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November 20, 2024 
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IPC Introduces First Standard for In-Mold Electronics

IPC announces the release of IPC-8401, Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics. IPC-8401 addresses in-mold electronics technology, providing industry consensus on guidelines for manufacturing processes, part structures, material selection, and production test methods to integrate printed electronics and components into 3D smart structures.

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Industry News

IPC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a Focus on Electronics Manufacturing Excellence

IPC is proud to announce its participation in National Apprenticeship Week, scheduled for November 17-23, 2024. This annual event highlights the critical role apprenticeships play in fostering a highly skilled workforce and supporting the U.S. economy.

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Disruptive Innovation and Generative AI Inventor, Kevin Surace, to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2025

Each year, IPC APEX EXPO features industry’s most dynamic, innovative minds to deliver keynote presentations that are both educational and entertaining. IPC APEX EXPO 2025 will feature Kevin Surace, an internationally renowned futurist and generative artificial intelligence innovator.

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New IPC Video Calls Attention to Dramatic Workforce Challenges Facing Electronics Industry

IPC has released a new offering in its series of short “explainer videos,” this one tackling the critical labor shortage faced by the electronics manufacturing industry. The United States is expected to have an unprecedented 2.1 million unfilled jobs in manufacturing by 2031.

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Electronics Industry Call to Action Continues to Build Momentum

IPC and its coalition partners are continuing to hold meetings with European Government representatives on the Industry’s Call to Action on electronics manufacturing.

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Sustainability and Profitability: WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit Offers Workshop Topics that Impact Wire and Cable Industry

Two career enriching topics of great interest to the wire and cable industry, sustainability and profitability will be covered during WHMA’s Annual Global Leadership Summit, January 28-30, 2025, in Fort Myers, Fla

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Thinking out of the Box

A Pacific Northwest EMS manufacturer employs successful strategies with IPC and their relationship with IPC has evolved over the past several years.

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Sustainability – A View from the C-Suite

Many company executives, whether in the electronics industry or other manufacturing industry sectors, have sustainability at the top of their minds and agendas. Defining what it means for their company to be sustainable and setting out and achieving goals related to sustainability has become a critical part of CEO leadership actions.

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Building a Resilient Electronics Industry in Europe

The European Union aims to position itself as a major player in the global electronics industry by addressing vulnerabilities and creating a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

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Build Electronics Better with IPC Standards

For more than 50 years, IPC standards have been the processes, procedures and criteria that the global electronics industry implement daily to design and build electronics better with quality, reliability and consistency.

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Better Electronics Start with Better Training

The term skills gap is used to describe a mismatch between the skills that employers need and the skills that job seekers possess. It seems straightforward enough, but it’s often used as a catch-all phrase that oversimplifies more complex and multifaceted issues.

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Play a Role in the Future of the Electronics Industry

Are you ready to capitalize on what is next and join our team of dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic employees? Here are current job openings:
• Vice President, Standards
• Manager, Standards Development, Printed Board Materials
• Manager, Standards Development, Electronics Technology
• Manager, Channel Development
• Certification Exam Analyst
• Psychometrician
• Item Quality Assurance Coordinator

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Build Electronics Better with IPC Standards

For more than 50 years, IPC standards have been the processes, procedures and criteria that the global electronics industry implement daily to design and build electronics better with quality, reliability and consistency.

READ MORE >


Better Electronics Start with Better Training

The term skills gap is used to describe a mismatch between the skills that employers need and the skills that job seekers possess. It seems straightforward enough, but it’s often used as a catch-all phrase that oversimplifies more complex and multifaceted issues.

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My Top Three Reads

This week's picks from John Mitchell

President and CEO, IPC

I have been reading a lot over the past few weeks. I reviewed two books relevant to the industry, which led me to do some more research on related articles:

  • The first book I read was Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari. It presents an intriguing view of AI, including the concept of "Move 37." This led me to an insightful article in Wired about the famous Go match against AI—worth a read despite being older.
     
  • This year, economists Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson won the Nobel Prize for Economics, prompting me to read their book Why Nations Fail. They make a compelling case for politics as a key driver of economic success, which is summarized in Bill Gates’s blog. Check it out if you want a quicker overview.
     
  • As the holidays approach, I’ve been exploring new tech hitting the market. While some products are just updated versions, there are some exciting innovations. Let me know if any of these catch your eye!
     

IPC Events and Education Calendar – For Your 2024 Planning

Plan your professional development with IPC’s Programs Calendar. Maximize your time and efforts by coordinating your schedule with ours.

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Help Build the Industry’s Future: Become an IPC Emerging Engineer or Mentor

IPC launched the Emerging Engineer program in 2016 to provide professionals early in their careers an opportunity to learn from the dedicated industry volunteers who participate in standards development.

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Tech Question of the Week

High Voltage/Current Hardware Selection Application

Is there a standard/benchmark/guideline for selecting cabling fastening hardware for high voltage/current applications?

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IPC Member Milestones

Air-Vac Engineering Company, Inc. (Seymour, Conn.) celebrated its 25th year as an IPC member. See other companies celebrating membership anniversaries. 

Member Anniversaries 

New Members

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