IPC European Local Updates - June 2020
Electronics Industry Information for Europe
Keeping you up to date with IPC’s activities across Europe and all the current events and news of the electronics industry.
As we continue to respond to new developments to the COVID-19 pandemic and its massive impact on our industry, we hope you, your family and your team are all healthy and safe. We at IPC are looking forward to ramping up activities again as soon as possible.
We hope this issue will help you catch up with IPC’s activities across Europe and all the current events and news of the electronics industry.
IPC Focuses on Europe EMS industry: IPC Partners with in4ma to Support EMS industry in Europe
IPC is pleased to announce that the association has partnered with German-based in4ma to better support the standards, education and advocacy needs for the growing EMS industry in Europe. READ MORE
How Can You Obtain or Renew Your IPC Certification During COVID-19?
Candidates may now take online remote proctored exams right from the comfort of your own home. Dave Hernandez, vice president of education, answers questions about this new option from IPC EDGE. READ MORE
Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG, First German EMS Company to Receive the Qualified Manufacturers Listing for IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG. Sartorius is a leading international provider to the biopharmaceutical research and medical industry. READ MORE
Matt Kelly Joins IPC as Chief Technologist
IPC announces the addition of Matt Kelly as the association’s chief technologist. In this new leadership role, Kelly will help IPC’s members to engage in latest technology trends and supply chain transformation that continues to evolve across the electronics industry. READ MORE
Call for Papers
IPC invites you to submit technical conference abstracts, proposals, and speakers for events listed below. IPC plans to organize both virtual or face-to-face events in Europe for the remainder of 2020.
Please send topics and speaker suggestions to PhilippeLeonard@ipc.org.
- Wire harness innovation and manufacturing (This webinar series will present innovation and technology topics related to all aspects of wire harnesses, cables, connectors and other related components and assembly)
- E-textiles / smart fashion innovation topics (This webinar series will present the latest innovations, technologies, designs, manufacturing concepts and materials for e-textiles)
- IMPACT Europe / Advocacy Conference, Brussels, 18 and19 November 2020.
Upcoming IPC European Events
Save the date for these 2020 IPC Europe Events. More information, programme and schedules to be available shortly.
- IPC Day Designers Council France, Angers, FR – 9 September with IPC Accredited Training Center in FranceI FTEC and partner organization PC2A
- Wire Harness Innovations 1, Online Webinar (virtual session) – September 2020 (free registration, link available soon)
- Wire Harness Innovations 2, Online Webinar (virtual session) – October 2020 (free registration, link available soon)
- Wire Harness Innovations 3, Online Webinar (virtual session) – November 2020 (free registration, link available soon)
- IPC E-Textiles Webinar, Online Webinar (virtual session) – September 2020 (more information and registration link available soon)
- IMPACT Europe Advocacy Conference, Brussels, BE – 18 & 19 November 2020 (more information and registration link available soon)
- IPC Day Italy, Milano, IT – 15-17 September 2020 on IPC/WHMA-A-620D, Requirements and Acceptance for Cables and Wire Harness Assemblies with IPC Accredited Training Center in Italy, GestLabs and partner organization Phoenix Contact (to be confirmed)
- IPC Day Portugal, Porto, PT – 15 October 2020 with IPC Accredited Training Center in Spain and Portugal, Consultronica (to be confirmed, note : the meeting might take place face-to-face and/or virtual/online)
- IPC Day Poland, Warsaw, PL – 4 November 2020 with IPC Accredited Training Center Renex (to be confirmed)
IPC Technical Committees in Europe
The following committee meetings are planned for 2020 and will be confirmed shortly. There is no cost to participate. If you would like to attend, contact AndresOjalill@ipc.org. We value your input and contributions.
- Germany – IPC-9797 – Cold Joining Press-fit Task Group Meeting (Standards comment resolution and new standards brainstorming, half day) - Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – IPC-HDBK-9797 – Cold Joining Press-fit Handbook Task Group Meeting (Working draft development, full day) - Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Automotive Addendum Task Group Meeting (Working draft development, next rev) - Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – IPC European Training Group Meeting – Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – J-STD-001 Task Group – Europe Meeting – Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – IPC-A-610 Task Group – Europe Meeting – Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – IPC-A-620 Task Group – Europe Meeting – Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
- Germany – Repairability Subcommittee – Europe Meeting – Munich, DE, 10-13 November 2020 (date and location to be confirmed)
Important note : Engaging in IPC committees is open to all industry experts; You do not need to be an IPC member to get your voice heard. You can take part in meetings (both face-to-face and virtual), you can contribute to discussions and you can vote on resolutions even if you are not an IPC member. To engage and register for an IPC Technical Committee, please email AndresOjalill@ipc.org.
IPC Hand Soldering Competition Regional Qualifications and World Championship
As many of you already know, almost all major European and local 2020 tradeshows and industry fairs in Europe have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, the scheduled IPC hand soldering competition regional qualification sessions and 2020 World Championship were cancelled.
IPC and its hand soldering competition sponsors and key partners (Gold sponsors: Hakko & Thalès, Silver sponsors: Optilia, SFM, Almit, TheDaylightCompany) are now focusing on 2021. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming competitions in 2021. Watch for our local update in January 2021.
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IPC is very grateful for its 2020/2021 Hand Soldering Competition Sponsors commitment and support:
Gold sponsors: Hakko & Thalès,
Silver sponsors: Optilia, SFM, Almit, TheDaylightCompany.
We look forward to seeing you in 2021 for the next regional qualification sessions and World Championship!
Europe’s Major Tradeshows and Industry Exhibitions
France – MIDEST Exhibition 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19
Germany – smtconnect 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19,
Denmark – e-20 Exhibition 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19
UK – WNIE Exhibition 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19
We hope to see you at the IPC booth later this year at the following exhibitions:
Poland – Warsaw Industry Week 2020, Warsaw, PL – 3-4 November 2020 (venue and IPC booth to be confirmed)
Germany – electronica, Munich, DE – 10-13 November 2020 (IPC booth to be confirmed)
Other Industry-related Events
Chemical Watch Virtual Event – Chemicals Management for Electronics, 7-8 July 2020
On 7 July, Kelly Scanlon, Dr.P.H., IPC director of environment, health and safety policy and research, will provide an overview on the electronics industry’s perspectives on the RoHS General Review. Chemical Watch has extended a special offer to IPC members. Simply use IPC15 to receive a 15% discount off of registration costs, when registering.
Germany – EMS Tag 2020, Würtzburg, DE – 3 September 2020 with IPC
Germany – SV-Automotive Wire Harness Conference 2020, Ludwigsburg, Germany – 30 September and 1 October 2020
Call for 2021 Strategic Partnerships — Europe
Already focusing on 2021 plans, IPC is now calling for European Strategic Partners to be associated with all events and activities held in Europe during the remaing 2020 calendar year as well as for all of 2021. Strategic Partners will be recognized in every IPC Europe activity and communication, including the Europe webpage on the IPC website and within this publication, IPC Local update, (6000+ monthly circulation).
Strategic Partnership agreements will be product/sector exclusive and are granted on a first come/first serve basis. If you or your company is willing to become an IPC Europe Strategic Partner, please contact PhilippeLeonard@ipc.org.
IPC Europe — Recent News and Articles from IPC
What Is Electronics Manufacturing and Why Is It Important?
A new IPC study, “The Economic Impacts of the U.S. Electronics Manufacturing Sector,” helps explain our industry and why it’s important to the U.S. and global economy in terms of value added, jobs supported, support provided for key industries, and human benefits delivered. READ MORE
Gain New Industry Knowledge This Summer
IPC's online learning courses utilize virtual classrooms featuring live instruction and class discussions. A few topics include PCB troubleshooting, PCB design, EMS contracting, and electronics program management. READ MORE
Separating Hype from Reality — What's Next for The Future of Electronics?
As IPC looks to the future of the electronics industry in order to determine what services to develop in the areas of standards, education and advocacy, we will rely on a newly created role at IPC — chief technologist — to assist us in that effort. READ MORE
ECHA Makes Progress in Mapping of 'Chemical Universe'
On May 13, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a report on its Integrated Regulatory Strategy, highlighting progress made and next steps needed in addressing the “chemical universe” of regulatory concern. READ MORE
U.K. Releases Global Tariff Plan
As the United Kingdom continues to plan their exit from the European Union, they released their U.K. Global Tariff (UKGT) plan detailing tariffs that will now be levied on products coming into the UK READ MORE
How Can You Obtain or Renew Your IPC Certification During COVID-19?
Candidates may now take online remote proctored exams right from the comfort of your own home. Dave Hernandez, vice president of education, answers questions about this new option from IPC EDGE. READ MORE
IPC Announces a New Era of Design Initiatives — IPC Design
IPC Design will serve as the pre-eminent international professional network of board designers. At its core will be IPC Design Chapters, localized groups of professionals with board design responsibilities. Members of IPC Design Chapters will be organized around three key goals. READ MORE
Three Workforce Lessons from Manufacturing Plants Around the World
For the industry I represent, electronics manufacturing, talent and retention have always been top concerns, but the situation is worsening. Today, more than 60 percent of U.S. manufacturers say that an inability to find and retain skilled workers is constraining their growth and undermining their global competitiveness. READ MORE
Investing in Industry 4.0: IPC Launches IPC CFX Industry Support Programs
IPC announces industry programs to support implementation and full utilization of IPC Connected Factory Exchange – IPC CFX. IPC CFX enables any manufacturing facility, large or small, to achieve Industry 4.0, IIoT and smart factory objectives. READ MORE
IPC Europe — In the Spotlight
A selection of key technical articles from industry experts and leaders
Coronavirus and the European EMS Industry
When the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Wuhan started, drastic changes were predictable for the international industry, but it was not possible to quantify the size of the problem. Accordingly, the company managers in the European EMS industry looked at the development with concern and reached out for any information that could be used to assess the influence on their own company. READ MORE
A Market Research Study Finds the Most Promising Advancements of Flexible Integrated Circuits
Market research firm IDTechEx has provided insight into the rise of flexible hybrid electronics and describes some of the most promising advancements that they bring. READ MORE
China Issues Mandatory Standards for Electric Vechicles and Their Batteries
Initially set for 1 January 2020, the Chinese government issued three national standards on safety requirements for electronic vehicles and their batteries. READ MORE
L'électronique Imprimée Made in France, C'est Parti
Les circuits imprimés par dépôt d’encres polymères deviennent une réalité industrielle. Les applications se multiplient, favorisant l’émergence d’une filière prometteuse en France. READ MORE
Systems Designers Must Know ‘All Aspects of Design’
One of the biggest challenges faced by systems designers is the need to understand all aspects of a design environment, according to Keith Ogboenyiya, vice president of Texas Instruments’ Systems Engineering and Marketing. This means understanding design issues such as thermal management, clocking considerations, noise immunity, housing and packaging, printed-circuit-board (PCB) integrity, and environmental conditions. READ MORE
What Do Engineers Want Today?
Engineers are perpetually pressed to meet time-to-market challenges, as their managers demand faster design through a series of increasingly more user-friendly tools. Microelectronic technology has made it possible to optimize the process of designing microelectronics. READ MORE
Future of Work in Electronics: Interdisciplinary Integration
Companies are beginning to understand that agility is not some vague virtue. Agility has specific goals, and there are specific processes for achieving those goals. READ MORE
Growing Hygiene Concerns
How we interact with technology, through the interfaces we use, has changed radically with people becoming more comfortable using touchscreens whether in their private lives, professionally or when interacting with public services such as banks and public transport. READ MORE
Navigating COVID-19
“It’s almost Darwinian out there”, according to one CEO who spoke to New Electronics and, with the impact of COVID-19 yet to be fully played out, it’s likely that only those companies that are able to adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic and the challenges of recession that will be the ones to survive. READ MORE
Coronavirus Impact on Low Volume High-Reliability Electronics Supply Chain
What kind of impact is coronavirus having on smaller companies around the world? Here's one view from an electronics company. READ MORE
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