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.
Ensuring Excellence: IPC-A-610 Process Optimization and Ensuring Excellence: IPC-J-STD-001 Process Optimization are designed to provide electronics professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up reliable, high-quality assembly processes that meet IPC standards. They offer practical insights into various aspects of electronics assembly.
As the U.S. Congress was making progress this week on a budget framework and annual defense authorization and spending bills for the coming year, more than a dozen senior executives from electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies joined IPC in the nation’s capital for the EMS Leadership Public Policy Roundtable. This two-day event featured expert-led discussions, networking and socializing, and meetings with lawmakers in their offices on Capitol Hill.
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.
As revealed this week by an annual survey conducted by in4ma and sponsored by IPC, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry in Europe experienced negative 14 percent growth in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production in 2024.
One essential skill—especially for those working on printed circuit board (PCB) assembly lines—is the ability to identify a wide range of electronic components accurately and efficiently.
Measuring the effectiveness of training requires a systematic approach to data collection and analysis. Here’s a step-by-step guide to calculating the ROI of your training programs.
Investing in employee training is essential for driving operational efficiency, improving productivity, and ensuring long-term business success. However, when measuring the ROI of training, it’s essential to account for both tangible and intangible benefits.
Measuring training programs' return on investment (ROI) is essential for justifying workforce development efforts, but it comes with challenges. From quantifying intangible benefits to ensuring consistent data collection and managing variability, organizations must adopt strategic approaches to assess training effectiveness accurately.
IPC, in collaboration with global sustainability consultancy, Anthesis Group, has released a white paper titled "Why Double Materiality Assessments Matter: Compliance and Competitive Advantage." This guide is for anyone navigating the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).