IPC's recent white paper, "Securing the European Union's Electronics Ecosystem," highlights the importance of strengthening Europe’s electronics supply chain across all levels, from silicon to systems.
On October 3, I gave a talk on the pressing need to establish, refine, and redefine sustainability policy priorities and advocacy activities in close dialogue with the electronics industry in order for this industry to remain competitive in Europe. This was the key take-away of my presentation at the IPC Day Italy event held at the Convention Center of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, in partnership with Phoenix Contact and GESTLabs.
In this first webinar — Complex Integrated Systems: The Future of Electronics Manufacturing — guest speakers Dan Gamota (NextFlex) and Girish Wable introduced the concept of CIS and discussed current trends.
As we enter the final quarter of 2024, IPC is proud to reflect on a year of significant progress and strategic advancement in our government grants and funding initiatives. Since the program’s launch in July 2023, we’ve explored major funding opportunities, forged key partnerships across the electronics sector, and laid a strong foundation for long-term success. Our efforts this past year are setting the stage for impactful results and future growth.
Congressional staff continue to work behind the scenes in preparation for the post-election final legislative push of 2024.
IPC is closely monitoring the global sustainability policy landscape and setting policy priorities in close dialogue with the electronics industry.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially designated IPC an apprenticeship ambassador. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to fostering and expanding registered apprenticeship programs across the United States, contributing to a more robust and more diverse workforce.
This week, Kate Koger, IPC's public affairs coordinator, had the exciting opportunity to visit Detex's New Braunfels, Texas plant for a tour with two staffers from Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) office: Andi Dooley, regional director, and Jacob Smith, policy advisor for commerce, science, and technology. What made this visit even more special was how it specifically highlighted IPC’s apprenticeship program and how Detex is implementing it to address workforce challenges.
IPC just released another video in its series of short explainers supporting its chips-related advocacy campaign – this one focuses on the need to take a complete “silicon to systems” approach to investing in Europe’s electronics industry.
Recently, John Mitchell, IPC’s President and CEO, asked executives Greg Maxwell, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Tom Edman, TTM Technologies, about how they prioritize sustainability in their companies.