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.
Latest Advancements in High-Reliability Electronics Focus of 2024 IPC High Reliability Forum
Ensuring reliability in high-voltage electronics, a new standardized test method for abrasion resistance of e-textiles, and assembly and solder joint X-ray challenges are just a few of technical conference topics offered at IPC’s High Reliability Forum October 9-10 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, N.C.
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.