Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in June, Driven by Weaker Demand and Stronger Cost Pressures

IPC releases June 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Sentiment among electronics manufacturers fell in June; despite the decline, sentiment remains above its long-term average according to IPC’s June Sentiment of th

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 6.8 Percent in May

IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2024
IPC announced today the May 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.95.

North American EMS Industry Up 5.0 Percent in May

IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2024
IPC announced today the May 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36.

Sharp Decline in European Electronics Manufacturing Jeopardizes Strategic EU Priorities

Key segments of EU electronics manufacturing industry set to decline undermining Europe’s security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness
A new report by IPC, reveals Europe’s growing dependency on other regions for electronics manufacturing in critical and strategic sectors including aerospace and defence.

James Will to Lead USPAE as New Executive Director

Effective May 28, 2024, James Will joined the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) as the association’s new executive director. USPAE is an IPC subsidiary that focuses on partnership with the U.S.

North American EMS Industry Down 2.1 Percent in April

IPC releases EMS industry results for April 2024
IPC announced today the April 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.42.