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This weeks edition of Global Insight
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December 2, 2024
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Featured Content
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IPC has released a synopsis of its recent white paper, “Securing the European Union’s Electronics Ecosystem.” This condensed document presents a comprehensive overview of the current challenges in Europe’s electronics manufacturing industry.
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Industry News
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The electronics industry faced a mixed sentiment in November, with modest improvements in demand overshadowed by rising cost pressures according to IPC’s November Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.
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IPC hosted its Hand Soldering World Championship in Munich, Germany, at electronica on 14-15 November 2024, welcoming 14 competitors from 13 companies and 12 countries worldwide.
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IPC has announced the October 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.09
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The Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association announces the launch of its Innovation Advisory Team, a strategic initiative aimed at driving technological advancements, enhancing industry practices, and elevating quality and efficiency within the wire harness sector.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
• Channel Development Manager
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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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My Top Three Reads
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This week's picks from Sanjay Huprikar
President of Europe and South Asia Operations, IPC |
To repeal or not repeal? That is one of the critical questions being contemplated by the incoming Trump administration as they consider the CHIPS and Science Act, which was passed in 2022 with bipartisan support and is considered a landmark achievement for the outgoing Biden administration.
While most see the general value in investing in semiconductor research, manufacturing, and workforce development and its potential positive impact on the economy and national security, numerous provisions in the Act were considered strong non-starters by those who ultimately voted against it.
This week, I read three recently published articles that evaluate the pros and cons of repeal and how the Biden team may be looking to leave nothing for discussion but a potential to “tweak” on the table:
Please feel free to email me at SanjayHuprikar@ipc.org if you find these useful. More importantly, please highlight some additional articles on this subject that you think I should read!
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Plan your professional development with IPC’s Programs Calendar. Maximize your time and efforts by coordinating your schedule with ours.
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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
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Is there a standard/benchmark/guideline for selecting cabling fastening hardware for high voltage/current applications?
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IPC Member Milestones
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APT Electronics, Inc. (Anaheim, Calif.) celebrated its 25th year as an IPC member. See other companies celebrating membership anniversaries.
Member Anniversaries
New Members
Invest in your company by joining IPC and experience the membership benefits of the industry’s premier global association. Learn more about IPC membership.
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IPC Events
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Optimizing Cleaning Products Used in Electronics Manufacturing
December 10, 2024
Assessing Electronics with Advanced 3D X-ray Microscopy Techniques
December 11, 2024
WHMA's Annual Global Leadership Summit 2025
January 28-30, 2025
IPC APEX EXPO 2025
March 15-20, 2025
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