This webinar, titled "Electronic Essentials: What You Think You Know - and More", is a foundational session aimed at reinforcing the core knowledge that every technician, inspector, assembler, operator, and engineer in electronics manufacturing should possess. These are the essentials of quality and reliability in electronics manufacturing—the things you should know without flipping through an IPC standard. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this session is your checklist for baseline competency. Knowing these terms without referencing IPC standards demonstrates professional readiness and process awareness and supports faster troubleshooting, better communication, and supports a better team culture.
Join fellow EMS leaders in the region to share industry pain points and solutions.
IPC is now accepting abstracts for technical papers with presentations, posters, and professional development courses at IPC APEX EXPO 2026.
We are delighted to welcome Adrian Harea of Schaeffler and Michael Schleicher of Semikron-Danfoss to lead a discussion on DfM for EV's high-voltage / high-power applications.
Electronics Manufacturing & Packaging Symposium (EMPS) 2025
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Circularity 25 in Denver—an inspiring gathering of professionals working to advance circular solutions across industries. With hundreds of voices at the intersection of design, policy, technology, and business, the message was clear: Circularity is not just an environmental imperative—it’s a smart business strategy.
The 2025 Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), held May 6-8 at Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis., provided 2,994 attendees the opportunity to meet, network and learn from the industry leading innovators and suppliers. Two hundred and eighteen (218) exhibitors -- marking the largest number of exhibiting companies in the event’s history -- showcased their products and services spanning an expanded 51,500 net square feet of show floor space.
On May 16, 2025, IPC hosted a high-level Industry Leaders Luncheon in Taipei, bringing together nearly 60 prominent representatives from government agencies, industry associations, and leading enterprises to explore trends and strategic opportunities shaping the future of electronics manufacturing.
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Circularity 25 in Denver—an inspiring gathering of professionals working to advance circular solutions across industries. With hundreds of voices at the intersection of design, policy, technology, and business, the message was clear: Circularity is not just an environmental imperative—it’s a smart business strategy.
The electronics industry is driven by innovators and problem-solvers, and IPC APEX EXPO 2025 provided endless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and shape the future. From hot topics such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, advanced packaging and EV electronics covered in keynotes, conference sessions and standards meeting to the latest innovations in capital equipment on the show floor, this year’s event provided ample knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, for 3,541 attendees from 39 countries.