Investing in employee training is essential in electronics manufacturing, but how do companies know if their training programs are actually paying off?

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Last Thursday marked two years since President Biden issued Presidential Determination 2023-06, which invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to catalyze U.S. investment in printed circuit board and advanced packaging manufacturing.

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IPC has announced the February 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.33.

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The IPC Excellence in Education award was presented to Zenaida (“Zenny”) Valianu, IPC, at IPC APEX EXPO 2025, recognizing her significant contributions to workforce development and leadership.

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AOI is an automated visual inspection of a printed circuit board in which a camera scans the device to test for failures and defects.

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Europe is becoming more reliant on electronics manufactured outside of Europe, potentially leading to vulnerabilities that impact regional security, according to a new report by IPC together with DECISION Etudes & Conseil.

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United States trade policy is changing under the new Trump Administration. IPC is tracking and actively engaging with officials in Washington on behalf of the electronics industry.

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The funding landscape for workforce development is evolving. While federal grant freezes and shifting policies have introduced some uncertainty, there are still viable opportunities available for companies in the electronics manufacturing services industry.

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IPC developed two new comprehensive courses designed to empower professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in implementing IPC standards: Ensuring Excellence: IPC-A-610 Process Optimization and Ensuring Excellence: IPC-J-STD-001 Process Optimization.

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The electronics industry is facing a critical juncture. As consumer demand for sustainable products rises and regulatory pressures intensify, companies must prioritize the safety of their products and processes.

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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, North America
• Manager, Standards Development, Printed Board Materials
• Manager, Standards Development, Electronics Technology
• Part-time Customer Service Representative

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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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