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Meet a mentor and mentee from IPC's Emerging Engineer program! Brian Chislea from Dow and Jorge A. Arriaga from Summit Interconnect share their experiences participating in a program that benefits both individuals. Read the first article in a series they are contributing to IPC Community magazine here: https://hubs.li/Q036QL2q0

IPC President and CEO John W Mitchell, quoted in NYT (article is behind a paywall) on risks of new #tariffs threatening gains in domestic #manufacturing. In his statement, Mitchell pledges to work with the Administration as it rebalances trade relationships, urging the advancement of pro-growth policies to strengthen domestic #electronics like extending key portions of the President’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and unleashing investment in domestic production with positive incentives. Peter S. Goodman https://hubs.li/Q036ZX350

Join us at #IPCAPEXEXPO 2025 on March 20, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm for expertise on Advanced Packaging for EV Power Electronics from Lars Böttcher, Dr. Stefan Behrendt, Dr. Olaf Schoenfeld, and Frank Heidemann. This special session covers reliable design, advanced materials, precision assembly, and testing techniques to meet stringent automotive standards. Explore how these innovations enhance performance and durability in EV power electronics. #EV #PowerElectronics #AdvancedPackaging Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q036QJWg0

This month’s global sentiment survey is now live. Help us take the “pulse” of the #electronicsmanufacturing industry and receive a copy of the research results when the survey is completed. #IndustryIntelligence https://hubs.li/Q036FTwX0

What role can #AI play in Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) processes for printed circuit board assemblies? A new white paper from IPC’s Chief Technologist Council, “Unlocking AI for Automated Optical Inspection,” covers the issue in depth, outlining the opportunities available to enhance #AOI performance using AI. Download the white paper here: https://hubs.ly/Q036BcsN0

President Trump has emphasized rebalancing U.S. trade with its global partners. All countries should regularly seek to adjust trade relationships in pursuit of fairness, mutual benefit, and greater market opportunities. President Trump’s trade policies are enormously important to U.S. electronics manufacturers, most of whom necessarily rely on complex global supply chains to support their domestic operations. These supply chains are established, optimized, and trusted. Relocating them can be costly and slow and will pose risks to the quality and reliability of the electronics they produce. IPC is concerned that new tariffs will raise manufacturing costs, disrupt supply chains, and drive production offshore, further weakening America’s electronics industrial base. To ensure the long-term growth and resilience of the domestic electronics sector, it is critical to minimize the duration and impact of tariffs on the domestic industry, while advancing pro-growth policies that drive capital investment by extending President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, incentivize domestic sourcing, foster innovation, and enhance national security. IPC looks forward to continuing its engagement with the administration and Congress on solutions to strengthen America’s electronics industrial base for years to come. ➡️ https://bit.ly/40Qbsm8

How can standards development organizations overcome critical hurdles in volunteerism? Teresa Rowe, senior director of standards & assembly technology at IPC, will participate in a panel session, “Navigating the New Landscape: Supporting SDO Volunteer Efforts,” at the Standards Publishing Advisory Board (SPAB) meeting on February 25. Focus areas will include addressing evolving needs, fostering a diverse, inclusive environment, and leveraging technology to enhance engagement and streamline participation. For information: https://hubs.li/Q036B94H0

Need help convincing your company’s leadership to attend #IPCAPEXEXPO 2025? Our Justification Toolkit has everything you need—clear cost breakdowns, key benefits, and compelling points to make your case. Show how attending this global gathering of experts, thought leaders, and innovators will drive value for your company. Download now: https://hubs.li/Q035-K5C0 #ElectronicsManufacturing #MakeYourCase #BuildElectronicsBetter

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Ray Pritchard, IPC’s first executive director, namesake of IPC’s Hall of Fame Award, and industry legend. We’re sharing David Bergman’s heartfelt sentiment on a man who helped shape the association in its early days.