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.
A quick congratulations to the IPC team and industry participants that made IPC WinterCom in Barcelona a huge success! The IPC event this week brought together close to 300 industry leaders from approximately 40 countries to participate in standards development activities on topics related to materials, design, PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, Factory of the Future and e-textiles to name just a few.
The latest political stalemate over the federal budget is creating headaches for programs of importance to the electronics industry. The federal government is now almost four months into Fiscal Year 2024 without Congress having passed any full-year FY24 spending bills.
It is with deep sadness that IPC reports the recent news of the death of industry visionary and long-time IPC leader and volunteer Michael Ford, who passed away on January 27.
I just finished the latest issue of IPC Community which is chock full of great content, including timely updates on IPC standards, workforce programs, and events like IPC APEX EXPO 2024. The issue also spotlights the certification team that works with our community to develop, implement and promote industry credentialing and workforce programs. The Community magazine is truly an indispensable resource!
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.
IPC and Continental Automotive’s HERMES Day Successfully Held at Continental Jingyue Branch in China
To help the industry better address the challenges of Industry 4.0 and transition towards digital intelligent manufacturing, IPC, in collaboration with Continental Automotive China SMT Club and Continental Automotive Electronics (Changchun) Co., Ltd. Jingyue Branch, successfully held HERMES Day at the Jingyue Factory on August 16.