Recent economic data is providing a mixed view on the economy. Economic fundamentals continue to slow, but some indicators point to solid underlying strength. The manufacturing sectors in Europe, the U.S., and China are all signaling contraction according to their respective PMI indexes, but in China and Europe at least, things are looking less bad in recent weeks. Recession has become the base-case scenario for the U.S. and Europe, but the depth and duration of that recession is still hotly contested.   

On April 4 at 11:00 am EDT, IPC will host a free webinar, Economic Update and Market Outlook. IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac will share the latest economic data, trends, risks and possible recession scenarios for 2023.

What you will learn: 

• Review the start of 2023 and what factors have deviated from early expectations 
• What to expect in the coming quarter in terms of growth 
• The current outlook for inflation and what it means for interest rates 
• The current health of the supply chain and how they might evolve in the months ahead 

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We can’t wait to welcome you to IPC SummerCom, in-person May 13-18, 2023 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

IPC SummerCom will be co-located with the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), the industry’s exclusive trade show for decision-makers who design, specify, purchase, install, sell, maintain or manufacture electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses, and other related products. You're IPC Summercom registration gives you free access to EWPTE.

IPC SummerCom is all about IPC Standards, welcoming your contribution to the industry standards and guidelines relied on by your company, customers, suppliers, and competitors. Newcomers and industry veterans are welcome. Participate and learn more about these critical industry documents.

Committee Meetings Schedule

IPC Standard Development Committees cover a range of topics, including:

Why Attend the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)?

Produced by WHMA/IPC, the ONLY trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, EWPTE is where the industry comes together with more than 3,000 attendees and nearly 200 exhibitors to find solutions to challenging wire problems through training and education and for the opportunity to network with industry leaders and subject matter experts. Attendees at all career stages can expect to Come Wired and Leave Inspired through:

Education & Training
Professional Development Courses with content designed to deliver new information, skills, and techniques related to the cable and wire harness industry. 

Technical Conference Sessions presented by engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders who will share new technical data, significant results from experiments and case studies, emphasizing new techniques and discussing trends of interest with appropriate technical test results.

Networking Opportunities by connecting with industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Accessing New Technologies and finding new suppliers to find solutions to your challenging wire problems on the show floor from nearly 200 exhibitors.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who designs, specifies, purchases, installs, sells, maintains or manufactures electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses and other related products for the following industries:

• Aerospace
• Automotive/Transportation (Automobiles, Rail, Buses. Trucks)
• Consumer Technology (Business Equipment and Appliances)
• Defense/Military
• Medical Instruments
• Off Highway (Constructions, Agriculture and Mining)
• Recreational (RV, Marine OPE & RTV)

Monday and Wednesday
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. EDT

Description

This course addresses specific challenges encountered in military and aerospace applications, including  the effects of vibration, shock, radiation, and altitude, extended operating temperature range, and other design considerations for high reliability applications. The class also focuses on the impact of these designs on manufacturing and assembly techniques, documentation, and manufacturing file generation.  
Taught by an IPC-certified industry expert with 25+ years of experience in the field, the eight week program utilizes interactive webinars, on-demand recorded class sessions, job-specific exercises, and team projects to facilitate mastery of the key concepts required to design boards for military and aerospace applications. 

PCB Design for Military & Aerospace Applications is ideal for designers, engineers, technicians, and other individuals who want to acquire or increase their ability to meet the  design, manufacturing, packaging, and routing challenges posed by military, aerospace, and space applications. 

Before taking this course, it is recommended that participants complete the PCB Fundamentals courses (I and 2), OR be familiar with:

• Schematic symbol creation
• Schematic Generation
• Documentation and Dimensioning
• Standard Rigid Printed Board Design

Description

This course provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to create IPC-compliant PCB designs for high-speed analog, radio (RF), and microwave frequencies. 

Course Content

This program is designed to provide circuit board designers with a balanced foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in printed circuit board design. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Design boards for high-speed analog and RF/microwave frequencies.
• Understand the trade-offs in materials used in these applications.
• Define a board stackup that implements structures that will meet the needs of these designs.
• Understand and mitigate signal integrity issues for these designs.
• Understand and define the effects of mechanical retention needs for these applications.
• Define and implement the tighter manufacturing tolerances needed for these designs.
• Understand the use of mixed material stackups in these designs.
• Understand the documentation requirements for these designs.

Tuesday and Thursday
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Description

In this course, participants employ the lessons learned in Introduction to PCB Design I to effectively implement their designs using techniques such as multi-layer routing, signal integrity, transmission lines, and more. The course also focuses on how manufacturing and assembly techniques impact design, documentation and manufacturing file generation.

LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

This program is designed to provide circuit board designers with a balanced foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in printed circuit board design.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Define and create DRC rules to the appropriate IPC Standards
• Create Rigid and Rigid-Flex boards to meet a wide variety of applications
• Implement industry best practices for:
  • Manufacturability
  • Reliability
  • Documentation
  • Manufacturing file generation
• Recognize the trade-offs between the different layout types and when to use each type
• Assess different component types and attachment methods
  • Differentiate when to use each type of component
• Define standard PWB and CCA notes
  • Apply best practices in negotiating these terms with customers

Jun 7, 2022 - Jul 14, 2022 
Tuesday and Thursday
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. EDT

Description

Taught by an IPC-certified industry expert with more than 25 years of experience in the field, this 6-week online program introduces participants to the concepts and skills required to create real world designs that comply with IPC standards. This introductory course will focus on front-end design concepts such as schematic capture, library parts creation, basic electrical engineering concepts, and documentation.

LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

This program is designed to provide circuit board designers with a balanced foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in schematic capture and design documentation.

• Upon completion, participants will be able to:
• Define and create schematic symbols and PCB footprints that comply with applicable IPC Standards
• Create simple schematics for use in simulation and prototyping applications
• Implement industry best practices for:
  •  Schematic capture
  • Hierarchical design implementation
  • Documentation
  • Parts list generation
• Recognize the trade-offs between the different schematic methodologies and when to use each type
• Assess different component types and attachment methods
  • Differentiate when to use each type of component
• Define standard schematic notes
  • Apply best practices in negotiating these terms with customers

Staying informed on chemical, product, and sustainability policies impacting the electronics industry can be a daunting task. After 10 years of partnership, IPC and ITI are joining forces again to keep you ahead of the curve. At the 2023 Virtual Critical Environmental Requirements for Electronics Conference, you will hear from the key government officials and technical experts who are developing and implementing policies governing the electronics industry.

If you play a role in ensuring your organization complies with ever-evolving environmental requirements, this virtual conference will provide the tools you and your organization need to comply with legal and customer requirements. At this conference, you will:

• Learn about sustainability and eco-design policies in the U.S. and EU
• Obtain valuable information on the dynamic landscape of PFAS regulations
• Network with peers, customers, and suppliers in the electronics manufacturing industry
• Gain insights on the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) General Review and changes to exemptions and new substances
• Discover the importance of industry data and participation in studies during regulatory consultation periods

Cost:

• Prior to May 12: IPC/ITI Member: $75.00 | Nonmember: $125.00
• After May 12: IPC/ITI Member: $125.00 | Nonmember: $175.00

Registration Opens Soon

For questions, contact Julia Flynn, IPC program coordinator, at JuliaFlynn@ipc.org.

Monday and Wednesday
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. ET

The course will start with the design of HDI and advanced packaging concepts. This will be followed by embedded component design and the students will see how concepts from HDI are used in the implementation of embedded components. Next, concepts necessary for the design of wearable electronics and how the use of concepts from HDI and Embedded are necessary to achieve the small size and light weight of wearable electronics.