On April 26, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review.
EPA is extending compliance deadlines to March 8, 2022, for the prohibitions on processing and distribution and the associated recordkeeping requirements.
A 14-minute video, “Electronics Materials: From Vectors to Circles” by Roger L. Franz, a longtime leader in electronics and materials technologies and IPC Thought Leaders Program member, highlights the existing knowledge, standards, and assessment tools that are available to meet this challenge.
The European Commission plans to introduce a “European Chips Act” to provide a European vision and strategy to boost cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the region.
The Biden administration, as part of its review of the U.S. relationship with China, is considering initiating a new probe under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into subsidies paid by the Chinese government, though no announcements or actions have yet been taken. Findings of unfair subsidies could lead to additional tariffs or further trade restrictions taken against China.
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Leaders of IPC member companies descended on Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 15 for the first IPC Impact Day of 2024. IPC Impact Days are a chance for industry executives to speak directly with government officials on policies that are crucial to our industry, including investments in domestic PCBs and advanced packaging under the Defense Production Act; the need for a “silicon-to-systems” approach to the CHIPS and Science Act; and incentives for workforce training and industry certifications.
“Made in India” was a central phrase at EWPTE 2024. The wire harness event hosted the inaugural “India Pavilion” which showcased Indian wire harness companies on the exhibit floor. The Pavilion was opened with pomp and circumstance by the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) Board Chair, David Bergman on Wednesday, May 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The show shone the spotlight on 15 exhibiting companies from India entering the North American market.
A new video released today by IPC says “focusing on chips just isn’t enough” when it comes to ensuring America’s resilience and security. Instead, the U.S. Government should take a comprehensive “silicon-to-systems” approach to its CHIPS for America and defense electronics programs.
The U.S. EPA recently finalized a risk management rule for methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).