APEX Adds Advanced Electronic Packaging Conference 2026

The APEX EXPO Technical Conference You Rely on Transformed! For over 25 years, the APEX EXPO Technical Conference has been a trusted forum for showcasing breakthrough research, fostering engineering collaboration, and advancing innovation across electronics manufacturing. In 2026, that legacy continues under a new name. Introducing… Advanced Electronic Packaging Conference 2026 Component- to System-Level Integration This […]

The Global Electronics Association Releases IPC-8911: First-Ever Conductive Yarn Standard for E-Textile Application

The Global Electronics Association announces the release of IPC-8911, Requirements for Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles Applications. This first-of-its-kind global standard establishes a clear framework for classifying, designating, and qualifying conductive yarns—helping to address longstanding challenges in supply chain communication, product testing, and material selection within the growing e-textiles industry. The Global Electronics Association retains the IPC […]

Electronics Industry Wrestles with Cost Pressures and Weaker Profitability

The Global Electronics Association Releases June Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report Electronics manufacturers are facing rising material and labor costs according to the Global Electronics Association’s June Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. The Material Costs Index is above its long-term average and has not been this high since March […]

Omdia: Nintendo Switch 2 to drive gaming console display shipments up 200% in 2025 sparking innovation in panel technologies

LONDON: According to Omdia’s Industrial and Public Display & OEM Intelligence Service, global industrial display panel shipments reached 281.1 million units in 2024 and are expected to grow 3.4% year-on-year (YoY) to 290.6 million units in 2025. This growth is primarily attributed to the “smart home and office” segment, which accounts for 64% of total shipments […]