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IPC, dedicated to furthering
the competitive excellence and
financial success of more than
3,000 members worldwide,
shared the following statement
today on U.S. tariffs and their
implications on the global
electronics industry.
"The SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium is an
exciting event for the PCB industry," said
organizer Tara Dunn. "It brings together
experts in design, fabrication, and
assembly to share knowledge and work
together. By doing this, it helps everyone
learn about ultra HDI technology more
quickly and move the industry ahead."
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Statement from John W. Mitchell,
IPC President and CEO, on U.S.
Tariffs and Global Trade
SMTA UHDI Symposium 2025,
Part 1: Challenges and Solutions
Didem Üstün is a mechanical
engineer and subject matter
expert about military cable
design who's now teaching a
wire harness and semiconductor
course through IPC. Here,
she and Kel Allen, IPCs online
instructor-led training manager,
discuss the mechanics of the
course and why you should
consider taking it—especially if
you have limited knowledge of
wire harness.
Harnessing Knowledge:
A New IPC Course Now
Available
Cofactr, a supply chain and logistics
management platform, announced the
acquisition of AI-based solution Factor.io.
Factor.io automates the ordering and
tracking of manufacturers' complete list
of materials, components, and parts–
across hundreds of suppliers.
Cofactr Acquires AI to
Streamline Electronics
Supply Chains
SMTA is excited to announce a
significant enhancement to its
member benefits, effective January
2025. Active members will now
enjoy complimentary access to all
online training courses included as
part of their membership package.
SMTA Expands Access
to All Online Training
Courses for Members
Didem Üstün
Kel Allen
Jordan Labbe argues that
European resurgence is not
merely a trend; it represents a strategic advan-
tage for companies seeking to navigate the
complexities of the modern electronics market
with multiple sourcing options, outside of China.
The Resurgence
of European PCB
Manufacturing: A
Strategic Advantage
