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JANUARY 2025 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 59 The electronics indus- try faces increasing pressure from con- sumers and regula- tors to implement more circular design principles in their products. While some companies lead the way, many grap- ple with significant knowledge gaps. These include a lack of clear definitions for "circular economy" in the context of electronics, insufficient data, and inadequate training to apply circular principles effectively across product lifecycles. Incap UK's Christmas Jumper Day was a wonderful opportunity to combine festive fun with charitable giving. Team members wore their favorite Christmas jumpers, raising £169.89 for a good cause. Incap UK matched the amount raised, doubling the total to £339.78. The funds will support important initiatives, spreading positivity during the holiday season. IPC announces the release of IPC-8401, Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics. This standard 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. For the latest news and information, visit SMT007.com Incap's Christmas Jumper Day Raises Donations for Charity Global Citizenship: What I've Learned About the American PCB Business Closing the Loop: iNEMI Workshop Addresses Circularity Challenges IPC Introduces First Standard for In-mold Electronics Navigating the complexi- ties of the American PCB business has been an eye-opening expe- rience. During my time in America, I have become more familiar with the American PCB business and doing business here. AI Servers and EVs Drive China's PCB Industry to $26.79bn in 2024 The Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently released the 2024 China PCB Industry Dynamics Report. It reveals that China's PCB industry accounted for approximately 30.5% of the global market in 2023, with an output value of $22.98 billion, ranking second worldwide. Winners of IPC Hand Soldering World Championship at electronica 2024 Announced IPC hosted its Hand Soldering World Championship in Munich, Germany, at electronica on 14-15 November 2024. Skilled contestants competed to build an electron- ics assembly in accordance with IPC-A-610 Class 3 crite- ria, and were judged on the functionality of the assem- bly, compliance with the assembly process and over- all product quality.

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