First Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) in Vienna Inspires Participants from 20 Countries

The first Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) in Vienna was a great success The new international conference, organized by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung e. V. (FED) and IPC, brought together experts and industry representatives from 20 countries and four continents. The aim of the PEDC was to create a new European platform for the exchange of information on current developments and trends in electronics design.

Advancing Sustainable and Circular Electronics

Joint workshop co-hosted by the Global Electronics Association and the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) on 24 April 2026.

Introduction to PCB Design I - Southeast Asia

This introductory course will focus on front-end design concepts such as schematic capture, library parts creation, basic electrical engineering concepts, and documentation.

Global Electronics Association stand A1.321 at productronica

Visit productronica to experience the full range of electronics manufacturing technologies and solutions presented by renowned international exhibitors.

Global Electronics Association Supports Industry Call on Substances of Concern

In a joint effort, the Global Electronics Association recently co-signed a statement urging European po

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What action did the Global Electronics Association recently take on Substances of Concern?
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The Association co signed a joint industry statement urging a harmonised and workable Substances of Concern approach.
 

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Why is harmonisation of Substances of Concern policies important for electronics companies?
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A consistent approach helps avoid overlapping or conflicting rules that can complicate compliance and reduce competitiveness.
 

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Which EU process prompted this joint statement?
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The letter was submitted as part of the consultation on simplifying administrative burdens in environmental legislation.
 

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What was the main message to European policy makers?
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The industry asked for coherent, pragmatic, and non duplicative legislation that supports both sustainability and the functionality of the electronics supply chain.
 

Cable & Wire Harness Competition 2026 - Regional Qualification UK

The Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) will take place in the United Kingdom during Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 in Farnborough. This inaugural event in Europe brings together professionals to showcase their skills in providing cable & wire harness assembly.

IPC Hand Soldering Competition 2026 - Regional Competition Italy

IPC Italian regional Hand Soldering Competition located at the Vicenza Expo Centre, Vicenza, Italy

IPC Standards European Committee/Task Group Meetings

IPC Standards European Committee Meetings, by Global Electronics Association, to take place 27-30 October, 2025 in Munich, Germany.

Hand Soldering Competition Estonia 2025 Regional Qualification

Join the Hand Soldering Regional Estonia 2025 Competition, for Students and Professionals, being held 21-23 October 2025, at TalTech University (Main Lobby), Tallinn, Estonia. Competitors will demonstrate their soldering skills on a complex printed circuit board assembly within 60 minutes — for prizes, recognition, and the chance to secure a spot at the IPC Hand Soldering World Championship later in 2025.

Cable & Wire Harness Competition 2026 - Regional Qualification France

Introduced in France for the first time, the Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) will take place during Global Industrie 2026 in Paris Nord Villepinte. This competition invites skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to demonstrate their expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, and assembly, all in accordance with the requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620, the consensus industry standard for cable and wire harness assemblies.

IPC Hand Soldering Competition 2026 - Regional Qualification Hungary

Skilled soldering experts will compete in the IPC Hand Soldering Hungarian Regional Competition at InnoElectro 2026

Electronics Manufacturing & Packaging Symposium (EMPS) 2025

Electronics Manufacturing & Packaging Symposium (EMPS) 2025

EFECS – the European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems

The next edition of EFECS – the European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems is taking place in Malta, on December 3–4, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s

IPC Hand Soldering Competition 2025 Regional Qualification - Germany

Save the dates for the German Regional Qualification for the IPC Hand Soldering Competition (HSC), taking place at productronica from 18 to 19 November 2025

IPC Hand Soldering Competition 2026 - Regional Qualification France

Join the France Regional Qualification for the IPC Hand Soldering Competition (HSC) at Global Industrie 2026 in Paris Nord Villepinte on 30 March – 2 April 2026.

Cable & Wire Harness Competition 2026 - Regional Qualification Italy

Regional Cable & Wire Harness Competition Italy for the first located at Vicenza Expo Centre, Vicenza, Italy