It is with sadness that IPC announces the passing of Tony Hilvers, former IPC vice president of industry programs, on Tuesday, February 6. Hilvers left IPC in 2012 after 29 years of service.
On July 17, IPC and iNEMI (the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative, a not-for-profit R&D consortium focused on future technology requirements) hosted a webinar to recap a four-hour in-person workshop held in June at the Electronics Goes Green conference in Berlin.
The core of IPC’s strategy lies in an industry-driven talent pipeline. A talent pipeline is a systematic and strategic approach to identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining skilled individuals to ensure a steady supply of qualified candidates. It includes proactive measures such as offering training programs, building relationships with educational institutions, raising awareness among potential candidates, and implementing apprenticeship programs
In mid-July, IPC’s Vice President of Education David Hernandez and Director of Workforce Partnerships Cory Blaylock, traveled to Washington, D.C. to tackle one of the most pressing issues in the electronics manufacturing industry: workforce development.
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As one of the co-organizers of IMPACT 2025, the Global Electronics Association plays a pivotal role in driving the global conversation around advanced electronic packaging.
The Global Electronics Association’s October 2025 Global Sentiment Report captures an industry navigating a mix of headwinds and tailwinds as it enters the final quarter of the year.
The Global Electronics Association has been advocating in Brussels for a Chips Act 2.0 approach that would better address the needs of critical European industries, including PCB and EMS, during these turbulent times.
The Global Electronics Association provides members with tools, training, insights, and connections to stay competitive and shape the industry’s future.
At IMPACT 2025, attendees explored how packaging technologies are evolving to meet the complexities of today’s AI systems and the future.