This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here April 13, 2021 IPC Encourages "Holistic Approach" to Electronics Supply Chains The U.S. Government should increase its support of semiconductor manufacturing but also of the entire electronics ecosystem if it wants the United States to remain globally competitive, according to comments submitted last week by IPC and the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) to the U.S. Department of Commerce. READ MORE IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 IPC invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place January 23, 24 and 27, 2022 and the technical conference will take place January 25–27, 2022. READ MORE IPC Asia Members are Attuned to Environmental Regulations IPC Asia members are concerned about a variety of government regulations on environmental, health, and safety (EHS) issues, but especially those involving toxic substances and originating from the United States and Europe. READ MORE  SPONSORED VIDEO Akrometrix Warpage Solutions and Testing Services 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. We want your input! 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READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by EPTAC Corporation 2021 IPC Certification Schedule in Now Available - Choose From a Variety of Courses either Online, In-Person, On-Site or Dedicated Online Check out the Latest Revisions of the Most Popular IPC Standards from IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and More.­ The Top Ways That the Internet of Things (IoT) Technology and Automation Can Help Create Green Smart Homes. Nanotechnology is Changing the Scale of the World, But the Small Will Revolutionize the Internet of Things (IoT) in a Big Way. Schedule a Company Online Training Program for Your Employees So They Can Certify Safely From Their Home or Office - Ask Us How­ IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Product Listing Achieves Major Milestone IPC has announced a major milestone for the IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Product Listing (QPL), with 10 pieces of equipment from five different companies now on the QPL. READ MORE U.S. Electronics Industry May See Increased Workplace Inspections as Part of COVID-19 National Emphasis Program The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program to significantly reduce or eliminate worker exposures to SARS-CoV-2 by targeting industries and worksites where employees may have a high frequency of close contact exposures. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Ersa EXOS 10/26 - Inline Reflow Soldering with Vacuum Maintenance-friendly and lubricant-free roller conveyor in the vacuum module 4-part conveyor system, supports dual track configuration Easy access to the vacuum chamber through lifting unit from above Optimum temperature profiles through medium-wave emitters in the vacuum module Innovative cleaning system SMART ELEMENTS® Award winning For more information, visit our website or watch our product video. LEARN MORE IPC Adds My Dashboard to IPC.org IPC launched our reimagined website in November 2020. As part of our plan to continuously improve and update www.ipc.org, we've added My Dashboard to allow registered users to view and update their information. READ MORE Turn-Key Training for Front-Line Operators Standardized training across your organization creates common institutional knowledge and scales easily. Learn about IPC's training solution for electronics assembly. READ MORE  SPONSORED VIDEO Sensor solutions in production logistics With a smart, networked facility, production and logistics can work in harmony. The goal of any manufacturer is a transparent material flow, from the materials being delivered to delivering the finished product. See how intelligent sensors can make production logistics smarter. WATCH VIDEO Global Economy Expected to Expand 6 Percent in 2021 The recently passed $1.9 trillion stimulus package (i.e., the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) significantly ratchets up the growth outlook in the United States for 2021 and carries some of that growth into 2022. China is also set to see strong growth in 2021. READ MORE Stay Competitive with IPC Standards IPC recently released five new standards to help the electronics manufacturing industry build electronics better. Add these to your library of standards and stay ahead of the competition by using the most current standards from IPC. 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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. READ MORE 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. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Package and Board Level Shielding Paints MG Chemicals offers conductive paints for package and board level EMI shielding applications. These coatings are designed to prevent components on a board from interfering with each other. These conductive paints can save space and cost by replacing larger metal stamps and lids. 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LEARN MORE Tech Question of the Week What is the preferred method for measuring solder mask thickness on a raw board and populated board? READ MORE Status of Standardization Standards for Ballot and Final Drafts View IPC documents under development. READ MORE IPC Member Milestones Fuji America Corporation (Vernon Hills, Ill.) 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. READ MORE . 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