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March 25, 2025 
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Electronics Manufacturers Double Down on Sustainability Efforts Despite Challenges, According to New Report

IPC launched Evolve last week at IPC APEX EXPO as a comprehensive program designed to help electronics companies move sustainability forward on an accelerated path. IPC created the program in direct response to research showing an increased interest across the industry in sustainability efforts and product circularity.

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Industry News

IPC Announces New Board Members at IPC APEX EXPO 2025

At the 68th IPC Annual Meeting on March 19, held in conjunction with IPC APEX EXPO 2025, the IPC Board of Directors announced new officers and first-term members. Board officers serve a two-year term, board members serve a four-year term, and the student board member serves a one-year term.

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Long-time Industry Icon Peter Bigelow Inducted into the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame at IPC APEX EXPO 2025

In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics manufacturing industry, Peter Bigelow, president of FTG Circuits Haverhill, was inducted into the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame at IPC APEX EXPO 2025.

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IPC Urges Caution on Tariffs, Seeks Industry Intel on Copper

IPC recently submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative, encouraging him to pursue bilateral and multilateral negotiations to address any U.S. concerns with non-reciprocal trade policies.

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Trade Policy: Latest Updates and Actions

“While the U.S. economy isn’t in a downturn yet, declining new orders, weak housing activity, and an inverted yield curve signal growing uncertainty.” Shawn DuBravac, IPC chief economist, comments on the latest trends affecting the electronics industry in the current issue of IPC Industry Intelligence Insights.

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The Rising Term Premium

In recent months, financial markets have grappled with various conflicting signals, trying to reconcile strong economic performance with persistent uncertainties.

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Soldering Partnerships for Success: Weller Tools Supports Soldering Education

The IPC Education Foundation has benefited from Weller Tools’ generous donations of equipment and tools over the past five years. These donations support students and educators in developing the necessary skills, especially hands-on soldering techniques.

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Workforce Funding for EMS Companies: Opportunities Amidst Uncertainty

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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European Commission Proposes Omnibus Regulations and Clean Industrial Plan

The high regulatory and administrative burden in Europe has led to a decline in European competitiveness for the electronics industry in recent years. IPC has long advocated for a 25 percent reduction in regulations and smarter policies that drive both sustainability and industrial growth.

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Elevating Electronics Expertise with IPC's Process Optimization Courses

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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European Commission Publishes Q&A on U.S. Tariff Policies

The European Commission this week published a set of questions and answers on the "reciprocal tariff” plan recently announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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New Study Calls Shrinkage of U.S. Electronics Sector a Security Risk

A new study by a noted expert on semiconductors concludes “the grave deterioration of the North American electronics manufacturing base is a security risk” and must be remedied with new policies.

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

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Tech Question of the Week

ESD Damage

Does anyone have experience with a reliable nondestructive method to detect IC or IGBT damage from ESD? This is often a phantom situation that lays dormant for days, months years until operational failure.

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IPC Member Milestones

NCAB Group AB (Sundbyberg, Sweden) celebrated its 20th 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 Hand Soldering Competition 2025 Regional Qualification - Budapest, Hungary
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