IPC White Paper Emphasizes the Critical Importance of ‘Design for Excellence’ Throughout the Full...

A new white paper from IPC’s Chief Technologist (CTC) and Design Leadership (DLC) Councils, Better Electronics by Design: Next Generation Design Needs explores the...

SMTA Releases Third Batch of Training Resources Donated by Bob Willis

The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) announces the release of several more photo libraries as part of a generous donation from renowned industry expert,...

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 6.8 Percent in May

IPC announced today the May 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.95. Total North...
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Sharp Decline in European Electronics Manufacturing Jeopardizes Strategic EU Priorities

A new report by IPC, reveals Europe’s growing dependency on other regions for electronics manufacturing in critical and strategic sectors including aerospace and defence....
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2025

IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2025

IPC is now accepting abstracts for technical papers with presentations, posters, and professional development courses at IPC APEX EXPO 2025. The technical conference will...
Bill Capen to Present at STAR-Light Virtual Event on July 8, Hosted by Heartland SMTA Chapter

Bill Capen to Present at STAR-Light Virtual Event on July 8, Hosted by Heartland...

The Heartland SMTA Chapter has announced a follow-up to the successful STAR (Strategic Technology Advancement Research) event held in April. This new event, dubbed...
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James Will to Lead USPAE as New Executive Director

Effective May 28, 2024, James Will joined the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) as the association’s new executive director. USPAE is an IPC...
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North American EMS Industry Down 2.1 Percent in April

IPC announced today the April 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.42. Total North American...

KYZEN Puts Focus on Understencil and PCB Cleaners at SMTA Querétaro

KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place...

EWPTE 2024 Draws Nearly 3,000 Attendees

This year, the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry came to “harness the future” at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), held May...