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USMCA is Just the Start
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect on July 1, replacing and modernizing the 26-year-old North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In many ways, the USMCA reinforces our continent-wide commitment to some $1.3 trillion in trilateral trade flows, while adding key provisions to bring the agreement into the 21st century.
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Request for Information — PFAS in the Electronics Industry
IPC has commissioned a study to understand which chemicals in the per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances class, are used within the electronics industry. Information is needed by July 20.
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IPC Statement on June's Job Numbers
Employment numbers suggest electronics manufacturers are successfully adapting to the new environment by putting in place worker health practices that allow them to return to normal operating levels.
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IPC Creates Two New Videos in Cooperation with PACE Worldwide
IPC has released two award winning videos this year in cooperation with PACE Worldwide: 115C – Soldering Iron Tip Care (Communicator Award) and 194C – SMT Component Removal (Telly Award).
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IPC Partners with in4ma to Support EMS Industry in Europe
IPC has partnered with German-based in4ma to better support standards, education and advocacy needs for the growing EMS industry in Europe. Formed by Dieter G. Weiss in 2015, in4ma has been a leading market research and industry analysis consulting company supporting the 45 billion Euro EMS industry.
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    IPC Announces Paige Fiet as First IPC Board of Directors Student Liaison
    For the first time, the IPC Board of Directors will include an IPC student member with a full voting board seat, in response to increased student member involvement in IPC and the potential for student members, as the emerging workforce, to influence workforce development.
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    Registration and Sponsorships Open for IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit
    Registration is now open for IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit, to be held Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2. IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit will consist of two 90-minute interactive educational workshops each day, as well as a live tour of the University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab.
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    Embrace Disruption — How to Move Forward During Great Change
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    John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, discusses how the electronics manufacturing industry can move forward in uncertain times.
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    IPC Releases New Press-Fit Standard, IPC-9797
    IPC has released, IPC-9797, Press-fit Standard for Automotive Requirements and Other High-Reliability Applications. The comprehensive standard covers the qualifications and acceptance requirements for press fit technology, including the high-reliability needs for automotive and other industries such as aerospace.
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    New Opportunity for Managers Announced, Special Attention to 'Emerging Managers'
    In times like these, effective management skills to navigate uncertainty and fast-paced shifts are critical. Coupled with talent shortages which overburden existing teams, it can be challenging for businesses to build internal mentorship and management training from within.
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    Interview with Mohamed el Amine Belhadi — IPC Student Member and Scholarship Winner
    Charlene Gunter du Plessis, Senior Director, Education Foundation, interviewed Mohamed el Amine Belhadi an IPC Student Chapter scholarship winner andgraduate research assistant in industrial and systems engineering at Auburn University.
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    Brexit Talks Continue; U.K. Optimistic Deal Can Be Struck in Coming Months
    Talks on post-Brexit relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom resumed this week in London, and are expected to focus on sensitive issues including level-playing-field concerns, fisheries, and governance.
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    Chemical Reporting for Article Products and IPC-1754
    Obtaining data from the supply chain to support chemical (“substance”) content reporting for article (hardware) products remains extremely challenging and resource-intensive for industries such as aerospace and defense (AD).
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    PRODUCT SHOWCASE
    Allied's NEW PCB Coupon Preparation System
    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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    New IPC Video Explains Electronics Manufacturing's Importance in Evocative, People-Centered Language and Imagery
    A new video from IPC shows viewers the many ways “our lives and our communities depend on electronics” and invites them to learn more about “the crucial industry that’s at the heart of the modern world.”
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    IPC to Help Grow Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, Contracted to Manage Event Beginning in 2021
    To help add new benefits, attract more attendees, increase exhibitor participation and cultivate a higher level of training, education and engagement seminars for guests and participants, IPC has been selected to manage the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) in Milwaukee for the years 2021 to 2025.
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    PRODUCT SHOWCASE
    HOTWEEZERS® THERMAL WIRE STRIPPERS
    Meisei’s HOTWEEZERS® come in both Standard and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) versions. The 4 Series HOTWEEZERS® are the Standard version and the 7 Series HOTWEEZERS® are the ESD version.

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    IPC Offers Opportunities for Online Learning
    IPC offers many opportunities for online learning, providing relevant education to meet the needs of the industry, from operators to engineers and executives. Global Insight editorial staff talked to Carlos Plaza, IPC director of education development, about how IPC chooses which courses will benefit the industry, and what options are available for students this summer.
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    What Is Electronics Manufacturing and Why Is It Important?
    A new IPC study, “The Economic Impacts of the U.S. Electronics Manufacturing Sector,” helps explain our industry and why it’s important to the U.S. and global economy in terms of value added, jobs supported, support provided for key industries, and human benefits delivered.
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    Say Yes to Opportunities, and Gain Recognition for You and Your Company
    IPC launched the Emerging Engineer program in 2016 to provide professionals early in their careers an opportunity to learn from the dedicated industry volunteers who participate in standards development.
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    Don't Train? IPC's CSE Program Offers a Better Certification Option
    For those who hold a CIT certification but don’t train, there’s now a better path to follow—IPC’s new Certified Standards Expert (CSE) and Senior Certified Standards Expert (SCSEs) program.
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    IPC Certification is Now Online
    Certify-In-Place. The industries most recognized certification programs can now be taken online in the comfort of your own home or office. EPTAC has you covered.
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    Stay in Contact with IPC — Manage Your E-mail Preferences
    In order to ensure that you receive the information you want from IPC, please manage your e-mail preferences! Please visit www.IPC.org for more information on our Privacy Policy.
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    Flame Retardants in Electronics
    During this one-hour webinar on July 24 , speakers, including IPC’s Kelly Scanlon, director of environment, health & safety policy and research, will discuss the most important scientific and policy developments around flame retardants used in the electronics industry from a European and North American perspective.
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    IPC Global Marketplace Delivers Intelligent Search Technology
    IPC has launched IPC Global Marketplace, an innovative buyer’s guide that enables electronics industry professionals to easily locate the products and services they need to effectively run their business.
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    IPC Events and Education Calendar — For Your 2020 Planning
    Plan your professional development with IPC’s 2020 Programs Calendar. Maximize your time and efforts by coordinating your schedule with ours.
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    Tech Question of the Week
    Can a coated surface resistive ink element be positioned toward the copper pad solder joint interface? What are the pros and cons on this method/technique?
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    Status of Standardization: Standards for Ballot and Final Drafts
    View IPC documents under development.
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    IPC Member Milestones
    ACI Technologies, Inc. (Philadelphia, Pa.) celebrated its 25th year as an IPC member. See other companies celebrating membership anniversaries.

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    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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