Supply Chains Continue to be Under Tremendous Pressure
IPC has released its October 2021 economic outlook report.
North American EMS Industry Down 9.9 Percent in September
IPC announced today the September 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.41.
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 2.3 Percent in September
IPC announced today the September 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.25.
IPC Welcomes Language in Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Supporting R&D on Lead-Free Electronics
Fiscal year 2022 defense appropriations bill includes language supporting further research and development (R&D) into the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications.
North American EMS Industry Down 3.2 Percent in August
IPC announced today the August 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.48.
Component Shortages are Driving Production Delays and Higher Costs for Manufacturers, According to a New Global Industry Survey
A new global survey from IPC found that electronics manufacturers continue to be harmed by the global shortage in semiconductors and other components, parts and materials, leading to production delays, increased material goods costs, and a cloudy industry outlook.