IPC Assembly Quality Benchmark Survey Open to Participants Worldwide

The 2019 Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly, one of IPC’s most popular annual studies, is currently underway. The survey is online and available in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The deadline for participation is May 17.

IPC-4101 Now Includes Validation Services Qualified Products List Requirements for Materials Specification Sheets

The IPC Technical Activities Executive Committee (TAEC) and the IPC Board of Directors approved by vote, the introduction of a Qualified Products List (QPL) requirement within IPC-4101, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Pri

IPC Releases IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Industry standard allows for quick and easy implementation of Industry 4.0 applications
IPC announces the release of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange (CFX).The electronics industry now has an industry standard available to all companies in the industry, regardless

IPC Launches New Certified Standards Expert Certification for Six IPC Standards

Responding to industry demand and member feedback, IPC created a new certification for company subject matter experts on IPC Standards. Companies need staff that understand IPC Standards at a deep level.

IPC Hand Soldering Competition Winner Crowned at ELECTROSUB 2019 in Budapest

In conjunction with ELECTROSUB 2019, Microsolder and IPC conducted the second regional European qualification for the IPC Hand Soldering Competition in Budapest, Hungary on April 3-5, 2019.

IPC Pulse Survey Shows Positive Industry Outlook Continues but Varies by Region

First-quarter 2019 results from IPC’s Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service shows an electronics industry that is still riding the crest of the current growth cycle, despite cooling enthusiasm in some regions and industry segments.