IPC Adds Nimonik as New Global Standards Subscription Distributor
Effective June 1, 2024, IPC entered into a distribution agreement with Nimonik, a regulatory and standards compliance software company. Nimonik is now able to offer IPC standards products in hard-copy and electronic media format through their online retail store or via an annual subscription.
James Will to Lead USPAE as New Executive Director
Effective May 28, 2024, James Will joined the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) as the association’s new executive director.
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 9.4 Percent in April
IPC announced today the April 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.06.
North American EMS Industry Down 2.1 Percent in April
IPC announced today the April 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.42.
EWPTE 2024 Draws Nearly 3,000 Attendees
This year, the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry came to “harness the future” at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), held May 14-16 at Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis., and left inspired with access to new technologies, and solutions to challenging issues through training and education and a network of leading-edge companies, industry leaders and subject matter experts. Produced by the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), IPC and Baird Center, the event drew in a total of 2,939 attendees.
Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in May After Hitting New High Last Month
Sentiment among electronics manufacturers fell this month, after hitting a new high in April. Despite the decline, sentiment remains historically high according to IPC’s May Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.