Orders, capacity utilization, and backlogs all increased in the past month, pushing electronics industry demand higher according to IPC’s February Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. The Demand Index is at its highest level since May 2024. Profit margins remain under pressure, but the Profit Margin Index has risen for the second consecutive month.

As the managing editor, I know exactly what it takes to put together each issue of IPC Community: months of planning, writing, and execution in order to share the most relevant thoughts, activities, and ideas from IPC and its members.

IPC India 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

Marcy LaRont, a printed circuit board (PCB) industry veteran who has been working as the managing editor for PCB007 magazine this past year, has been named executive director of the I-Connect007 group of publications, which was purchased by IPC in 2022. She succeeds Barry Matties, publisher and original founder of the I-Connect007 publications, who will continue on in an advisor capacity.

IPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ranee Ramya, Ph.D., as country manager for Malaysia. This strategic step reflects IPC’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in one of Asia's most dynamic electronics and semiconductor hubs.

The electronics industry faced a dip in sentiment this December, as the Demand Index declined 1.8 percent according to IPC’s December Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. It remained below 100 for the fourth consecutive month, signaling continued contraction.

With the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to pull out the crystal ball and think about what may come to pass in the coming months. IPC President and CEO John W. Mitchell's makes a few predictions for our industry.

IPC, in collaboration with global sustainability consultancy, Anthesis Group, has released a white paper titled "Why Double Materiality Assessments Matter: Compliance and Competitive Advantage." This guide is for anyone navigating the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Today, IPC released its latest white paper, Why Double Materiality Assessments Matter: Compliance and Competitive Advantage. This publication offers a roadmap for companies in the electronics industry to navigate the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and leverage double materiality assessments (DMAs) for sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.

IPC announced today the October 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.25.