PCB Designers to Put Skills to the Test and Compete to Become IPC Design Champion of 2022

Three finalists to compete for title of best board designer at IPC APEX EXPO 2022
IPC announces a new IPC Design Competition, inviting printed circuit board designers to compete to become the IPC Design Champion of 2022.

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

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 prize

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.