Live Event: IPC Economic Outlook Webinar November 19
Economic Outlook 2025 In the face of numerous challenges, the global economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience, especially in regions like South Asia and the United States, where growth has exceeded expectations. As we look to 2025, vulnerabilities remain. Central banks are easing rates, yet the pace varies significantly across regions, casting uncertainty over economic activity. […]
Up Close with Victor Meijers, Sr. Vice President ECIA
In this information packed interview, EMSNOW speaks with Victor Meijers, Sr. Vice President of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA), the group that drives TrustedParts.com, the component platform for the authorized channel. Victor explains the many tools now available on TrustedParts to make supply chain managers’ lives easier: the Bill of Materials (BOM) tool that […]
IPC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a Focus on Electronics Manufacturing Excellence
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — IPC, a leading global electronics industry association and source for industry standards, training and advocacy, is proud to announce its participation in National Apprenticeship Week, scheduled for November 17-23, 2024. This annual event highlights the critical role apprenticeships play in fostering a highly skilled workforce and supporting the U.S. economy. During the […]
IPC Introduces First Standard for In-Mold Electronics
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA – IPC announces the release of IPC-8401, Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics. IPC-8401 addresses in-mold electronics (IME) technology, providing industry consensus on guidelines for manufacturing processes, part structures, material selection, and production test methods to integrate printed electronics and components into 3D smart structures. IPC-8401 is the first of what is expected to be a series […]
IDC: India’s Wearable Device Market Dropped 20.7% in 3Q24, Marking the Second Consecutive Quarter of Decline
INDIA – According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker, India’s wearable device market declined for the second consecutive quarter by 20.7% year-over-year (YoY) to 38 million units. This downturn can primarily be attributed to a reduction in new product launches and a cautious inventory strategy, even during the festive season. For the first time since […]