North American PCB Industry Sales Up 4.5 Percent in July

IPC releases PCB industry results for July 2022

IPC has announced the July 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.98.

Suhani Chitalia Joins IPC as New Environmental Regulatory Affairs Manager

IPC announces the addition of Suhani Chitalia to its environmental health and safety staff within the Washington, D.C.-based global government relations team.

Projections for Global Economic Growth Lowered Despite Positive Developments

Economic picture looks worse than a month ago, but no clear determination if we are in a recession

Per IPC’s August Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, current conditions for the electronics supply chain remain challenging, with 86 percent of electronics manufacturers experiencing rising material costs, while 76 percent indicate labor costs are increasing. Supporting data from IPC’s August Economic Report indicate a slowing economy, with an ongoing debate among experts about the possibility of a recession.                  

IPC Study: Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly

IPC's Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly 2022 is now available.

IPC Lauds Passage of “CHIPS and Science” Act; Electronics Industry Calls for a Holistic Approach to Reviving Domestic Electronics Capabilities

IPC President and CEO John Mitchell issues news statement commenting on President Biden’s signature today on the “CHIPS and Science Act” in Washington, D.C.:

CHIPS ACT Legislation: IPC Commends House on Passage of CHIPS+ Legislation

IPC issued a news statement from President and CEO John Mitchell on today’s passage of the “CHIPS+” legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, which follows Senate approval and paves the way to U.S. President Joe Biden’s signature.