Electronics Industry Welcomes Reintroduction of Bipartisan Proposal to Boost U.S. Printed Circuit Board Sector

Legislation complements Biden’s “Presidential Determination” on PCBs
The electronics manufacturing industry is welcoming the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress that would help rebuild the country’s printed circuit board (PCB) sector.

Global Banking Crisis Continues; Inflation Rates Remain Stubbornly High in Both Europe and the United States

IPC Issues April Economic Outlook Report
Economic data over the last month indicates that while inflation remains stubbornly high, economic growth is slowing. The base case scenario for the United States right now suggests a recession in the middle two quarters of the year. The U.S.

Cost Pressures Receding as Industry Expects Some Sector Growth in 2023

IPC Releases April Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Per IPC’s April 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, last month delivered a mixed bag of industry sentiment: co

Nathan Edwards to Lead USPAE as New Executive Director

Effective May 1, 2023, Nathan Edwards will transition into the role of executive director of the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE).

North American EMS Industry Down 3.1 Percent in March

IPC releases EMS industry results for March 2023
IPC announced today the March 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.28.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 11.6 Percent in March

IPC releases PCB industry results for March 2023
IPC announced today the March 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.91.