This face-to-face opportunity intends for regional task group members in Japan such as 7-31BV-JP and D-33AA-JP. With the guests from IPC Global, we discuss and make proposals to the original task group.
This annual seminar is held mainly for IPC members, regional TG participants and its standards users in Japan with the collaboration of IPC Asia. In the morning of the day, we have guest speakers from IPC global such as TG chair and liaison to update on IPC standards and activities for them. Following this, in the afternoon, Japan regional task group meeting(s) will be held.
This competition is for choosing the Japanese champion to dispatch the world final 2025 with the cooperation of Japan Unix Co., Ltd. Preliminary details (mid-July & August) will be announced around June in their website. And then, only who pass the preliminary is invited to the final at NEPCON NAGOYA (Oct. 29 - 31).
2-2, Kinjofuto
Nagoya Minato-ku, Aichi
455-0848
Japan
With the cooperation of Japan Unix Co., Ltd., guests from Japanese companies will give presentations focused on the use of IPC standards and its activities. This time, the chair (from Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.) and vice-chair (from Toyota Motor Corporation) of a Japan regional task group are invited to give a talk. This webinar will be provided in Japanese only, mainly with the aim of increasing the number of IPC users in Japan.
3000 Lakeside Dr.
Suite 105N
Bannockburn, IL 60015
United States
In recent years, economic security has become an extremely important theme in the electronics industries worldwide, and it's no exception for Japanese companies. As part of IPC's efforts to strengthen its activities in Japan, we have decided to hold quarterly roundtable discussions with Japanese companies to deepen the discussion on economic security in cooperation with Bower Group Asia (BGA). This is the first meeting, and we will have a guest from well-versed ex Diet members.
2-10-3 Nagatacho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-0014
Japan
An exclusive annual event in Korea, aims to promote Korean electronics industry development and global cooperation.
IPC/WHMA and Baird Center announce that for the second consecutive year, Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) has been recognized as a top 100 fastest growing show in the United States for net square footage and number of exhibiting companies by Trade Show Executive.
EWPTE, the cable and wire harness industry’s exclusive trade show, drew 213 exhibitors in 2024 (up from 185 in 2023) who showcased their products and services over 50,100 net square feet of show floor space (up from 43,400 in 2023). EWPTE 2024 grew by 15 percent in both number of exhibiting companies and net square footage of show floor space.
“EWPTE’s growth demonstrates its increasing value to the wire harness manufacturing industry,” said Alicia Balonek, IPC senior director of trade shows and events. “This recognition confirms the show’s status as a must-attend event for cable and wire harness industry professionals.”
“The long-awaited Baird Center modernization and expansion opened in May of 2024, which now brings our exposition hall to 300,000 contiguous square feet,” said Megan Seppmann, vice president of sales at the Wisconsin Center District. “Milwaukee and the region are an ideal hub of manufacturing innovation, and now the expanded Baird Center ensures that the programming and experience for EWPTE clients and guests will continue to expand. The growth of EWPTE in this area has only begun and we can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors in May.”
EWPTE 2025, to be held May 6-8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wis., will feature a show floor hosting the industry’s leading suppliers and product innovators, a range of professional development courses, and technical conference sessions presented by engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders will provide new technical data and significant results from experiments and case studies and share new techniques and trends of interest.
Brian Schneider, an engineering manager for routed systems at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, will present this year’s keynote address, “Modern Technology Meets Legacy: Harley Davidson’s Wire Harness Integration,” on Wednesday, May 7. Schneider will provide insight into the technology advancements of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the impacts of wire harness construction, and how Harley-Davidson integrates advanced wire harness technology to meet modern customer demands while preserving the iconic look, sound, and feel that define the brand.
For more information, visit www.electricalwireshow.com.
by Sanjay Huprikar, president, IPC Europe and South Asia operations
As revealed this week by an annual survey conducted by in4ma and sponsored by IPC, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry in Europe experienced negative 14 percent growth in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production in 2024.
While it was a very challenging year for the industry, Dieter Weiss, founder and president of in4ma, and lead architect of the survey, was able to motivate 427 companies to contribute data to this year’s survey, which was a record level of participation and represented a doubling of overall participants and a tripling in non-DACH participants in just three years.
The top 136 companies made up only 7 percent of the overall companies, but were responsible for 81 percent of the European market
50 percent of all the EMS sites in Europe were in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom
Nearly 67 percent of the participating companies experienced lower revenues in 2024 vs. 2023
Germany’s EMS industry experienced negative 18 percent growth overall driven mainly by the automotive, industrial, and measuring and instrumentation electronics verticals, but also showed positive double-digit growth in the aerospace, agriculture, and household electronics verticals
On average, headcount across the European EMS industry was down two percent
Overall prognosis for 2025 is that the European EMS market could grow by three percent
The 88-page report contains country specific detailed data and metrics on order backlog, inventory, revenue per head, export ratios, and much more. Weiss plans to formally share his findings and analysis in detail at two live presentations in June:
IPC UK EMS Executives Meeting – London, UK – June 12
in4ma EMS & PCB Forum – Bonn, Germany – June 26
The full report “Annual Survey of the European EMS Industry 2025” authored by Dieter G. Weiss and Dr. Mareike Haass can be purchased directly from in4ma at www.in4ma.de. Contact Weiss or Dr. Haass at weiss@in4ma.de or haass@in4ma.de for additional information.
IPC fully champions the Pan-European EMS industry by focusing on standards, education, training and certification, advocacy, technology solutions, industry intelligence, and networking events. You can learn more about how to participate in these initiatives by contacting Philippe Leonard, senior director, IPC Europe, at philippeleonard@ipc.org.
The following statement can be attributed to Alison James, Senior Director, IPC European Government Relations:
The high regulatory and administrative burden in Europe has led to a decline in European competitiveness for the electronics industry in recent years. IPC has long advocated for a 25% reduction in regulations and smarter policies that drive both sustainability and industrial growth. The European Commission’s new omnibus regulations and Clean Industrial Plan are steps in the right direction, but more must be done. While the regulations provide needed compliance delays, due diligence requirements remain overly complex and misaligned with policy goals. IPC supports the Clean Industrial Plan’s investment ambitions in clean manufacturing but urges a stronger focus on competitiveness and resilience. From the ‘made in Europe’ criteria in public and private procurements, to the mobilization of €50 billion under InvestEU, this moment presents an opportunity to rectify the strategic disadvantages that the European electronics manufacturing industry is facing. As the proposals advance, IPC will continue pushing for policies that balance sustainability with a thriving European electronics industry.
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“Today’s announcements aim to rectify the strategic disadvantages that have made it difficult for European industry to grow and compete. The electronics sector will require their roll-out with urgency. We want these initiatives to live up to their promise and are here to help," said Alison James, Senior Director, IPC European Government Relations.
As revealed this week by an annual survey conducted by in4ma and sponsored by IPC, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry in Europe experienced negative 14 percent growth in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production in 2024.
“While it was a very challenging year for the industry, Dieter Weiss, founder and president of in4ma, and lead architect of the survey, was able to motivate 427 companies to contribute data to this year’s survey, which was a record level of participation and represented a doubling of overall participants and a tripling in non-DACH participants in just three years,” stated Sanjay Huprikar, president, Europe and South Asia operations.”
Key industry takeaways and extrapolations from this survey and analysis included:
The top 136 companies made up only 7 percent of the overall companies, but were responsible for 81 percent of the European market
50 percent of all the EMS sites in Europe were in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom
Nearly 67 percent of the participating companies experienced lower revenues in 2024 vs. 2023
Germany’s EMS industry experienced negative 18 percent growth overall driven mainly by the automotive, industrial, and measuring and instrumentation electronics verticals, but also showed positive double-digit growth in the aerospace, agriculture, and household electronics verticals
On average, headcount across the European EMS industry was down two percent
Overall prognosis for 2025 is that the European EMS market could grow by three percent
The 88-page report contains country specific detailed data and metrics on order backlog, inventory, revenue per head, export ratios, and much more. Weiss plans to formally share his findings and analysis in detail at two live presentations in June:
IPC UK EMS Executives Meeting – London, UK – June 12
in4ma EMS & PCB Forum – Bonn, Germany – June 26
The full report “Annual Survey of the European EMS Industry 2025” authored by Dieter G. Weiss and Dr. Mareike Haass can be purchased directly from in4ma at www.in4ma.de. Contact Weiss or Dr. Haass at weiss@in4ma.de or haass@in4ma.de for additional information.
IPC, the global electronics association, fully champions the Pan-European EMS industry by focusing on standards, education, training and certification, advocacy, technology solutions, industry intelligence, and networking events. You can learn more about how to participate in these initiatives by contacting Philippe Leonard, senior director, IPC Europe, at philippeleonard@ipc.org.