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Global Banking Crisis Signals Economic Volatility, Signs of Recession

Economic data over the last month indicates that the global banking crisis will directly affect the ability for companies to buy new equipment, hire...
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Despite Growing Economic Uncertainties, the Electronics Manufacturing Industry Remains Upbeat

Per IPC’s March 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, the last month delivered another month of stable industry sentiment: industry demand...
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IPC Announces New Thought Leaders Program Experts

IPC has revamped its Thought Leaders Program (TLP) an initiative designed to “mine” key industry experts’ insight and knowledge on issues driving change within...
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Success of CHIPS Act Depends on Quickly Establishing a Pilot Facility for Integrated Circuit...

The success of the CHIPS for America program depends on establishing a U.S. pilot facility for manufacturing integrated circuit (IC) substrates; and getting it...
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Economic Data Provides a Mixed View of the Economy

Economic data over the last month is providing a mixed view of the economy per IPC’s February Economic Outlook report. “On one hand, economic fundamentals...
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Electronics Industry Continues to Show Solid Performance Though Materials, Labor and Freight Costs Expected...

Per IPC’s February 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, over the next six months, manufacturers expect to see continued increase in...
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North American PCB Industry Sales Down 1.2 Percent in January

IPC announced today the January 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.94. Total North American...
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Registration Now Open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2023

Registration is now open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) an exclusive, free-of-charge* event for the electrical wire harness, wire, coil winding and...

IPC Introduces New Committee Leader and Committee Volunteer Awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2023

In keeping with its commitment to showing appreciation for its strong volunteer community, IPC introduced two new awards in IPC standards development at IPC...
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Electronics Industry Continues to Show Resiliency Despite Rising Labor Costs and Recruiting Difficulties

According to IPC’s January Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report, 75 percent of electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising material costs, while...