Details on the Tech Ed conference at WHMA 2022

IPC attends EMS-Tag 2021, Dieter Weiss provides EMS update

We created IPC Design to bring together printed board design professionals to connect with other designers, enjoy education and training opportunities, and help advance the art and science of printed board design.

A new global survey found that the global shortage of semiconductors and other components continues to have serious consequences for electronics manufacturers, leading to rising costs and higher prices. The survey, conducted by IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, also found that companies continue to face difficulty in finding qualified talent, with only 15 percent of respondents indicating that the situation is improving.

IPC has released its October 2021 economic outlook report.

IPC announced today the September 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.41.

IPC announced today the September 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.25.

Fiscal year 2022 defense appropriations bill includes language supporting further research and development (R&D) into the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications.

IPC wants members to have up-to-date, critical economic and operational data to help them make decisions about their day-to-day business operations. To that end, IPC created the IPC Economic Outlook and Global Sentiment Supply Chain Reports, monthly updates for the global electronics manufacturing industry. IPC President and CEO John Mitchell provides details.

IPC announced today the August 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.48.