IPC Hand Soldering Competition Winner Crowned at What's New in Electronics Live 2018

IPC, in conjunction with What’s New in Electronics Live and ART-- Advanced Rework Technology Ltd., conducted the IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on 25-26 September 2018.

IPC Launches IPC Transportation Electronics Reliability Council

Council works to implement transportation industry standards for electrical and electronic systems
On September 25, representatives from prominent automotive and rail original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers met in Frankfurt, Germany to launch the IPC Transportation Electronics Reliability Council (ITERC).

IPC Commends White House for Detailed Assessment of Nation’s Defense Industrial Base

Statement from John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO
On behalf of the electronics industry, I commend the White House for the release today of a sweeping and detailed assessment of the nation’s defense industrial base.

North American PCB Industry Growth Cycle Continues

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for August 2018
IPC announced today the August 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. Year-over-year growth continued for industry sales and orders.

United States, Mexico and Canada Reach new NAFTA Deal

Statement from John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO
On behalf of the electronics industry, I want to extend my congratulations and appreciation to the governments of the U.S., Mexico and Canada for their many months of tireless negotiations on a new trilateral trade agreement.

Two Converging Industries – Electronics and Textiles – Merge for a Successful First-ever IPC E-Textiles Event

On September 13, representatives from the e-textiles ecosystem, including product innovators, material suppliers, electrical engineers and academia, came together for IPC E-Textiles 2018, a first-time e-textiles event for IPC.