Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule. IPC is still reviewing the proposed updates, but it appears to meaningfully address the issues that IPC has raised with the policymakers at the EPA and the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Learn about the dual use export control regulations for the electronics industry & their implications from a security standpoint.
In early April, the European Commission took another step in advancing semiconductor technology by allocating the first tranche of funding for “pilot lines” under the European Chips Act.
When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her €750 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to help the European Union recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, she stressed that “strategic autonomy” must be at the heart of the EU’s response. As was also seen in North America, the COVID-19 crisis revealed the EU’s dependence on other regions for critical goods, including raw materials, medicines, and medical supplies.
Learn about the EU's chemical, product, and waste legislation, and its implications on the economy.
The latest EU Competitiveness Report, authored by former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and released this month, is a compelling call to action that should serve as a framework for policy action in Brussels and capitals across Europe.
IPC's recent white paper, "Securing the European Union's Electronics Ecosystem," highlights the importance of strengthening Europe’s electronics supply chain across all levels, from silicon to systems.
in4ma’s 2020 European EMS industry report, published last week, shows that EMS revenue in Europe decreased by 5.4 percent in 2020. The survey and subsequent report, led by in4ma CEO Dieter Weiss, includes detailed information from nearly 200 EMS companies, a 20 percent increase in participation from 2019.
The funding landscape for workforce development is evolving. While federal grant freezes and shifting policies have introduced some uncertainty, there are still viable opportunities available for companies in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry.
Evolve, the Global Electronics Association’s Sustainability initiative, made an impact and crossed a milestone with its first-ever event at Climate Week NYC.