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IPC Standards took the stage in Japan! IPC Japan recently hosted the IPC Works Automotive Seminar 2024, where Yusaku Kono, IPC Japan representative, discussed the latest changes in J-STD-001J and IPC-A-610J; Udo Welzel, Robert Bosch GmbH, presented “Voids in Solder Joints, Past, Present, and Future,” and Japan Unix Co.,Ltd. OFFICIAL provided a technical presentation on laser soldering technology for #automotive applications. More than 200 automotive industry experts participated in the event in person and online. In addition to the seminar, the 7-31BV-JP Task Group met, led by Tokai Rika, Toyota Motor Corporation, and vice-chair of the committee. 36 members from 28 companies participated in the discussion. Udo Welzel, chair of 7-13BV, also attended and engaged in discussions with Japanese companies about proactive proposals and technical issues, identifying new technical points for the next revision. #BuildElectronicsBetter #IPCStandards #automotiveelectronics #standardsdevelopment #soldertechnology

Meet a #sustainability leader! Zhou (Peter) Guoyin, an expert in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG), a winner of the SEDEX Supply Chain Impact Award, and IPC committee chair responsible for the development of IPC-1401, “Supply Chain Social Responsibility Management System Guidance,” shares valuable insights into ESG and CSR in the latest issue of IPC Community magazine. Learn about the impact IPC-1401 has had on the global manufacturing industry by ensuring that second and third-tier suppliers can meet the increasingly strict and complicated EU CSR standards. #BuildElectronicsBetter #ESG #CSR #sustainableelectronics Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g9fjRbrN?

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 for webinar: https://hubs.li/Q02WND250

What can we expect from the global economy in 2025? Join us for a free live webinar with IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac, PhD, CFA, Ph.D., who will lead “Economic Outlook 2025.” The global growth landscape continues to present a mixed outlook. Still, opportunities for growth in the #electronics industry persist as sectors like defense and renewable energy remain resilient in the face of broader manufacturing slowdowns. Take the opportunity to gain: • Global Economic Snapshot – A comprehensive global economic outlook analysis focusing on risks and opportunities to watch in 2025. • Central Bank Perspectives – Understand how regional inflation trends and central bank policies will shape interest rates, offering insights into likely monetary shifts. • Regional Growth Trends – Explore how diverse economic growth trajectories in South Asia, the U.S., Europe, and China could impact global business strategies. • Sector-Specific Insights – Learn which sectors remain resilient amidst economic uncertainty and how this could influence strategic investments. We look forward to your participation in "Economic Outlook 2025." November 19, 11:00 am EST. REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR: https://hubs.li/Q02WxFpm0

“The European CHIPS Act is only the first step.” A new IPC video stresses the need for Europe to pursue a #silicontosystems approach to #electronics manufacturing, explaining why focusing on semiconductor chips isn’t enough to ensure Europe’s resilience and security. #BuildElectronicsBetter

From the US to Canada to the UK, we’re thankful for our IPC members, particularly those celebrating 30 years of IPC membership! Thanks to Mini Circuits Laboratories, United States International Electronic Components, Inc., Sunburst EMS, and GEN3 for sharing your expertise with IPC and the global #electronics industry.

Industry sentiment in the #electronics sector improved marginally in October after a sharp decline in September. Approximately 50 percent of global #electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising labor costs, and they expect labor costs to remain high, while ease of recruitment, backlogs, and profit margins are likely to remain challenging. Learn more about the latest survey results compiled in IPC’s Current State of Electronics Manufacturing Report for October 2024, here: https://hubs.li/Q02WqP_p0 #IndustryIntelligence #MarketResearch #ElectronicsManufacturing #globalsupplychain

“We are increasingly confident that we have moved beyond persuading government that electronics manufacturing is important and shifted to the more important discussion about how to revitalize the industry in the U.S.” Chris Mitchell, IPC VP of global government relations, talked to Matt Hamblen, Fierce Electronics, about IPC’s continuing efforts to lobby the U.S. Congress and U.S. Commerce and Defense Department officials for increased funding and attention to strengthening #electronics assembly in the U.S. https://hubs.li/Q02WqPKG0

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