IPC announces the strategic appointment of Joe Schneider as vice president of U.S./Canada. This newly created executive position underscores the association’s commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to this region’s innovation and economic growth.

IPC, in collaboration with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), has organized the first-ever World Wire Harness Competitions and Championship. Regional country competitions will take place between March and December 2025 and final championship will be held at IPC’s Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event scheduled January 29–30, 2026, in Bangalore, India.

IPC announces the strategic appointment of Carrie Sessine as vice president of global communications. This newly created executive position underscores the association’s commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to global innovation and economic growth.

The last month has demonstrated that the era of smooth globalization may be waning, and electronics manufacturers will need to learn to thrive in a world of persistent uncertainty.

This past March, electronics industry demand strengthened to its highest level in nearly a year, indicating strong expansion in customer and manufacturing activity according to IPC’s March Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

IPC announced today the February 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.33.

IPC announced today the February 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.33.

IPC India & Southeast Asia Newsletter provides valuable information for Members & Stakeholders:

Global updates in the electronics industry
News from India in the electronics sector
Upcoming IPC skill training program in the region
Upcoming IPC Virtual/Live Sessions
Last Month Activity report
Member Stories
Members enrolled for IPC Global Membership from the region
& Many more

The Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award was presented to Hiroyuki Watanabe, NEC Corporation, an IPC Board Member and long-time volunteer, at IPC APEX EXPO 2025.

The electronics industry holds a dual responsibility: to create products that drive sustainable solutions to urgent global challenges and to ensure that manufacturing processes and materials minimize harm to human health and the environment. As the leading global electronics association, IPC recently surveyed the electronics industry to assess current perspectives on these commitments.