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Sept. 15, 2020
 
 
 
 
IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Rescheduled for March 6-11
With health and safety top of mind for all IPC APEX EXPO exhibitors, attendees, staff and business partners, IPC has made the critical decision to move IPC APEX EXPO 2021 to March due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19.
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Addressing the Skills Gap – IPC Launches New Electronics Workforce Training Courses
John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, shares how IPC Electronics Workforce Training courses will help IPC members overcome workforce skills gap challenges with essential and value-added coursework that is curated exclusively to address the most difficult-to-fill positions in the electronics industry.
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Interested in Chemical and Electronics Product Regulations in Asia-Pacific Countries?
The Asia-Pacific region is home to several of the world’s largest nations and many of its most dynamic economies. The governments in this region have generally established comprehensive environmental, health and safety policy frameworks, with a variety of approaches and enforcement mechanisms.
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U.S. Firms in China Fear Trade Tensions Will Continue
United States companies in China increasingly fear bilateral trade tensions will continue for the foreseeable future, according to a recent survey reported on by Reuters. Fifty percent of respondents now believe “soured ties” will last at least three years, a 20 percent increase from 2019.
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    Power Your Potential with J-STD-001 for Operators
    Because J-STD-001 is a critical standard for the industry, IPC Workforce Training created the course, J-STD-001 for Operators, to provide operators, technicians, and other assembly line staff with a practical introduction to the terms, concepts and acceptability criteria found in the standard.
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    How You Can Get Involved in IPC’s E-Textiles Activities
    Whether you are actively involved in developing e-textiles technologies for your own products, developing e-textiles products for customers or have a vested interest in e-textiles as part of your product roadmap, IPC has activities to meet your needs.
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    IPC, Helping You Assess and Manage COVID-19 Risks at Your Workplace
    As the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted, we’ve learned a lot of surprising things about the virus and the disease, as well as how to prevent potential exposures. IPC is alert to the evolving science and government policies, and has released new information to help our industry manage workplace risks.
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    PRODUCT SHOWCASE
    Ersa VERSAPRINT 2 ULTRA3 - The first stencil printer worldwide with fully integrated 100% 3D SPI
  • VERSAPRINT stencil inspection detects errors before they appear
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    IPC’s August Economic Outlook Report Provides Data on U.S and EU Economies
    While economies across the globe have all felt the painful contraction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that growth rates across the globe will diverge in the coming year.
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    PFAS Regulation in the Electronics Industry: Should We Be Concerned?
    In July, IPC completed a screening study to gain a better understanding of the evolving policies shaping the production and use of PFAS. The study examines how these policies may affect the electronics industry depending on which PFAS substances are involved and how they are used within the myriad of electronic equipment.
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    Insertion Machine

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    How to Properly Disinfect Electronic Equipment Amid COVID-19
    The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), along with IPC and other associations, recently published a guide on how to mitigate the risk when disinfecting electronic equipment and assemblies.
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    Interview with Olivia Lim - Manufacturing Engineer at Kimball Electronics and IPC Emerging Engineer
    Charlene Gunter de Plessis, senior director, IPCEF, interviewed Olivia Lim about her inspiring career journey in the electronics manufacturing industry.
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    IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit Offers Top-notch Education
    The IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit, to be held Oct. 1 and 2, is a two-day event consisting of educational workshops, interactive panel discussions, and a tour of the University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab.
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    U.S. Chemical Data Reporting – Still Open!
    June 1 marked the opening of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) submission period. The CDR rule requires manufacturers and importers of certain chemical substances listed under the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory to report data to the EPA every four years.
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    PRODUCT SHOWCASE
    Pillarhouse Pilot – The perfect entry level selective solding system.

    • Self-contained. Just requires AC power and air

    • Up to 330 x 250mm board handling size

    • Integrated Nitrogen Generator

    • Drop-Jet fluxer as standard

    • Internal IR preheater option

    • Multiple solder nozzle sizes and styles available

    • New PillarCOMM_X control software


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    IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit Offers Top-notch Education
    The IPC E-Textiles 2020 Virtual Summit, to be held Oct. 1 and 2, is a two-day event consisting of educational workshops, interactive panel discussions, and a tour of the University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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 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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    IPC Events and Education Calendar – For Your 2020 Planning
    Plan your professional development with IPC’s Programs Calendar. Maximize your time and efforts by coordinating your schedule with ours.
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    Tech Question of the Week
    If a spec says that PCB drilling positional tolerance is .0762 mm, doesn't that mean that the drill hole pattern can be off that much in relation to other features? (like to board outline or copper pattern?) What is a safe number for hole-to-hole positional tolerance?
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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
    Enercon Technologies (Gray, Maine.) celebrated its 20th 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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    IPC CALENDAR
     
     
    SEPT. 22
    IPC Certified Electronics Program Manager (CEPM) Training and Certification Program – Fourth Quarter
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    OCT. 1-2
    IPC E-Textiles 2020 | Virtual Summit
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    OCT. 6
    PCB Defect Analysis and Troubleshooting – Fourth Quarter
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    NOV. 19-20
    IPC E-Textiles Europe 2020 | Virtual Summit
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    NOV. 30-DEC. 1
    The ECWC15
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    FEB. 16-18
    2021 WHMA 28th Annual Wire Harness Conference
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    MARCH 6-11
    IPC APEX EXPO 2021
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