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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, who took 2nd place; Yuki Miyashita, Fujifilm Healthcare Manufacturing, who took 1st place; and Tomoki Hara, Mitsubishi Electronics, who took 3rd place. 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

Discover the power of model-based #PCBDesign and the importance of digital twins in the latest IPC Engineering Webinar series, “Stable Model-based and Constrained PCB Design,” on Nov. 13. Led by Filbert Arzola. IPC’s Engineering Webinar Series provides complimentary live, monthly educational experiences and videos discussing key design issues related to quality, defect detection, and remediation, and design finalization and fabrication. REGISTER: https://hubs.li/Q02VVtNm0

Success in Shanghai! IPC hosted over 400 companies and 600 industry experts for the 2024 China Electronics Manufacturing Annual Conference (CEMAC) in Shanghai this week. Two full days of forums, IPC standards development meetings, and networking events dedicated to critical topics, including #advancedpackaging, #PCBDesign, #emobility, and #sustainability provided attendees with a unique perspective of the global #electronics industry. Sydney Xiao Chris Jorgensen Udo Welzel Bob Neves Peter Zhou

This week, IPC joined staffers from Senator John Cornyn's office for a tour of Detex Corporation’s New Braunfels, TX plant, where the impact of IPC's Registered Apprenticeship program was highlighted. The apprentices showcased how hands-on learning is bridging the skills gap and boosting competitiveness in the electronics manufacturing industry. We want to thank Detex for hosting and showing us the impressive work being done! With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, these visits are essential for policymakers to understand workforce challenges firsthand. Read more about the tour here in IPC public affairs coordinator Kate Koger's blog piece: https://hubs.li/Q02VLbxB0. #NAW2024 #apprenticeship #electronicsmanufacturing

“In just over a year, IPC has applied for over $37.4 million in grants, collaborating with industry leaders and positioning ourselves as a competitive player in critical projects.” IPC’s Nyron M. Rouse, ML, MPA, director of government grants and strategic funding, explains the process behind IPC’s grants and funding initiatives, ensuring that IPC remains competitive in an increasingly complex grants landscape. #governmentgrants #governmentfunding #grantmanagement IPC #blog: https://hubs.li/Q02VHTjt0

Register now! The programme of the first Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) is live! The event will take place in Vienna on 29-30 January 2025, and the conference language will be English. Highlights of the program: ✅ 2 keynotes on AI and the ‘silicon-to-systems’ approach ✅ 24 presentations by renowned experts in the field of electronics design ✅ 2 panels on AI in electronics and the product life cycle ✅ Trade exhibition ✅ Networking dinner PEDC is a brand-new conference format jointly organised by IPC and Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung e. V. (FED). The conference offers high-quality, peer-reviewed presentations covering the latest developments in silicon-to-systems electronics design. At the same time, PEDC is a platform and network for the European electronics industry and the scientific community. 👉 All information and registration: https://hubs.li/Q02VHFPJ0 #IPC #BuildElectronicsBetter #FED #elektronik #electronics #elektrotechnik #pcbdesign #elektronikdesign #leiterplattendesign #leiterplatten #pcb #pcbmanufacturing #leiterplattenfertigung #elektronikfertigung #electronicsmanufacturing #pcbmanufacturing #ems #smt #eda Dieter Mueller Peter Tranitz Alexander S. Gerfer Philippe Léonard Christoph Bornhorn Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung e. V. Wencke Wieseke

🌍✨ IPC is thrilled to announce its participation at 2024 electronicaFair Munich! From 12-15 November 2024 come and visit us at Booth A1.465 and discover the cutting-edge trends that are transforming the electronics industry. This year, IPC will be offering its IPC Electronics Forum again, highlighting some of the key themes driving the future of electronics, including innovative design, #sustainability for #electronics, advocacy for silicon-to-systems integration, and the factory of the future. We have put together a very exciting line-up of industry experts who will dive deep into these topics, sharing insights on how the industry can lead the way towards a more efficient, sustainable, and connected world. As the voice for the electronics manufacturing industry, IPC advocates for standards and policies that strengthen innovation, promote environmental responsibility, and support a thriving industry. Through our advocacy efforts, we are committed to ensuring that the electronics sector remains at the forefront of technological and regulatory progress. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and a first-hand look at the latest advancements shaping tomorrow’s technology. Let’s explore the future of electronics together! ⚡️ As usual, skilled soldering experts will be competing on a complex circuit board assembly for the last regional Hand Soldering Competition (12-13 November 2024) to win the 2024 Regional title in Germany and earn a coveted spot at the 2024' IPC Hand Soldering World Championship (14-15 November 2024). Join and watch unique performances by the best experts at hand soldering crossing the soldering iron for the 2024’ World title. #IPC #BuildElectronicsBetter #Innovation #WorkforceEducation #Sustainability #ElectronicsManufacturing #ElectronicsDesign #AdvancedPackaging #FactoryoftheFuture #IndustryIntelligence #HandSolderingCompetition #electronica2024