North American EMS Industry Down 3.2 Percent in August

IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for August 2021
IPC announced today the August 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.48.

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

STI Electronics, Inc. Requalifies for IPC Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML)

IPC's Validation Services Program announces that STI Electronics, Inc., a multifaceted technical organization supporting the electronics manufacturing industry, has been requalified, at the Class 3 level, to IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610, and  IPC J

Economic Recovery Continues Along a Bumpy Path

IPC releases August 2021 economic outlook report
Economic recovery continues along a bumpy path. In this month’s economic outlook report, IPC’s Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac offers five key observations:

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 7.3 Percent in July

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2021
IPC announced today the July 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.29.

North American EMS Industry Down 2.9 Percent in July

IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for July 2021
IPC announced today the July 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.42.