The Global Electronics Association announces the release of IPC-8911, Requirements for Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles Applications.
Electronics manufacturers are facing rising material and labor costs according to the Global Electronics Association’s June Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. The Material Costs Index is above its long-term average and has not been this high since March 2023.
The Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) announces plans to co-locate its biennial Wire Expo with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA)/Global Electronics Association’s Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) May 6-7, 2026. The two shows will co-locate at the Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Expanding salary budgets for North American electronics assembly companies are among the findings of a new study published by IPC this week. The 2017 Wage Rate & Salary Study for the North American Electronics Assembly Industry is now available for purchase.
The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.06.
The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.28.
Europe is becoming more reliant on electronics manufactured outside of Europe, potentially leading to vulnerabilities that impact regional security, according to a new report by IPC, the global electronics association together with Décision Etudes & Conseil.
Evolve debuted today at IPC APEX EXPO as a comprehensive program designed to help electronics companies move sustainability forward on an accelerated path. IPC, the global electronics association, created Evolve in direct response to research showing an increased interest across the industry in sustainability efforts and product circularity.
At the 68th IPC Annual Meeting on March 19, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2025, the IPC Board of Directors announced new officers and first-term members. Board officers serve a two-year term, board members serve a four-year term, and the student board member serves a one-year term.
In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics manufacturing industry, Peter Bigelow, president of FTG Circuits Haverhill, was inducted into the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame at IPC APEX EXPO 2025. IPC’s most prestigious honor, the Hall of Fame Award is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service to and advancement of IPC and the electronics industry.