June ECST Electronic Components Sales Sentiment Disappoints but Optimism Returns in July Outlook
ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) June 2024 Survey Results Atlanta — For the second month in a row, the ECST survey delivered disappointing, declining results as the overall component index fell by 13.4 points in the June survey to slip below the 100-point threshold down to 98.9 points on the index. The combined decline of […]
Tracking the Progress of the CHIPS R&D Programs
Enacted in 2022 to promote U.S.-based semiconductor production and innovation, the CHIPS & Science Act is the most significant federal investment ever made in the U.S. semiconductor industry. While much attention is focused on the CHIPS incentives grant program, the other pillar of the CHIPS Act is also critically important: a substantial, $13 billion investment over […]
Four Key Failures Driving Today’s Skills Gap
The lack of an industry-driven pipeline, effective and efficient onboarding programs, a career pathways system, and a rapid upskilling infrastructure all contribute to the skills gap limiting growth in the electronics manufacturing industry. IPC has plans to address the industry’s workforce challenges and bridge the growing skills gap to ensure long-term sustainability and growth. Here’s where they think effort needs to be directed.