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Webinar tomorrow!! How can #manufacturers prepare for potential cyber-attacks? Learn best practices for Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) in a free webinar, “Cyber Disaster Recovery Exercises for Electronics Manufacturers,” on Oct. 31. This webinar, led by HIROYUKI WATANABE, executive director of global security at NEC Corporation and chair of 2-12C: Cybersecurity Protection Standard Task Group (IPC-1792 Cybersecurity Standard), will help attendees prepare for potential attacks and minimize risks to their interconnected supply network. Check times – 11:00 am-12:00 pm CET, 6:00-7:00 am EDT https://hubs.li/Q02Wjt8X0

“The North American PCB book-to-bill rose notably in September, but this rise masks overall weakness in the sector.” Shawn DuBravac, PhD, CFA, IPC’s chief economist, comments on the September findings from the North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program, showing a 24.1 percent decline compared to September 2023. #IndustryIntelligence News release: https://hubs.ly/Q02WjlV20

Upcoming Webinar: The New Ecodesign Regulation & Digital Product Passports for Electronics. Join Anthesis Associate Director of Product Sustainability Jessica M. O. tomorrow at 10:00 CDT | 16:00 CET to dive deep into the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Digital Product Passports (DPPs). This webinar, hosted by IPC, will unpack how these groundbreaking regulations are shaping the future of sustainable design, transparency, and lifecycle management. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Understand ESPR and DPPs, and how they work together 🔹 Learn about their impact on compliance, traceability, and sustainability 🔹 Discover how they drive circularity and accountability in the electronics industry and beyond Don’t miss this critical discussion on sustainability in electronics. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g27Bc9t4 #SustainableDesign #DigitalProductPassport #CircularEconomy #ElectronicsSustainability #Anthesis

👨🎓The journey to becoming a champion in electronics starts here! IPC is thrilled to host the 2024 HSC-Regional Qualification Germany, taking place at electronicaFair in Munich on 12-13 November. ⚙️🔬 For those with top-notch hand soldering skills, this is your chance to shine on an international stage. Prove your expertise, compete with the best and secure your place in the 2024 Hand Soldering World Championship! Our 2024 HSC Champion Germany will earn a coveted seat for the World Final on 14-15 November at electronica. Don’t miss out—sign up today to showcase your skills! 🛠️✨Register today: https://lnkd.in/gmk-HJX5 #IPC #BuildElectronicsBetter #HandSolderingCompetition #WorkforceEducation #ElectronicsManufacturing #electronica2024 #jbctools #weller tools #optilia #almit #Sfm #acbgroup #polygoneCAO #davumTMC

September 2024 findings for North American #EMS industry shipments show a 10.3 percent increase, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.26. Shawn DuBravac, PhD, CFA, IPC chief economist, states, “While September orders reflect a dip from the previous month, they indicate sustained resilience in bookings.” #IndustryIntelligence News release: https://hubs.li/Q02W2h4S0

In-mold electronics (IME) integrates printed #electronics and electrical components, such as LEDs, into injection-molded plastics, creating a three-dimensional smart-molded structure. IPC-8401, “Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics (IME),” the first standard of its type, is now available for sale. https://hubs.li/Q02W95d20 Learn how the standard was created in an interview with TactoTek’s Paavo Niskala, in a recent issue of IPC Community magazine: https://hubs.li/Q02W8NKj0? #inmoldelectronics #plastronics #electricalcomponents #IPCstandards #standardsdevelopment #BuildElectronicsBetter

Congratulations to the Hand Soldering and Rework Competition 2024 winners at NEPCON NAGOYA in Japan! Of the more than 140 challengers in a very tough competition, the top prizes went to, from left: Tomohiro Iwata, Sowa-Electronics.pl, who took 2nd place; Yuki Miyashita, Fujifilm Healthcare Manufacturing, who took 1st place; and Tomoki Hara, Mitsubishi Electronics, who took 3rd place. Yuki will go on to compete at the Hand Soldering World Championship in Munich next month. We sincerely thank our sponsors: RX Japan Ltd., Kaken-tec, Senju Metal Industry Co.,Ltd., Bonkote, Japan Unix Co.,Ltd. OFFICIAL, and Nihon Superior Group. #handsoldering #BuildElectronicsBetter #IPCAsia

What are automakers, startups, and T1s demanding from their supply chains regarding #sustainability? IPC’s Road to Reliability series welcomes expert panelists Bing Xu, IPOINT SYSTEMS LIMITED, Yusuf Williams, HARMAN International, and Leanne Mallini, Analog Devices, for “Sustainability Demands of OEMs for the Electronics Supply Chain,” a free webinar on the issues of regulatory reporting, #recycling, #PFAS, carbon neutrality, and the changeover of #electronics #assembly reporting. Nov. 14. Brenda Baney, BCUBED CONSULTING LTD, will moderate the session. The series is sponsored by Indium Corporation. To register: https://hubs.li/Q02VZTxC0

How are #EMS companies navigating the tumultuous world of #electronicsmanufacturing and supply chain, as recent disruptions like port closures and hurricanes put the industry's resilience to the test yet again? In the current episode of EMS & the Economist, host Philip Stoten interviews Shawn DuBravac, PhD, CFA, IPC chief economist and futurist, on the resolutions of these challenges while dipping their toes in the ongoing debates surrounding automation and jobs. 🔎 Watch: https://hubs.li/Q02VZtkF0 #IndustryIntelligence #economictrends #investmentdecisions #marketexpansion

How can #manufacturers prepare for potential cyber-attacks? Learn best practices for Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) in a free webinar, “Cyber Disaster Recovery Exercises for Electronics Manufacturers,” on Oct. 31. This webinar, led by HIROYUKI WATANABE, executive director of global security at NEC Corporation and chair of 2-12C: Cybersecurity Protection Standard Task Group (IPC-1792 Cybersecurity Standard), will help attendees prepare for potential attacks and minimize risks to their interconnected supply network. Check times – 11:00 am-12:00 pm CET, 6:00-7:00 am EDT https://hubs.li/Q02VT_Sk0