North American EMS Industry Down 9.7 Percent in February
IPC announced today the February 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.52.
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 12.8 Percent in February
IPC has announced the February 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.16.
Electronics Industry Praises Congress for Providing $7.5 Million for Lead-Free Electronics R&D
The U.S. Senate approved an FY 2022 spending package that contains $7.5 million for further research and development on lead-free electronics in defense and high-performance applications, sending the measure to President Biden for his expected signature.
IPC Applauds Biden’s Focus on Semiconductors, Urges Passage of Competitiveness Legislation
During his State of the Union address tonight, U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to urge Congress to pass much-needed funding for semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced technologies as part of a new competitiveness measure.
Electronics Manufacturing Industry Praises U.S. Government Report on ICT Supply Chain; Biden Administration Recognizes Crucial Role of Printed Circuit Boards and Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
The electronics manufacturing industry is applauding a set of U.S. Government reports on strategic supply chains, released today, which highlight the need for the United States to foster a robust domestic electronics manufacturing industry.
European CHIPS Act: Key Implications for the Electronics Manufacturing Industry in Europe
The electronics manufacturing industry is welcoming the release of the European Commission’s European Chips Act with its strong support for advanced packaging and calling for its swift implementation as part of a broader and equally important strategy to rebuild the European electronics manufacturing ecosystem.