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North American PCB Industry Sales up 1 Percent in November
IPC has announced November 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.05.
Total North American PCB shipments in November 2020 were up 1.0 percent compared to the same month last year.
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IPC's December 2020 Economic Report: U.S. and EU Outlook
In this month’s report, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, Manufacturer’s Sentiment (PMI) and end markets for electronics. You will also find details on industrial production, capacity utilization, PCB production data and North American PCB bookings.
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IPC Standards — How Did Committee Members Meet During a Pandemic?
How did IPC committee members fare during lockdown? We talked to Francisco Fourcade, a master IPC trainer, and member of the 5-22A and 7-31B standards development task groups revising two of IPC’s biggest standards, IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610. Francisco lives in Barcelona, Spain, and experienced one of the toughest lockdowns in the world.
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Take our 30 Second Warpage Survey
Akrometrix is the leading manufacturer of warpage solutions for the R&D Lab, and for SMT Production Lines. We are also a provider of Warpage Testing Services for our customers. We utilize Shadow Moiré, Digital Fringe Projection, and Digital Image Correlation (CTE) vision technologies. We apply the appropriate technology that provides the best quality data, specific to the given application.
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Meet the New Executive Director of IPC India, Gaurab Majumdar
The IPC India offices in Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Chennai represent all facets of the electronics industry including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and testing. IPC India welcomed a new Executive Director, Gaurab Majumdar, earlier this year. IPC Global Insight staff asked Gaurab to share his plans for IPC India.
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COVID-19 Vaccine: How Does the Rollout Affect the Manufacturing Industry?
Pfizer, Moderna and other companies are or are preparing to distribute their COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. states and territories. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has made recommendations on the allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine given that demand will exceed supply into mid-2021.
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How Will Electronics Fare Under a Biden Administration?
If there is one takeaway from 2020, it’s that “business as usual” is in the rearview mirror. Supply chain disruptions associated with the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing global recession have illustrated the shortsightedness of longstanding U.S. policy that has prioritized the growth of global trade over the resiliency of U.S. manufacturing.
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VERSAPRINT stencil inspection detects errors before they appear
Uses the very latest measuring technology provided by the 3D-LIST camera
Integrated closed-loop function for print offset compensation
One contact for both processes - Stencil printer and 3D-SPI
Stencil support can be adjusted without tools for frame sizes from 450 mm to 740 mm
Single software platform for both print and inspection
For more information, visit our site or watch our product video.
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IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Goes Virtual
Given ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns and continued restrictions for large gatherings and events in California, it was not feasible to safely convene the nearly 9,000 expected participants at IPC APEX EXPO 2021. The event will now take place in a safe, all-virtual format.
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IPC Launches IPC-CFX Self-Validation and Equipment Qualification Systems
IPC has introduced IPC-CFX Self-Validation and Equipment Qualification Systems. The IPC-CFX Self-Validation System is a cloud-based test bed for equipment vendors and manufacturing facilities to self-validate CFX messaging. The Equipment Qualification System establishes a CFX equipment portal and provides independent third-party equipment validation.
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Our advanced technology factories are focused on complex rigid, flex and rigid-flex PCBs. Through our four manufacturing locations and global sourcing services, we provide a total solution from prototype to volume production. Summit is an industry leader in quick-turn manufacturing and has expertise with a wide range of materials including high speed digital, RF and mixed constructions.
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Is IPC Education Part of Your Training Plan?
As the new year approaches, are you developing learning and development plans? Whether you need consistent and effective training for new hires with limited experience or you need to round out the skills of your most valuable employees, IPC creates training courses with our industry partners to meet your specific needs.
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IPC E-Textiles Exchange Update
IPC’s E-Textiles Exchange Update is a monthly communication from IPC to announce the latest videos posted to IPC E-Textiles Exchange, a free and open online community for the e-textiles industry to learn and engage.
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IPC Launches New Website
IPC has unveiled a new and improved website. IPC.org offers a user-friendly design, simple navigation and improved search functionality. We’re encouraging all IPC Global Insight readers to pay the new website a visit.
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IPC Advocacy and You
Interested in policy and politics? Get involved with the IPC Advocacy Team! The IPC Government Relations team is composed of experienced professionals working for you year-round. However, the success of our work depends on the active participation of IPC members like you. Visit the IPC Advocacy Team website, register to receive advocacy alerts, and join our efforts.
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 Wearables are now commonplace – just think of how many of your co-workers are walking around wearing technology, from fitness trackers to cordless ear buds and smart watches. As this market continues to innovate, more manufacturers are looking at silicone with its exceptional physical and adhesive properties for sealing and bonding Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) components. Read our case study on how one company recently customized functionality, cure chemistry and mechanisms, and mix ratios to find the best silicone sealant for their FHE application.
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More than 30 years of experience in installing Insertion Machine.
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MG Chemicals Water-based conductive paints are designed for use as electromagnetic shielding paints for wood and drywalls. They also adhere well to plastics, ceramics, and other materials. These 1-part paints are easy-to-use, non-flammable, low VOC, and low odor.
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Allied High Tech Products’ new PCB Test Coupon Microsectioning Preparation System allows for high-volume processing of coupons while reducing consumable costs. It aligns targeted through-holes on a common plane, is easy to use and accurate. A new automated software measurement program for PCB microsections is also now available.
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Blackfox is open and conducting IPC Certification online and in-person with safety precautions. Blackfox can also come to you for on-site training. Experience the Blackfox difference!
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Powerful and configurable, our PulseForge® Soldering is a high-intensity, pulsed-light technology that gives you options not available with conventional soldering solutions. Solder LEDs, resistors, capacitors and more onto conductive ink traces in milliseconds, without damaging heat-sensitive substrates. Multiple component types requiring different levels of heat can be soldered simultaneously.
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IPC Member Milestones
Altek Electronics (Torrington, Conn.) celebrated its 30th 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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Taiyo America is pleased to introduce the new Taiyo Circuit Automation. Visit us at APEX in San Diego, CA at booth #1813 to learn more!
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