Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are continuing to garner industry attention on a state, federal, and global level. This group of over 4,500 man-made chemicals has a wide range of uses - from consumer products to industrial applications. In fact, if you look in your home, you are likely to find dozens of products that potentially contain PFAS.
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its first CHIPS for America funding opportunity to bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. This first funding opportunity seeks applications for projects involving construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors.
Years in the works, IPC earned the U.S. Department of Labor’s approval for our National Program Standards of Apprenticeship on Wednesday, November 15.
How can companies use marketing principles and tools to attract quality job candidates and improve employee retention? Stephanie Austin, director of marketing, Zentech Manufacturing, explains in “Manufacturing a Creative Workforce Development Strategy.” Austin, a member of IPC's EMS Steering Committee, will participate in the upcoming EMS Leadership Summit on April 8, 2024, at IPC APEX EXPO.
In the spirit of reflecting on the year just passed and looking ahead to the new year, here are the highlights of IPC’s government policy advocacy efforts in 2023.
As CES kicks-off the new year in Las Vegas, the world looks forward to learning about the latest breakthrough electronic technologies that will shape our future.
CES 2024 truly showcases the best of electronics innovation for today and tomorrow. It’s exciting to be here. One of my biggest takeaways from today is how absolutely essential it is for the electronics industry to reinforce our commitment to sustainability – sustainability for smart cities and homes, vehicle technology, fitness and wearables.
This afternoon the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) released a long anticipated National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS).
In the intricate world of electronics manufacturing process and precision are not just goals; they are necessities. Amidst the myriad of factors that can affect the quality and reliability of electronic products, one critical issue can go unnoticed – Foreign Object Debris (FOD). Though seemingly insignificant, FOD can have profound implications on the manufacturing process and the end products. This post delves into why managing FOD is pivotal in electronics manufacturing.
IPC appreciated the opportunity to participate in a January 16, 2024 workshop organized by the European Commission to collect feedback on needs, challenges, and drivers for advanced materials. At the workshop, IPC highlighted the importance of advanced materials for electronics manufacturing and underlined the need for a comprehensive silicon-to-systems approach.