Investment and Innovation

  • IPC supports government efforts to promote research, development, and innovation in factories of the future.  
  • IPC urges governments to take a holistic approach to supporting electronics manufacturing, as opposed to focusing on just a few links in the supply chain.
  • IPC supports tax policies, including R&D tax credits and lower corporate tax rates, that drive growth and innovation in our industry.
  • IPC advocates for strong intellectual property protection and strives to prevent counterfeit products in the supply chain through our standards initiatives and advocacy efforts.
ISSUE BRIEF
The U.S. Should Develop and Implement a Robust Manufacturing Strategy
Electronics manufacturing is on the cusp of tremendous change, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, digitization, and machine-to-machine communications.
CHIPS Act Implementation Requires Strong Focus on "Advanced Packaging
Leaders of top semiconductor, microelectronic, IC-Substrate, PCB, EMS, and OSAT companies along with the U.S. government and European Commission gathered in Washington to discuss the critical need to expand "advanced packaging" capacities and capabilities in tandem with expanding production of semiconductor chips.
IPC Goes Deep on Advance Packaging
IPC has stepped up its efforts to educate policymakers and other key audiences on the importance of investing in the entire semiconductor supply chain, including advanced packaging and printed circuit boards, to achieve the goals of the CHIPS Act.
IPC Calls for Policies to Support Factories of the Future
Electronics manufacturing is on the cusp of transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine-to-machine communications. Read IPC’s letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, outlining our comprehensive policy agenda to ensure the long-term growth and resilience of electronics manufacturing.