The success of the CHIPS for America program depends on establishing a U.S. pilot facility for manufacturing integrated circuit (IC) substrates; and getting it done sooner, incrementally, is better than doing it perfectly, according to a new industry report.

In recognition of the need to identify, understand, and address sustainability challenges faced by the electronics manufacturing industry, IPC announces the Sustainability for Electronics Leadership Council.

Economic data over the last month is providing a mixed view of the economy per IPC’s February Economic Outlook report.

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its first CHIPS for America funding opportunity to bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. This first funding opportunity seeks applications for projects involving construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors.

Per IPC’s February 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, over the next six months, manufacturers expect to see continued increase in both labor and material costs, although to a lesser extent than previously anticipated. On a positive note, backlogs are expected to decline.

IPC announced today the January 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.94.

IPC announced today the January 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.35.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are continuing to garner industry attention on a state, federal, and global level. This group of over 4,500 man-made chemicals has a wide range of uses - from consumer products to industrial applications. In fact, if you look in your home, you are likely to find dozens of products that potentially contain PFAS.

According to IPC’s January Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report, 75 percent of electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising material costs, while 74 percent indicate that labor costs are on the rise.

IPC announced today the December 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36.