Trade turbulence continued last week, as U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that semiconductors, previously left out of his tariff campaign, will soon be subject to new tariffs.

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Investing in employee training is essential for driving operational efficiency, improving productivity, and ensuring long-term business success. However, when measuring the ROI of training, it’s essential to account for both tangible and intangible benefits.

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IPC, in collaboration with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), has organized the first-ever World Wire Harness Competitions and Championship. Regional country competitions will take place between March and December 2025 and final championship will be held at IPC’s Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event in January 2026.

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IPC announces the strategic appointment of Carrie Sessine as vice president of global communications. This newly created executive position underscores the association’s commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to global innovation and economic growth.

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IPC partnered with the Clean Electronics Production Network (CEPN) to develop a guide for safer chemical alternatives in electronics manufacturing. Download this free guide (https://go.ipc.org/saferalternatives-guide) to get practical information for businesses in the electronics sector seeking to use safer alternatives in their products and manufacturing processes.

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According to IPC’s latest Global Sentiment Survey, 31 percent of electronics manufacturers have invested in automation or process optimization to mitigate tariff impacts.

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Supply chain resilience is more critical than ever – the past month’s developments have shown that companies with flexible sourcing and diversified production bases can better withstand shocks.

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In a major step forward for regional tech integration, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and Canieti (Mexico’s National Chamber of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technologies) have released a joint Master Plan for the Development of the Semiconductor Industry.

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India’s Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw recently confirmed that India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chip will be launched by the end of 2025, a milestone made possible by public-private partnerships and strategic investments.

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The electronics industry holds a dual responsibility: to create products that drive sustainable solutions to urgent global challenges and to ensure that manufacturing processes and materials minimize harm to human health and the environment. IPC recently surveyed the electronics industry to assess current perspectives on these commitments.

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Renowned as a global hub of innovation and a cornerstone of the electronics industry, Taiwan is leading advancements in technology and manufacturing.

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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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Join IPC on April 28 at 3:00 pm EST for Crosswinds & Crises: Navigating the Economic Crossroads of 2025, a free live session led by IPC Chief Economist Dr. Shawn DuBravac.

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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:
• Standards Development Manager, Taiwan Region
• Master IPC Trainer (MIT), Taiwan Region

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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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