IPC has renewed its commitment to serving the industry by expanding the scope and scale of research under a newly created IPC Industry Intelligence (i3) program.

LATEST REPORTS:

REPORT

Securing the European Union's Electronics Ecosystem


 

August 2024 Global Sentiment Report

According to IPC’s August 2024 Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report, electronics industry sentiment rebounds in August after three-month decline.

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Workforce white paper

Building Electronics Better: A Plan to Address the Workforce Challenges Facing the Electronics Manufacturing Industry

The white paper targets both immediate labor market needs and the long-term sustainability and growth of the industry by building a skilled, adaptable, and motivated workforce. IPC’s ambitious approach is focused on developing rewarding career pathways.


 

WHITE PAPER

Better Electronics by Design: Next Generation Design Needs

This white paper explores the elements of the "Design for Excellence" methodology, rethinking how it needs to be defined and applied in the full ecosystem of electronics design


 

iNEMI/IPC White Paper

Complex Integrated Systems: The Future of Electronics Manufacturing

iNEMI/IPC white paper on complex integrated systems highlights future technology and manufacturing ecosystem needs.


 

Outlook for Data Analytics in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry

The increasing complexity of electronics manufacturing requires embracing data analytics to manage electronics factories, according to a new white paper from IPC’s Chief Technologist Council.


 

An IPC Report on EU Industrial Policy

Promoting Silicon to Systems Manufacturing

European Industrial Resiliency: Promoting a Silicon to Systems Policy Framework


 

INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE

Electronic Design and Manufacturing Sustainability

This white paper from IPC’s Chief Technologist Council provides an overview of several environmental sustainability matters, tools/mitigation systems, recommendations, and useful resources for the electronics industry.


 

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Original Research
Your source for original insights on economic, workforce, technology, and environmental trends within the electronics manufacturing industry.
Statistical Programs
Monthly book-to-bills for EMS and PCB companies and quarterly EMS business performance reports, PCB surveys, and global solder market surveys.
Thought Leaders Program
IPC’s Thought Leaders Program (TLP) taps the knowledge of industry experts to inform our efforts on key change drivers and to offer valuable insights to IPC members and external stakeholders.
Meet Shawn DuBravac, IPC's Chief Economist
Providing insights on the biggest issues facing the $2 trillion global electronics industry, including supply chain resiliency/uncertainty, trade wars, skilled workforce shortage, and the expanding role of electronics in the global economy.
Global Sentiment Report Archive
Check out past months' reports -- Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain
Economic Report Archive
IPC's Monthly Economic Report provides a snapshot of data on the economy, industrial production, capacity utilization, PCB demand, and industry employment.