The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), a council of the Global Electronics Association, today announced the results of an industry survey, revealing the need for systems to catch and collect errors to ensure design quality and automation to create efficiencies and reduce risk.

On 25 August, Brazil approved the final technical handbooks for its Sustainable Taxonomy (Portuguese acronym “TSB”).

The world economy is entering a new chapter marked by uneven growth, persistent inflationary pressures, and shifting trade dynamics. The United States shows resilience, Europe continues to face stagnation risks, and Asia’s mix of advanced and emerging markets is driving both opportunity and volatility.

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The Global Electronics Association announced today the July 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.00.

The Global Electronics Association announced today the July 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.23.

Recent tariff announcements — spanning country-specific measures to copper foil and semiconductors — are reshaping markets and impacting the electronics industry.

The global electronics manufacturing supply chain remains under pressure from rising costs, with 61% of firms reporting higher material costs and 54% noting increased labor expenses. according to the Global Electronics Association’s Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

The Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC International Inc.) announces the appointment of Brent Laufenberg as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).    

The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.28.