Electronics Industry Sentiment Rebounds in August After Three-Month Decline
Sentiment in the electronics industry saw a modest uptick in August, though it remains below the peak observed in April 2024. The improvement was driven by stronger demand and reduced costs according to IPC’s August Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.
Diana Radovan Joins IPC as New Sustainability Policy Director
IPC announces the addition of Diana Radovan, Ph.D., to its global advocacy team. As IPC’s new sustainability policy director, Dr. Radovan is responsible for leading the industry’s engagement with government on matters related to sustainability and is based in IPC’s Munich, Germany office.
IPC Urges U.S. Congress to Pass Defense Spending Bill to Help Strengthen Electronics Ecosystem
IPC applauds the work of the Armed Services Committees and the Senate Appropriations Committee for reporting bills including key provisions which will strengthen the electronics ecosystem.
North American EMS Industry Down 2.4 Percent in June
PC announced today the June 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.32.
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 1.0 Percent in June
IPC announced today the June 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.95.
Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in July, the Third Consecutive Month’s Decline
Sentiment among electronics manufacturers slipped in July, dropping to the lowest level in a year. Despite the decline, sentiment remains above its long-term average according to IPC’s July Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.