Matt Kelly Joins IPC as Chief Technologist
IPC announces the addition of Matt Kelly as the association’s chief technologist.In this new leadership role, Kelly will help IPC’s members to engage in latest technology trends and supply chain transformation that continues to evolve across the electronics industry. He will work to define the scope of what future products and services the association should develop in the areas of standards, education and advocacy. Kelly’s primary areas of focus will be leading the following initiatives: “factory of the future” standards and technical research; industry intelligence funding; and creation and launch of an Industry CTO Council.
Six IPC APEX EXPO Exhibiting Companies Earn 2020 Innovation Awards
IPC announces the winners of the IPC APEX EXPO 2020 Innovation Awards, a celebration of the innovators who are changing the technological landscape of the electronics industry.A panel of industry experts reviewed each product’s submission and chose winners in each category based on the following criteria: How is this product innovative? How is this product changing the manufacturing industry? What value will customers experience with this new product?
Best Technical Papers at IPC APEX EXPO 2020 Selected
The IPC APEX EXPO 2020 best technical conference papers in the domestic and international categories have been selected; the paper authors will receive their awards during the opening keynote session on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
2020 WHMA 27th Annual Wire Harness Conference Exhibit Space is Sold Out
Exhibitor booth space at the 2020 WHMA 27th Annual Wire Harness Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada is sold out. The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) and IPC exceeded expectations by selling out the exhibit space a month before the event. This year’s annual conference broke a 26-year record with 40 booths sold, making it the largest exhibit floor in WHMA’s history.
Electronics Manufacturers Applaud U.S. Senate for Passing USMCA with Bipartisan Support
The following statement can be attributed to John Mitchell, President and CEO of IPC, the global association representing the electronics manufacturing industry:“The electronics manufacturing industry applauds the U.S. Senate for approving the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with broad bipartisan support. As soon as President Trump signs the legislation, which is expected within days, it will enter into force.
Electronics Manufacturers Welcome US-China Deal, Seek Further Action
The following statement can be attributed to Chris Mitchell, vice president of global government relations at IPC, the global association representing the electronics manufacturing industry:“The electronics manufacturing industry welcomes the U.S.-China "phase one" trade deal being signed today in Washington, and the pathway it offers to resolution of broader issues. The deal leaves many issues unaddressed including cyber security, structural economic reforms, and the high level of tariffs that are still in place on many products that are traded in our industry.