorating the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing sector.