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IPC Testifies to EPA Against Reopening the DSW (Definition of Solid Waste) Rule

July 1, 2009 – 4:23 pm, by Kim Sterling

We sent out a press release on this today. One of the key points: If the Rule is reopened, the increase in recycling of valuable metals and other materials would be potentially lost. More…

Companies refine their marketing approach to weather recession

June 30, 2009 – 10:56 pm, by Sara Broderick

The electronic interconnect industry may have seen the worst of the economic storm. Inventories are being managed better than during the 2002 recession, and embedded electronics and high-end products still make for opportunities in the U.S. market. More…

About time!

June 30, 2009 – 4:39 pm, by Kim Sterling

European officials and cellphone companies have agreed to a universal charger by 2012, but possibly as soon as 2010. More…

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July 1, 2009: IPC Testifies on EPA Request for Guidance on Reopening DSW Rule

June 25, 2009: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for May 2009

June 23, 2009: IPC Midwest Technical Conference Hits Quality, Reliability and Counterfeiting Head On
A Taste of “Reality PCB” Comes to the Midwest

June 16, 2009: Revised IPC Standard on Immersion Silver Plating Establishes Maximum Deposit Thickness

June 4, 2009: IPC Midwest Expands Focus and Free Forums on Reliability
Brings Cost-Effective Solutions to Industry’s Pressing Challenges

June 4, 2009: IPC Statistical Report Shows Decline Continuing and First Signs of Recovery

May 27, 2009: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for April 2009

May 22, 2009: IPC Executive Webcasts Offer Insight into Current Economic Trends and Future Industry Market Opportunities

May 20, 2009: IPC Members Discuss Key Industry Issues with Legislators at Capitol Hill Day

May 19, 2009: IPC White Paper Examines the Myths and Facts of HDI Technology for North American Manufacturers

May 19, 2009: IPC Issues Call for Participation for 2010 IPC APEX EXPO™

May 18, 2009: Supply Chain Communication Guide on Declarable Substance Content in Electrotechnical Products Released

May 18, 2009: 2009 Designers Day Canada Presents Design Challenge Solutions in an Affordable Format

May 11, 2009: IPC Issues Call for Participation for 2009 High Performance Electronics Cleaning and Coating Symposium

May 8, 2009: IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition Adheres to the Adage, “Be Global, Stay Local”

April 27, 2009: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2009

April 24, 2009: IPC Prepares Policy Recommendations to Department of Defense Printed Circuit Board Executive Agent
Emphasis on Strengthening North American PCB Industry

April 23, 2009: IPC APEX EXPO™ Attendees Select 2009 Academic Poster Competition Winners

April 21, 2009: IPC J-STD-075-DE Now Available in German
Standard Classifies Worst-Case Thermal Process Limitations for Electronic Components

April 20, 2009: Upcoming IPC Executive Webcasts Offer Best Practices for Pricing and Planning in a Challenging Economy

April 14, 2009: Standards Development, Business Development and Professional Development at IPC APEX EXPO™ Boost Industry Spirit and Progress

April 6, 2009: New IPC Statistical Program to Track Worldwide EMS Financial Metrics