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Navigating A New Reality: How EMS Companies Must Balance Global Efficiency with Regional Resilience

After decades of optimizing for global efficiency through lean supply chains and cost arbitrage, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry stands at a crossroads.

Shaping the Future of Electronics: Why the “Component-to-System Level Packaging” Workshop is Critical to Automotive and Industrial Innovation

IPC, with the support of Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), is organizing the Workshop on Component-to-System Level Packaging – Addressing Integration Challenges for

IPC Hosts 2025 Q2 Executive Policy Roundtable in Tokyo

IPC successfully convened its 2025 Q2 Executive Policy Roundtable on May 21 at Tokyo Kaikan.

Your Input Needed on Smart Manufacturing Survey

The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) at Auburn University is conducting its annual study on behalf of the Department of Defense to

IPC Hosts Industry Leaders and Signs Strategic MOUs in Taipei

On May 16, 2025, IPC hosted a high-level Industry Leaders Luncheon in Taipei, bringing together nearly 60 prominent representatives from government agencies, industry

New Courses Strengthen Industry Knowledge in Component Identification

One essential skill—especially for those working on printed circuit board (PCB) assembly lines—is the ability to identify a wide range of electronic components accurately and

Tax Policy Update: What’s in the House Tax Bill — and What It Means for Electronics Manufacturers

This morning, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced a major tax package that includes several provisions supported by IPC.

We Asked, You Answered on U.S. Tax and Trade Priorities

For businesses across the electronics industry, U.S. federal tax policy is not just about accounting. Nor are tariffs solely about suppliers and logistics. These policies are

Reflections from Circularity 25: Moving from Why to How

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Circularity 25 in Denver—an inspiring gathering of professionals working to advance circular solutions across industries. With

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