North American EMS Industry Down 2.9 Percent in July

IPC announced today the July 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.42.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 7.3 Percent in July

IPC announced today the July 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.29.

IPC is Crowdsourcing for Artwork and Illustrations of Electronics Manufacturing

IPC members, you can help IPC help you by letting us know of any existing or potential sources of original artwork related to electronics manufacturing.

IPC in the News

Read recent news articles, op-eds, interviews, podcasts and more featuring IPC members and staff.

IPC Renews Partnership with Weiss Engineering to Support Growth in European Electronics Industry

IPC and Weiss Engineering have signed a cooperative agreement to deliver industry intelligence to the European electronics community, expanding on a partnership that began in 2020.

Global Economic Recovery Accelerates

Global economic recovery is accelerating as vaccination rates increase and countries fully open their economies. In this month’s economic outlook report from IPC, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, consumer sentiment, manufacturers’ sentiment (PMI), manufacturing capacity utilization and end markets for electronics.

EMS North America Industry Report, May 2021

IPC announced today the May 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.55.

IPC Commends Biden Administration on Its 100-Day Review of Strategic Supply Chains, Including Electronics, Offers Recommendations to Drive Further Progress

IPC commends the Biden administration for completing its 100-day review of strategically important supply chains and for outlining bold actions to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and ensure the availability of minerals critical to electronics manufacturing.

Industry Survey Finds U.S. Electronics Manufacturers May Exit the Defense Market Due to High Costs Associated with CMMC

In a new IPC industry survey and report, one-quarter (24 percent) of electronic manufacturers say the costs and burdens of compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) may force them out of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain.

IPC Welcomes Yusaku Kono as New IPC Japan Representative

IPC announces the addition of Yusaku Kono as IPC’s Japan Representative. As IPC’s Japan Representative, Kono will lead the association’s efforts in expanding member outreach, standards development, education and advocacy support in Japan. He is based in Tokyo, Japan.