Industry Survey Finds U.S. Electronics Manufacturers May Exit the Defense Market Due to High Costs Associated with CMMC
In a new IPC industry survey and report, one-quarter (24 percent) of electronic manufacturers say the costs and burdens of compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) may force them out of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain.
EMS North America Industry Report, April 2021
IPC announced today the April 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.62.
Economic Recovery Continues Across the Globe
In this month’s (May 2021) economic outlook report from IPC, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, consumer sentiment, manufacturers’ sentiment (PMI), manufacturing capacity utilization and end markets for electronics.
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.0 Percent in April
IPC announced today the April 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.16.
More Than 50 CEOs Urge President Biden and Secretary Raimondo to Take Action to Improve Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem
More than 50 CEOs urged Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to take concrete steps to address challenges confronting the entire U.S. electronics supply chain.
IPC and ITI to Host Conference on Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements
PC and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) will host a virtual conference, “Critical and Emerging Environmental Product Requirements” on June 29 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm EDT. The event will explore the latest environmental requirements that impact product design, manufacturing, supply chain management, and technology innovation.