Current Industry Trends

"Current Industry Trends" is brought to you by IPC Market Research

• Trends in the Book-to-Bill Ratio and Sales in the North American PCB industry
• Consumption of Tin/Lead versus Lead Free Solder by Region (.pdf)

Market Data Update

Market Data Update is a quarterly business report for the electronic interconnection industry, which is free to IPC members and available by subscription to non-members. The report brings together the latest data highlights from many segments of the electronics supply chain. Covering metals, solder, chemicals, assembly equipment, laminates, PCBs, EMS and end-product industries, it offers readers a bird’s eye view of industry dynamics. The data comes from IPC’s many statistical programs, as well as from other sources, and includes an assessment of macroeconomic trends. Every issue includes leading indicators to help readers anticipate and plan for changes in their business environment.

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"Fast Facts" Survey Reports on Timely Topics

• Results of IPC Survey on Survival Strategies and Success Measures in the Electronics Industry (August 2009) (.pdf) (Members Only)
• IPC Research Findings on Best North American Industry Practices to Protect Intellectual Property (August 2009) (.pdf) (Members Only)
• Results of IPC Survey of OEMs on the Demand of High-Density Interconnect PCBs (November 2008) (.pdf) (Members Only)
• Results of IPC Survey on a Reverse Trend in Regional Sourcing in the Worldwide Electronic Interconnect Industry (January 2009)
• Results of an IPC Survey on REACH Preparedness in the North American and Europen Electronic Interconnect Industry (.pdf) (Members Only)

Metal Prices

• Metal prices from the London Metal Exchange representing the key metals used in the PCB and electronics assembly industries.

Market Research Reports

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Learn more about the Electronics Industry Executive Summits

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