New IPC Video Explains Electronics Manufacturing’s Importance in Evocative, People-Centered Language and Imagery

A new video from IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, shows viewers the many ways “our lives and our communities depend on electronics” and invites them to learn more about “the crucial industry that’s at the heart of the modern world.”

North American PCB Industry Sales up 4.3 Percent in April

IPC announced today the April 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.19.

Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4% of U.S. GDP, Says IPC

Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a new report released by IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association. The report finds the electronics manufacturing sector directly supports more than 1.3 million U.S. jobs. For every U.S. electronics manufacturing job, three other jobs are supported in the U.S. economy, contributing to a total of 5.3 million American jobs. Also, the industry indirectly and directly contributes $714 billion (3.7 percent) to U.S. GDP.

M-EXPO Wire Processing Technology Event Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The 4th Annual M-EXPO Wire Processing Technology event, produced by WHMA/IPC, has been postponed due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty of the situation in the fall. The October 14-16, 2020 event will take place next fall, 2021 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, pending improved conditions.

North American PCB Industry Sales up 3.7 Percent in March

IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the March 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.15.

IPC Provides Online Proctored Exams for CIT, CIS and CSE Certification

As the electronics industry continues to respond to new challenges emerging daily on COVID-19, IPC answered the industry’s request to continue IPC certification and provide provisions for those individuals working from home office

How Clean is Clean Enough? IPC Issues Call for Participation for High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference

IPC invites experts in all areas of cleaning and coating for electronic assemblies to submit technical conference abstracts for the High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, presented by IPC and SMTA, to be held November 3-5, 2020 in Dallas, Texas.

Electronics Manufacturing Sector Calls on Leaders of U.S., Mexico, Canada to Boost Cooperation During COVID-19 Recovery

IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association, yesterday sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging them to launch a trilateral initiative to mobilize industrial base support for the continuing medical response related to COVID-19.

The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association Unveils New Corporate Logo

The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) launched a new corporate logo, marking the most dramatic change in its visual identity since 1993. Striving to maintain the iconic and recognizable look was a primary goal but the new logo better reflects the corporate brand as it looks towards WHMA’s future goals.

IPC Encouraged as U.S. EPA Eases Up on TSCA Fees

As a result of IPC’s advocacy work, the U.S. EPA yesterday announced that it is exploring exemptions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) “Fees Rule.”