AI Applications of Machine Data in the EMS Industry

Date
-

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 

Description:

In this course, we will review the data produced by factory machines such as SMT and test equipment and how AI tools can be leveraged to assist with the analysis and interpretation of the data. The course is designed around practical, interactive learning experiences with an anonymized real-world dataset and freely available analysis and visualization tools.  AI agents and copilots will be directly created live in the course using UI tools to visually illustrate the concepts and show what is possible with current technologies.

Topics include:

  • What is machine data
  • How to collect and analyze machine data
  • Visualizing and analyzing machine data using Grafana
  • What are AI copilots and agents?
  • Applications of AI technologies to analyzing machine data
  • IPC-CFX standard
 

SMT Manufacturing Productivity & Yield - Mitigating Production Defects II

Date
-

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 

Description:

Module 2 will focus on production defects associated with bare PCB, PCB fabrication, and components – causes, remedies, and preventive measures. In this 4-hour course, you will learn and be updated on the following topics:

  1. Premise
  2. BGA solder ball drop
  3. PBGA crack
  4. BGA/CSP interposer heat damage
  5. BGA/CSP co-planarity issue
  6. Large BGA rework challenge
  7. Ceramic capacitor damage
  8. SOT issue
  9. Tome stoning
  10. 01001 component issue
  11. PCB board sagging
  12. PCB-related issues
  13. PCB pad-cratering
  14. PCB pad lifting
  15. PCB bare board issues
  16. Thermal damages
  17. Concluding summary
 

NEPCON NAGOYA / IPC HSC 2025 Japan Final

Date
- (Oct 28, 2025 | 8:00pm - Oct 31, 2025 | 3:00am CDT)

NEPCON NAGOYA is the exhibition held in the center of the manufacturing industry of Japan. Nagoya is a capital city of Aichi prefecture which has Japan's largest automotive-related manufacturing industry cluster. IPC Japan will have its booth and have Japan regional final of IPC hand soldering competition 2024.

Port Messe Nagoya, Japan

2-2, Kinjofuto
Nagoya Minato-ku, Aichi
455-0848
Japan

Port Messe Nagoya, Japan

Port Messe Nagoya, Japan
2-2, Kinjofuto
Nagoya Minato-ku, 23 455-0848
Japan

IPC Standards Task Group Meeting - Japan regional F2F meeting

Date
- (Sep 29, 2025 | 11:30pm - Sep 30, 2025 | 3:00am CDT)

This face-to-face opportunity intends for regional task group members in Japan such as 7-31BV-JP and D-33AA-JP. With the guests from IPC Global, we discuss and make proposals to the original task group.

IPC Works ASIA 2025 IPC Seminar in Japan

Date
- (Sep 29, 2025 | 8:00 - 10:00pm CDT)

This annual seminar is held mainly for IPC members, regional TG participants and its standards users in Japan with the collaboration of IPC Asia. In the morning of the day, we have guest speakers from IPC global such as TG chair and liaison to update on IPC standards and activities for them. Following this, in the afternoon, Japan regional task group meeting(s) will be held.

IPC Hand Soldering Competition (HSC) 2025 in Japan

Date
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This competition is for choosing the Japanese champion to dispatch the world final 2025 with the cooperation of Japan Unix Co., Ltd. Preliminary details (mid-July & August) will be announced around June in their website. And then, only who pass the preliminary is invited to the final at NEPCON NAGOYA (Oct. 29 - 31).

Port Messe Nagoya, Japan

2-2, Kinjofuto
Nagoya Minato-ku, Aichi
455-0848
Japan

Port Messe Nagoya, Japan

Port Messe Nagoya, Japan
2-2, Kinjofuto
Nagoya Minato-ku, 23 455-0848
Japan

IPC Japan Webinar – IPC Standards in use

Date
- (12:00 - 2:00am CDT)

With the cooperation of Japan Unix Co., Ltd., guests from Japanese companies will give presentations focused on the use of IPC standards and its activities. This time, the chair (from Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.) and vice-chair (from Toyota Motor Corporation) of a Japan regional task group are invited to give a talk. This webinar will be provided in Japanese only, mainly with the aim of increasing the number of IPC users in Japan.

Online Event

3000 Lakeside Dr.
Suite 105N
Bannockburn, IL 60015
United States

Online Event

Online Event
3000 Lakeside Dr.
Bannockburn, IL 60015
United States

Quarterly Roundtable in Tokyo

Date
- (Mar 4, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30pm CST)

In recent years, economic security has become an extremely important theme in the electronics industries worldwide, and it's no exception for Japanese companies. As part of IPC's efforts to strengthen its activities in Japan, we have decided to hold quarterly roundtable discussions with Japanese companies to deepen the discussion on economic security in cooperation with Bower Group Asia (BGA). This is the first meeting, and we will have a guest from well-versed ex Diet members.

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu

2-10-3 Nagatacho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-0014
Japan

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
2-10-3 Nagatacho
Chiyoda-ku, 13 100-0014
Japan

Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) Named in Trade Show Executive’s Top 100 List of Fastest Growing Shows of 2024

IPC/WHMA and Baird Center announce that for the second consecutive year, Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) has been recognized as a top 100 fastest growing show in the United States for net square footage and number of exhibiting companies by Trade Show Executive.

 

EWPTE, the cable and wire harness industry’s exclusive trade show, drew 213 exhibitors in 2024 (up from 185 in 2023) who showcased their products and services over 50,100 net square feet of show floor space (up from 43,400 in 2023). EWPTE 2024 grew by 15 percent in both number of exhibiting companies and net square footage of show floor space. 

 

“EWPTE’s growth demonstrates its increasing value to the wire harness manufacturing industry,” said Alicia Balonek, IPC senior director of trade shows and events. “This recognition confirms the show’s status as a must-attend event for cable and wire harness industry professionals.”

 

“The long-awaited Baird Center modernization and expansion opened in May of 2024, which now brings our exposition hall to 300,000 contiguous square feet,” said Megan Seppmann, vice president of sales at the Wisconsin Center District. “Milwaukee and the region are an ideal hub of manufacturing innovation, and now the expanded Baird Center ensures that the programming and experience for EWPTE clients and guests will continue to expand. The growth of EWPTE in this area has only begun and we can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors in May.”

 

EWPTE 2025, to be held May 6-8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wis., will feature a show floor hosting the industry’s leading suppliers and product innovators, a range of professional development courses, and technical conference sessions presented by engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders will provide new technical data and significant results from experiments and case studies and share new techniques and trends of interest.  

 

Brian Schneider, an engineering manager for routed systems at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, will present this year’s keynote address, “Modern Technology Meets Legacy: Harley Davidson’s Wire Harness Integration,” on Wednesday, May 7. Schneider will provide insight into the technology advancements of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the impacts of wire harness construction, and how Harley-Davidson integrates advanced wire harness technology to meet modern customer demands while preserving the iconic look, sound, and feel that define the brand. 

 

For more information, visit www.electricalwireshow.com.