Why Join IPC?

Why you should become a member and membership application

IPC Membership Video

Video About IPC


Your colleagues share their thoughts on why they value IPC membership…

Douglas Pauls

Doug Pauls, Principal Materials & Process Engineer, Rockwell Collins

Neal Bender

Neal Bender, IPC Director of Membership


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Who is IPC?

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronic interconnection industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all of the players in this industry: designers, board manufacturers, assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. As IPC members, proactive participants work together to meet the challenges of ensuring the future of a very important industry.

Networking - the ultimate renewable resource- is the cornerstone of IPC membership. IPC members have unparalleled opportunities to network by attending IPC's trade shows, workshops, technical conferences, IPC's annual meeting and now electronically through services that provide online communications for and between members.

Access Technology

  • IPC technical programs are developed by members for members
  • Globally-accepted IPC industry standards streamline communication between suppliers, manufacturers, assemblers and their customers
  • More than 100 member volunteer committees are developing/updating standards and specifications by building industry consensus
  • Utilize the IPC Online Presentation Library to access technical and industry related audio slide presentations.
  • IPC has published more than 1,000 technical papers and 200 standards
  • Online technical forums help participants get answers quickly

Build your Business

  • List your company in the IPC Membership Directory and Products and Services Index
  • FREE link from IPC's website to your company's website
  • Participate in monthly statistical survey programs and receive FREE reports
  • PCB Management Council
  • EMS Management Council
  • Access to market research for effective and timely industry information
  • IPC Consultants Council
  • IPC training and certification programs
  • Exhibit/attend IPC APEX EXPO™ and Electronics Midwest
  • Take advantage of online "Members Only" services

Cut Your Costs

  • IPC member discounts of up to 50% on publications and training materials from IPC
  • IPC member discounts of up to 25% on document subscriptions purchased from IHS.
  • Members can request one free copy of each new standard within 90 days of publication
  • Member discounts on registration for meetings, technical conferences, workshops tutorials, certification programs
  • IPC member exhibitors at both annual conferences & exhibitions receive discounts on their exhibit space
  • FREE subscription to IPC's publication, the REVIEW
  • Members have an open account with IPC - purchase orders will be accepted, orders shipped and invoiced to IPC member sites

Brand Your Business

Use the IPC member logo to highlight your company's industry leadership.

IPC Membership Application

Contact IPC's Membership Team

If you have questions or would like more information about site membership, contact: For information about Designers Council participation, contact:
Neal Bender
Membership Director
+1 847-597-2808
Susan Storck
Membership Manager
+1 847-597-2872
Jan Bakota
Membership Coordinator
+1 847-597-2809
Anne Marie Mulvihill
Program Manager
+1 847-597-2827