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New IPC-8911 Standard Sets Global Benchmark for Conductive Yarns in E-Textiles
The Global Electronics Association has released IPC-8911, titled "Requirements for Conductive Yarns for E-Textiles Applications" marking the first global standard for conductive yarns used in e-textiles. This standard provides a framework for classifying, designating, and qualifying conductive ya
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Arrow Electronics Opens Engineering Solutions Center in Bangalore to Support Technology Development in India and Southeast Asia
Arrow Electronics, a global technology solutions provider, has launched an Engineering Solutions Center (ESC) in Bangalore, India, to support technology manufacturers in India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. The center focuses on enabling the adoption of technologies such as AIoT, edge c
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Global Electronics Association Replaces IPC, Reflecting Expanded Role in $6 Trillion Industry
On June 23, 2025, IPC officially rebranded as the Global Electronics Association, aligning its identity with its role as the representative of the $6 trillion electronics industry. The organization, now operating under electronics.org, adopted the vision of “Better electronics for a better
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Zetwerk Electronics breaks ground on eighth manufacturing facility in Bengaluru
Zetwerk Electronics, a division of Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, broke ground on its eighth manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. This follows the opening of its largest electronics plant near Chennai three months prior, part of a Rs 1,000 crore investment.The new Bengaluru facility, situa
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IPC opens call for abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2026 technical conference and professional development courses
IPC announced it is accepting abstracts for technical papers, posters, and professional development courses for IPC APEX EXPO 2026. The event, featuring the renamed Advanced Electronic Packaging Conference 2026: Component- to System-Level Integration, will occur March 17-19, 2026, with profession
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Cleanroom in semiconductor manufacturing: Basic essential of a chip fab
When manufacturing semiconductor devices with features as small as 2 nanometers, even a speck of nearly invisible dust, approximately 1 micron in size, adhering to the wafer can render the device defective, leading to significant losses due to rejected wafers. To ensure high-quality production,
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US based industry association IPC supports reintroduction of PCBS act to bolster U.S. PCB manufacturing
US based IPC, an electronics association representing over 1,400 U.S. companies and more than 3,200 globally, has expressed support for the bipartisan reintroduction of the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates (PCBS) Act in the 119th Congress. The legislation, led by Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) a
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Electronics industry faces stable demand and cost pressures amid tariff challenges
According to IPC’s May Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report, released on May 22, 2025, electronics manufacturers are experiencing steady demand despite rising material and labor costs and tariff uncertainties. The New Order Index increased in May, indicating
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Forrester names Brenntag and e& as 2025 customer-obsessed enterprise award winners for EMEA
Forrester has announced Brenntag and e& as the recipients of its 2025 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The award recognizes organizations that prioritize customers in their leadership, strategy, and operations to achieve business outcomes such
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IPC promotes Sanjay Huprikar to Chief Global Officer
IPC announced the promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to the newly created position of chief global officer. This role aims to strengthen the electronics supply chain by enhancing alignment, efficiency, and support between IPC’s global headquarters and regional teams.
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Mysore based Kaynes Technology acquires Canadian EMS company August Electronics
August Electronics Inc., a Calgary-based provider of electronics manufacturing services, has entered into
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IPC-2591 CFX version 2.0: enhanced device coverage and advanced data capabilities for smarter manufacturing
IPC announced the release of IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, Version 2.0, the global standard for plug-and-play, machine-to-machine, and machine-to-system communication for digital manufacturing.Version 2.0 introduces substantial updates and expansions to support a broader range of shop
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