Global Economic Recovery Accelerates

IPC’s June 2021 Economic Report
Global economic recovery is accelerating as vaccination rates increase and countries fully open their economies.

EMS North America Industry Report, May 2021

IPC releases EMS industry results for May 2021
IPC announced today the May 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.55.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 9.1 Percent in May

IPC releases PCB industry results for May 2021
IPC announced today the May 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.11.

CMMC Needs Fixes if Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Are to Remain in Defense Industrial Base, Say U.S. Electronics Manufacturers

IPC Survey Finds Many May Exit the Defense Market Due to High Costs Associated with Cyber Certification
Today, John Mitchell, president and CEO of IPC, a global electronics manufacturing association, released the following statement in advance of the U.S.

IPC APEX EXPO Expands Technical Conference Award Categories

New awards include NexGen and Student Research contributions, increased honoraria
IPC APEX EXPO, the premier international event for electronics manufacturing, showcases a technical conference that is one of the largest educational events in the industry.

IPC Commends Biden Administration on Its 100-Day Review of Strategic Supply Chains, Including Electronics, Offers Recommendations to Drive Further Progress

Washington, June 8, 2021 - IPC commends the Biden administration for completing its 100-day review of strategically important supply chains and for outlining bold actions to strengthen U.S.