Component Shortages are Driving Production Delays and Higher Costs for Manufacturers, According to a New Global Industry Survey
IPC found the electronics industry sees no immediate end to shortage woes, 58% expect problem to linger until late 2022 or beyond
A new global survey found that electronics manufacturers continue to be harmed by the global shortage in semiconductors and other components, parts and material
Winners of IPC Hand Soldering Competition at Instrutec in Tallin, Estonia Announced
New award for best company team presented
In cooperation with the Instrutec tradeshow in Tallin, Estonia, IPC re-launched its popular Hand Soldering Competition, hosting skilled competitors on September 8-10 who demonstrated their expertise in hand soldering while competing for cash
Winners of IPC Hand Soldering Competition at Global Industrie in Lyon, France Announced
New award for best company team presented
In cooperation with 2021 Global Industrie, IPC re-launched its popular Hand Soldering Competition, hosting skilled competitors on September 6-9, who demonstrated their expertise in hand soldering while competing for cash prizes.
IPC Unveils Golden Gnomes Awards at IPC SummerCom 2021
Awards ceremony honors standards development A-Team members
A new awards ceremony, the Golden Gnome Awards, was launched at IPC SummerCom 2021. The Golden Gnomes, inspired by IPC’s fictional TechNet gnomes Clumpy and Kloumpios, will occur annually at IPC SummerCom.
EU Steps Up “Semiconductor Sovereignty” Plans
The European Commission plans to introduce a “European Chips Act” to provide a European vision and strategy to boost cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the region.
Volunteers Honored for Contributions to IPC and the Electronics Industry
Committee Awards presented at IPC SummerCom 2021
IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on August 30 at IPC’s SummerCom Standards Development Committee Meetings in Milwaukee, Wis.