IPC’s statistical programs for the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), assembly equipment and solder industries are now open to new participants for 2019. The deadline for IPC members to sign up is April 1. Participating companies receive quarterly market data at no cost. Participation is free to IPC-member companies as a benefit of membership.
In conjunction with NEPCON Vietnam 2024, IPC hosted its popular IPC Hand Soldering and Rework Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 11-13. Thirty-nine competitors from 16 electronics companies and one university in Vietnam vied for top honors.
IPC announced today the August 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.
IPC announced today the August 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.99.
Industry sentiment in the electronics sector declined significantly in September due to rising cost concerns and weakening demand according to IPC’s September Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.
A new white paper from IPC, “AI-based Data Centers for the United States: Technologies, Supply Chains, and Resiliency Gaps,” explores the actions needed to improve the supply chain resiliency of U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and the electronics used in them.
There’s so much happening at IPC, so be sure to open the latest issue of IPC Community, brimming with must-read features on members of the electronics industry who are making a difference in their own unique way.
The 2024 IPC CEMAC China Electronics Manufacturing Annual Conference, co-organized by IPC and the Shanghai Pudong New Area Quality Technology Association, kicked off today with a grand opening ceremony in Shanghai. Themed "Making Your Imagination Reality," the event has brought together leaders, technical experts, and corporate representatives from the global electronics manufacturing industry to explore future trends and opportunities. This year's conference has attracted over 400 companies and more than 600 industry professionals, highlighting its influence as a significant gathering in the electronics manufacturing sector.
With a mission to show the world the altruistic works of companies in the electronics industry, IPC announces the launch of the Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares initiative. A global effort being scheduled during IPC Founders Week, June 9-15, Electronics for a Better World | IPC Cares will shine a spotlight on the charitable efforts of the electronics industry and will recognize the activities of each participating member company through IPC’s social media platforms.
Electronics Industry sentiment improved during January, with electronics manufacturers, on average, stating that they expect 5.2 percent revenue growth for 2023, with an increase to 9.5 percent in 2024, according to IPC’s January 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report.