IPC Responds to European Chemicals Agency for a Proposed Universal Ban on PFAS
By Suhani Chitalia, manager, IPC environmental regulatory affairs IPC is advocating for a 13.5-year minimum transition period to the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) proposed restriction on all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The ECHA proposal was put forward by five Member States in the European Union (EU) and would ban manufacture, market placement, and use […]
Mouser Signs Global Agreement with MediaTek to Distribute Embedded Processors and SoC Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, announces a global distribution agreement with MediaTek, a world leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. “This global agreement with MediaTek continues our commitment to providing the latest in highly-integrated semiconductors,” […]
SIA Urges Congress to Resolve Double Taxation Between U.S. and Taiwan
SIA President and CEO John Neuffer on Sept. 18 sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing the urgency of resolving double taxation between the U.S. and Taiwan, among other related tax matters. Despite being top trading partners, the U.S. and Taiwan lack a formal tax treaty to resolve taxation issues between the two jurisdictions. The letter comes […]
Safeguarding Legacy Equipment: Cybersecurity Challenges for Manufacturers

Jeremy Whittingham, industry consultant and member of the Advanced Engineering team highlights the vulnerabilities associated with outdated technology and provides manufacturers with insights on mitigating risks.