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56 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2025 IPC Global Standards Driving Factory of the Future Feature Article by Chris Jorgensen DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, IPC Factory of the Future represents a revo- lutionary shi in electronics manufactur- ing, aligning the industry's processes with the demands of efficiency, innovation, and sustain- ability. With challenges such as rapid product lifecycles, stringent quality requirements, and increasing emphasis on environmental respon- sibility, stakeholders across the supply chain— OEMs, EMS providers, and PCB manufac- turers—face mounting pressure to modernize their operations. IPC standards task groups are at the fore- front of this transformation, driven by a set of core principles that guide the transition to a digitally integrated, automated, and secure manufacturing environment. ese task groups are guided by six founda- tional principles: automation, transparency,