Over the last week, the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and several other countries and organizations have imposed severe and immediate sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
The global electronics manufacturing industry finds itself at another crossroads following what the White House called "Liberation Day" - a sweeping announcement of new tariffs that has sent shockwaves through international supply chains. What began as concerns about potential tariffs on specific materials has exploded into a comprehensive restructuring of global trade relationships, with implications that reach far beyond immediate price increases.
Leading companies in the electronics manufacturing industry are highly intentional about their environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, with climate change and energy use among the most closely scrutinized issues, an IPC analysis shows.
On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched its long-anticipated public consultation and call-for-evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), expected in Q4 2026.
When the U.S., Mexico, and Canada operate as a region, we all win: our industries grow, our supply chains become more secure, and our collective resilience deepens.
An Overview of the PCB Design Fundamentals II: Fabrication Course
Biden administration to enforce vaccine mandate for U.S. companies with over 100 employees.
Blog post from Tracy Riggan re: increase in automotive leadership at IPC
Congratulations to Smarties, the IPC E-Textiles A-Team that developed the initial draft content for IPC-8981 and its IPC Test Methods, which won the Worker Bees of the Year Award.
Electronics industry comments on EPA's proposed rules on PFAS