IPC Chief Technologist Council Publishes Sustainability White Paper on Electronic Design and Manufacturing

Environmental sustainability requirements for electronics manufacturers are proliferating worldwide
In light of the growing need to understand and address environmental sustainability challenges in the electronics manufacturing industry, the IPC Chief Technologist Council this week published a

Will U.S. Economy Slip into Recession Second Half of 2023?

IPC Issues June Economic Outlook Report
Per IPC’s June 2023 Economic Outlook report, the U.S.

Cost Pressures Continue to Recede for Electronics Manufacturers

IPC Releases June Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Cost pressures continue to recede and demand remains positive, with Orders Index rising to 107, the highest level in three months, per IPC’s

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 6.7 Percent in May

IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2023
IPC announced today the May 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.89.

North American EMS Industry Up 7.1 Percent in May

IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2023
IPC announced today the May 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24.

Electronics Industry Leaders Call on Congress to Support $100M in PCB Sector Funding

Funds would help ensure success of the CHIPS Act and Biden’s “Presidential Determination” on PCBs