It’s Only Common Sense: Marketing Isn’t Fluff, It’s Ammunition
Driving Innovation: Mechanical and Optical Processes During Rigid-flex Production
The Chemical Connection: Onshoring PCB Production—Daunting but Certainly Possible
IPC Hosts Workshop on the Future of the Defense Electronics Industry
October 25, 2018 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
On Friday, October 19, more than 40 industry executives participated in a day-long discussion on the defense electronics industrial base in Bannockburn, Illinois.
IPC—in partnership with WHMA and ECIA—organized the event to support the ongoing effort by the Department of Defense (DoD) to assess the U.S. defense electronics industrial base. Pursuant to Section 845 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), DoD is required to provide this assessment to Congress by January 31, 2019. IPC was the primary champion for this provision during congressional consideration, and the provision is reflective of the comprehensive evaluation of the defense electronics supply chain that IPC has long called for.
The October 19 discussion focused on five segments of the industry that are sometimes overlooked by policymakers, namely PCB, EMS, cable/wire harness, connectors, and passive components.
The event kicked off with Dr. Robert Irie, who oversees electronics for the DoD’s Industrial Policy Office, offering remarks on the recent White House report on the overall defense industrial base and the important and complementary purpose of the defense electronics assessment now underway.
IPC Director of Research Sharon Starr delivered the results and analysis of an IPC/WHMA/ECIA survey, which underscored many issues facing the industry, including shortages in skilled workers and suppliers.
Participants then divided into their industry segments for focused discussions on a range of issues that DoD is required to assess. In the afternoon, participants came back together to report on their perspectives and conclusions.
Dr. Irie and officials from the Executive Agent for PCBs at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane were on hand to listen and ask questions.
If you are interested in this initiative, it is not too late to offer your perspectives. IPC will soon release a report on the workshop, affording IPC members one last opportunity to provide their input.
Share on:
Testimonial
"In a year when every marketing dollar mattered, I chose to keep I-Connect007 in our 2025 plan. Their commitment to high-quality, insightful content aligns with Koh Young’s values and helps readers navigate a changing industry. "
Brent Fischthal - Koh YoungSuggested Items
Infinite Electronics, RS Group Expand Partnership to Deliver L-com Connectivity Solutions to European and APAC Markets
11/03/2025 | PRNewswireL-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has expanded their strategic cooperation agreement with RS Group, a U.K.-based global provider of products and services for industrial customers, to begin distributing L-com products across European and APAC markets via the RS Group website.
DuPont Completes Separation of Qnity Electronics
11/03/2025 | PRNewswireDuPont announced that it completed the separation of its electronics business into an independent public company, Qnity Electronics, Inc., on November 1, 2025.
TTM Technologies Receives Two Awards from the Global Electronics Association at the 2025 IPC CEMAC Conference
11/03/2025 | Globe NewswireTTM Technologies, Inc. announced that two of its team members received prestigious Asia Steering Committee Outstanding Service Awards from the Global Electronics Association (formerly named IPC connecting global electronics industry) at the 2025 IPC CEMAC Electronics Manufacturing Annual Conference in Shanghai.
Ethiopian Airlines Selects Cassiopée Alpha from Safran for Fleet-wide Flight Data Monitoring
11/03/2025 | SafranSafran Electronics & Defense is proud to announce that Ethiopian Airlines has selected Cassiopée Alpha, its advanced flight data analysis platform, to optimize and secure operations across the airline’s entire fleet of 147 aircraft, including Airbus A350, Boeing 787, and Boeing 737 MAX models.
SMT007 Magazine November 2025: Inside Mexico’s Rise as an Electronics Manufacturing Leader
11/03/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamMexico isn’t just part of the electronics manufacturing conversation—it’s leading it. From growing investments to cross-border collaborations, Mexico is fast becoming the center of electronics in North America. In this issue, we uncover why Mexico is earning global recognition. From top-ranked manufacturing capabilities to expanding partnerships that reach far beyond the U.S.