The electronics industry faced a mixed sentiment in November, with modest improvements in demand overshadowed by rising cost pressures according to IPC’s November Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Today, IPC released a synopsis of its recent white paper, Securing the European Union’s Electronics Ecosystem. This condensed document presents a comprehensive overview of the current challenges in Europe’s electronics manufacturing industry and shares actionable steps to help the EU achieve a stronger, more autonomous ecosystem.

Grants and Funding for the electronics industry.

John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, issued the following statement on the United States’ election results.

IPC just released another video in its series of short explainers supporting its chips-related advocacy campaign – this one focuses on the need to take a complete “silicon to systems” approach to investing in Europe’s electronics industry.

IPC is teaming up with the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) to offer an expert-led discussion on the legal risks related to compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This discussion will be held on November 19 at 1pm ET and will be led by Eric Crusius, a Partner at Holland & Knight.

Industry sentiment in the electronics sector improved marginally in October after a sharp decline in September. Improvements in demand and costs combined to help lift sentiment according to IPC’s October Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

This week, Kate Koger, IPC's public affairs coordinator, had the exciting opportunity to visit Detex's New Braunfels, Texas plant for a tour with two staffers from Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) office: Andi Dooley, regional director, and Jacob Smith, policy advisor for commerce, science, and technology. What made this visit even more special was how it specifically highlighted IPC’s apprenticeship program and how Detex is implementing it to address workforce challenges.

IPC is closely monitoring the global sustainability policy landscape and setting policy priorities in close dialogue with the electronics industry.

Congressional staff continue to work behind the scenes in preparation for the post-election final legislative push of 2024.