As a longtime leader in education and training in our industry, IPC is stepping up its efforts, and we could use your input. How would you answer the following question?
Over the last year, how difficult has it been for your company to find qualified workers for roles that require technical knowledge and skills?
Click here to respond by COB Friday, March 29.
Thank you!
The electronics industry has a positive impact around the globe— this week of volunteerism is a great way to show the world the good things we do beyond the products we manufacture! From June 9-15, 2019 we are asking companies that are part of the global electronics supply chain to select a charity or cause of your organization’s choice to support through staff volunteer efforts. Take part in a local litter collection. Organize a food drive. Anything to make a difference!!
IPC will celebrate your good work through social media and other promotions!
The United Kingdom’s effort to leave the European Union, known by the nickname “Brexit,” is bogged down in political uncertainty, which in turn is creating disruptions in the global economy.
The United Kingdom’s effort to leave the European Union, known as Brexit, is making waves in the global economy. Many companies are facing tough decisions about their operations in the UK and EU.
IPC members, how concerned are you about the impacts of Brexit on your company?
by Chris Mitchell, IPC vice president, global government relations
Ask yourself the following question: Why is it that the aerospace, defense and high performance (ADHP) electronics sectors remain reliant on lead solders and components even as the commercial sector has largely phased out their use?
The short answer is that lead-free electronics do not offer the performance and reliability assurances that the ADHP sectors require, but the longer answer is that key stakeholders, including government entities, have not invested in the science to understand how to achieve symmetry and i
Monday, April 15 was the deadline for millions of Americans to file their income tax returns, so this is a good time to review the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) as well as the current tax policy landscape and how these rules are affecting the electronics industry.
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IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2019
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, April 29, 2019 — IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the March 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Year-over-year growth in March was strong for sales but slipped into negative territory for orders, while the book-to-bill ratio retreated to parity at 1.00.
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2019 were up 19.1 percent compared to the same month last year.
by Kelly Scanlon, director, EHS policy and research
This week marks the annual observance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, coordinated by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Circularity policy discussions in electronics risk remaining abstract and unworkable unless they are grounded in actual industry practice.