serving the printed circuit board and electronics assembly industries

Serving the Printed Circuit Board and Electronics Assembly Industries

An OverviewAn Overview

OVERVIEW OF IPCOVERVIEW OF IPC

• Background and History• IPC Structure• Membership• Major Program Areas• Global Initiatives • Mission & Long-Range Strategies

BACKGROUND & HISTORYBACKGROUND & HISTORY

IPC is a global trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 2,500 member companies which represent all facets of the electronics interconnect industry, including design, printed circuit board manufacturing and electronics assembly.

As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $1.5 trillion global electronics industry.

BACKGROUND & HISTORYBACKGROUND & HISTORY

• Founded in 1957 as the Institute of Printed Circuits with 6 Member Companies

• Strong Foundation as Technical Organization Dedicated to Meeting Industry Needs

• Focus on Design, PCB Manufacturing and Electronics Assembly

79 Professional Staff in 2007• 64 in Bannockburn, IL (Corporate HQ)

• 6 in Taos, NM (Media Training)

• 2 in Washington, D.C. (Government Relations & Environmental Policy)

• 7 in Shanghai, China (IPC WOFE)

IPC STRUCTUREIPC STRUCTURE Staff Organization

IPC STRUCTUREIPC STRUCTURE Staff Organization

IPC STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

Year Members Staff Revenues1993 1600 35 $ 2.3 M

1998 2500 83 $ 11.4 M

2000 2776 98 $ 15.5 M

2002 2450 80 $ 13.9 M

2004 2240 69 $ 12.1 M

2006 2435 71 $ 12.9 M

2007 2544 79 $ 15.0 M

Members

Board of Directors

PCB Suppliers

Management Council

PCB Management

Council

EMS Management

Council

SMEMA Management

Council

Solder Products

Value CouncilOEM Critical Components

Council

EMTF Steering

Committee

IPC STRUCTURESTRUCTURE Volunteer Organization

Technical ActivitiesExecutive

Committee

• Each Council sets its own agenda, goals and member deliverables

• Board of Directors provides overall policy, vision and strategic direction for IPC

• IPC staff manages day-to-day activities of the association to implement the strategic policy

IPC STRUCTURESTRUCTUREGovernance

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP

Over 2500 Members Worldwide• Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers• EMS Companies• Suppliers of Equipment Materials, Processes

and Services• OEMs• Government, Educational and Not-For-Profit

Organizations

As of: November 12, 2007

• PCB Manufacturers 308 (13%)

• EMS Companies 516 (20%)

• Suppliers 650 (25%)

• OEMs 874 (33%)

• Government/Others 228 (9%)

2,576 Member Companies

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPType

Over 2500 Members located in 54 Countriesaround the world

• 76% North America• 11% Asia• 11% Europe• 2% Other

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPLocation

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPDues

• Membership is site-specific and provides benefits to everyone at your facility

• Annual Dues - $1,000• Additional Sites - $800• If revenue is less than $1M, annual dues are

$600• Government, educational and not-for-profit

organizations - $250

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP Membership-Dues Comparison

1957 - 2006

IPC Membership and Dues

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300

600

900

1,200

1,500

1,800

2,100

2,400

2,700

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Number of Companies Dues

$500 $600

$1,000$1000

Access Information & Technology• FREE subscriptions to the REVIEW, our monthly

magazine that highlights standards development, technical information and updates on Association activities

• Members Only area of IPC’s website for research results and timely information

• Join the Executive Market & Technology Forum to network and obtain valuable market research studies

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPBenefits of Joining IPC

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPBenefits of Joining IPC

Access Information & Technology (continued)

• Get involved in committees and PCB/EMS Management Councils

• Technical support and assistance, including priority responses to technical questions

• Statistical programs for EMS, PCB, laminate, process consumables, solder and assembly equipment

• FREE subscription to Quarterly PCB Forecast

Reduce Costs• Member discounts of up to 50% on standards,

publications and training materials• One FREE copy of each new standard within 90

days of publication• Discounted pricing to exhibit at IPC Printed Circuit

Expo®, APEX® and the Designers Summit and the new IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition

• Member discounts when attending meetings, technical conferences and educational workshops

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPBenefits of Joining IPC

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPBenefits of Joining IPC

Market & Build Your Business• Listing in the online Membership Directory• Listing in the Products & Services Index• Use IPC's member logo in your marketing and

promotional materials• Listing on IPC’s website with your logo and

company description

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIPBenefits of Joining IPC

No matter what your role in the electronic interconnect industry—PCB Design, PCB Fabrication, EMS Provider, OEM, industry supplier, government agency, educational institution—you will find that IPC membership is a dynamic resource for everyone at your site. From technology, to management programs, to a public voice, your company will find the resources of the entire industry behind it!

MAJOR PROGRAM AREASMAJOR PROGRAM AREASWhat We Do

• Management Programs• Conferences & Expositions• Technical Programs• Professional Development• Training & Certification• Market Research• Statistical Programs• Public Policy Advocacy

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMSCouncils

• PCB Management Council• EMS Management Council• PCB Suppliers Management Council• SMEMA (Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers

Association) Management Council• Solder Products Value Council• OEM Critical Components Council

• Semiannual meetings of Presidents & Senior Executives

• International Meetings• Input into program development• Steering committee

• Subcommittees created as new industry needs are identified

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMS PCB Management Council

• Semiannual meetings of Senior Executives

• EMS Program Manager Certification

• Lead Free Process Audit Certification

• Input into program development

• Steering Committee

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMS EMS Management Council

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMS PCB Suppliers Management Council

• Founded IPC Printed Circuits Expo®

• Continues to drive and steer trade show through Subcommittee

• New technology impact analysis• Environmental regulation• Technology Interchange – Intel latest• Steering Committee members are

individuals senior enough to commit their companies

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMS SMEMA Management Council

• Founded IPC APEX® in 2000• Continues to drive and steer trade show

through Subcommittee• Cost of Ownership document• International trade show participation

cost analysis• Statistical Programs on installed base

and equipment status

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMSSolder Products Value Council

• Lead free reliability testing white paper and voiding white paper

• Research on lead free patents

• Costs of lead free solder

• Solder labeling documentation

• Global management meetings

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSMANAGEMENT PROGRAMS OEM Critical Components Council

• Standards on critical components for computer/ telecommunications including:- Air moving devices/fans standard (Complete)

- Passive components- Active components- Power supplies

• April 1 – 3, 2008 Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

• Only U.S. trade show focused specifically on bare boards

• Largest and most prestigious electronics assembly exhibition in North America

• 100+ PCB and EMS presidents attend special management conference

CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONSCONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONSIPC Printed Circuits Expo®/APEX®

• Largest technical conference for PCB/electronics assembly industries in the world

• 60 workshops and tutorials• Hundreds of IPC technical committees,

subcommittees and working group sessions• First trade show to eliminate extraneous costs;

money goes back to industry through various programs

CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONSCONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONSIPC Printed Circuits Expo®/APEX®

CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONSCONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONSIPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition

• Conference & Exhibition: September 24-25, 2008 Meetings & Courses: September 20-25, 2008Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL

• Only Midwest Show that covers all aspects of the industry – board design and manufacture; electronics assembly, manufacture and test

• More than 130 of the industry’s leading suppliers exhibiting equipment, chemicals, materials, software and services

INDUSTRY PROGRAMSINDUSTRY PROGRAMS

• Local Focus• Regional/Local Circuit Associations

- California Circuits Association (CCA)- Sacramento Day- CCA Golf Tournaments- Education Program – Lead Free- Monthly Newsletter

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS

• Designers Council• Standards & Specifications• Technical Committees• Joint Standards Activities• Affiliations• Current Major Initiatives

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Designers Council

• An international network of designers• Currently 1000 individual participants• Consists of an Executive Board, an

Education Committee, and self-governing local chapters

• Promotes printed board and printed board assembly design as a profession

• Improves educational opportunities for designers

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Designers Council

Training & Certification

• Over 3000 designers certified as Certified Interconnect Designers (CID)

• Over 500 designers certified as Advanced Certified Interconnect Designers (CID+)

• Designers Learning Symposiums • Designers Summit at IPC Printed Circuits

Expo® and SMEMA Council APEX®

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Designers Council

Chapters

Atlanta, GAAustin - TX AustralasianCanada – MontrealCanada – Ottawa Silicon Valley NorthCanada – TorontoCascade (Seattle), WAChesapeakeColorado (Denver)Gateway, MOGermany (Europe)Greater Boston, MAGreater Ohio, OHGreater Phoenix, AZHouston, TXIrelandIsrael

Long Island, NYLos Angeles, CAMidwest (Minneapolis) North Texas (Dallas), TXNortheast Ohio, OHNorthern Illinois, ILOrange County, CAPacific Northwest, ORRTP (Raleigh, Durham), NCSan Diego, CASilicon Valley, CA Southern New England, CTSpace Coast (Melbourne), FLSusquehanna Region, NYUnited Kingdom

• Standards, specifications and guidelines developed for PCB design, manufacture and assembly

• ANSI-Accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO)

• Industry roadmaps• Published more than 1,000 technical papers

and 200 standards• IPC standards are internationally recognized

and globally accepted

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Standards & Specifications

• 22 General Committees• 190 Subcommittees and Task Groups

- Consist of industry peers- Started writing standards in 1959 - Responsible for round robin test programs- Managed by Technical Activities Executive

Committee (TAEC)

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Technical Committees

• Japan Electronics Packaging & Circuits Association (JPCA)

• Wiring and Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA)

• Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) • Joint Electron Device Engineering Council

(JEDEC) • International Electronic Manufacturing

Initiative (iNEMI)

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Joint Standards Activities

• International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI)

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Affiliations

• Liaison “D” Status to IEC TC91• U.S. Technical Advisor (TA) IEC TC91 on

SMT• Chairmanship of IEC TC91 on SMT• Secretariat of US TAG IEC TC93 on EDA• Hold US TAG of ISO Task group on

solder materials

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS International Activities

• Lead Free • Embedded components• Electronics enclosures• Critical components

TECHNICAL PROGRAMSTECHNICAL PROGRAMS Current Major Initiatives

• Conferences• Workshops• Webcasts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTConferences

• National Conferences - Lead Free with JEDEC- Lead Free with Soldertec- Materials Declaration- Flex- Test & Inspection- Embedded Devices

• International Conference- Electronic Circuits World Convention

Held every 3 years – Shanghai, China in 2008- Seminars with CPCA, Nepcon Shanghai and

China HiTech

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWorkshops

• Design for Manufacture• Design for Assembly• Lead Free • EMI and EMC for the Design Engineer• Fundamentals of PCBs• Troubleshooting Your Process• Materials Declaration

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWebcasts

• Lead Free• Materials Declaration• Embedded Devices• PCB Technology• Assembly Technology• Design

• IPC-A-610 - Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies

• Train-the-Trainer- 10,000 instructors trained and certified- 100,000 operators trained and certified- 42 Certification Centers in 14 countries

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONTRAINING & CERTIFICATION

• IPC-A-600 – Acceptability of Printed Wiring Boards

• J-STD-001 – National Soldering Standard- Hand-soldering training and certification

• Rework and Repair- Based on IPC-7711 and IPC-7721

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Acceptability and Requirements for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONTRAINING & CERTIFICATION

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONTRAINING & CERTIFICATION Video & Computer-Based Training

• Over 100 award-winning titles• 6 Media Types

- High-resolution Digital Video Disks (DVD)- Downloadable digitized training videos for On-line

Video Training (OVT)- CD/CD-ROMs for interactive self-paced training

and electronic reference on the computer (CBT)- Training Manuals and Reference Guides- Defect photography and computer-generated

graphics “clip-art” on CD-ROM and Slide Sets- “Big” impression wall posters

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONTRAINING & CERTIFICATION Video & Computer-Based Training

• Many titles available in Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, German and Vietnamese

• Certification test materials available for self-administered testing

• FREE Internet Resources- Training News- TrainerNet

• Stand-alone, site and global licensing permissions

MARKET RESEARCH & MARKET RESEARCH & STATISTICAL PROGRAMSSTATISTICAL PROGRAMS

• Executive Market & Technology Forum• Market Studies• Benchmarking Studies• Wage & Compensation Studies• Business Intelligence Reports• Industry Statistical Programs• Conferences on Market and Technology

Trends• Publications

MARKET RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH Executive Market &Technology Forum

• Started as Technology Market Research Council (TMRC) in 1975

• Renamed and expanded in January 2006• Only IPC member facilities are eligible to join• Almost 200 member facilities worldwide from

all segments of the supply chain

MARKET RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH Executive Market &Technology Forum

• 7 major market research studies per year• Quarterly business report (Supply Chain Tracker)• Monthly PCB and semiconductor industry

statistics (The Barometer)• 3 annual conferences on industry trends (one each in

Asia, Europe and North America)• Full-Service Package – $1,500 per year (includes

free conference registrations)• Research Package – $1,200 per year

MARKET RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH Annual Market Studies

• Worldwide EMS Industry Analysis & Forecast• World PCB Production & Laminate Market

Report (available to Executive Forum members only)

• PCB Technology Trends• Analysis & Forecast of the North American

PCB Industry• Analysis & Forecast of the North American

Flexible Circuit Industry

MARKET RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH Commissioned Market Studies

2006• Medical Electronics Market Opportunities for the

Electronic Interconnect Manufacturers• The Future of High-Speed Electronic Technology

2006 - 20162007• Microelectronics: The Future of Miniaturization and

its Impact on Electronics Manufacturing• Where in the World? A Geographic Guide to

Investing for Long-Term Business Growth in the Electronic Interconnect Industry

MARKET RESEARCHMARKET RESEARCH Other Market Studies

• Annual Benchmarking Studies- EMS Performance Benchmarking- PCB Quality Benchmarking

• Biennial Compensation Studies- PCB Wage Rate, Salary & Sales Compensation

Survey- EMS Wage Rate, Salary & Sales Compensation

Survey- PCB Executive Compensation Survey- EMS Executive Compensation Survey

STATISTICAL PROGRAMSSTATISTICAL PROGRAMSQuarterly Programs

• EMS (global)• Electronics Assembly Equipment (global)• Solder (global)• Process Consumables (global)• Dry Film• PCB Fabrication Equipment• Laminate (global)• Only survey participants receive complete

results• PCB Forecast Report

- Commissioned forecasts; available to all IPC members

STATISTICAL PROGRAMSSTATISTICAL PROGRAMSMonthly Programs

• Rigid PCBs• Flexible Circuits

- Highlights of PCB surveys are published in PCB book-to-bill news releases

• EMS (global)

• Only survey participants receive complete results

MARKET RESEARCH & MARKET RESEARCH & STATISTICAL PROGRAMSSTATISTICAL PROGRAMS

PublicationsSupply Chain Tracker• Current data and analysis on all segments of the supply

chain (materials, solder, equipment, PCBs, EMS & OEM industries), including economic trends and leading indicators

• FREE to Executive Forum members- $500 IPC Members/ $1,000 Non-members

The Barometer• Monthly report for Executive Forum members only• Current PCB and semiconductor industry sales and

bookings data

• Overview• Government Relations• Environmental, Health & Safety

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYPUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY

• Established in 1992• Representation in Washington D.C.• Involved with issues that impact the

competitiveness and bottom line of IPC members worldwide

• Take action in support of the electronics industry

• Recognized industry voice on the PCB electronics assembly industries’ issues

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYPUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYOverview

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYPUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYGovernment Relations

IPC actively monitors national, state and foreign government actions that affect the electronicinterconnection industry, and represents andpromotes our members’ interests to theselegislative bodies in:

• manufacturing• taxation and finance• international trade• corporate governance • science and technology• human resources

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYPUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYMajor Policy Focus Areas

• International Trade• Intellectual Property• Corporate Governance• Taxation• Federal R&D Funding for the Electronics

Industry• National Security/Defense Electronics

Supply Chain issues

The IPC EHS program advocates thepromotion of cleaner, safer manufacturingworldwide through:

• Information exchange• Assisting the PCB/EMS industry in regulatory

compliance• Promoting the development of workable,

consistent and competitive legislation and regulations

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYPUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYEnvironmental, Health & Safety

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYPUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACYCurrent Environmental Issues

• Lead-Free Labeling• Lead Free Solder Life Cycle Environment

Analysis• Materials Declarations• EU WEEE/RoHS Implementation• TRI Burden Relief• F006 Sludge Delisting• EHS Benchmarking• Brominated Flame Retardants monitoring

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVES

• World Electronics Circuit Council• China• Europe• India

• China Printed Circuit Association (CPCA)• European Institute of Printed Circuits (EIPC)• Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association

(HKPCA)• Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA)• Japan Printed Circuit Association (JPCA)• Korea Printed Circuit Association (KPCA)• Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA)

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVES World Electronics Circuit Council

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESChina

2001• IPC establishes representative office in

Shanghai, China2004

• IPC sets up a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise – IPC WOFE

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESIPC WOFE

Mission & Purpose• To increase IPC’s presence in China• To better service the needs of assembly and PCB

industry in China• To grow and better service the needs of our members

in China• To provide programs for electronics manufacturers to

increase their employees’ technical education, improve the quality of their operations, and provide a variety of tools to enhance their business

• Increase the use of IPC international standards and improve quality

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESIPC WOFE

Accomplishments• Planned more than 10 technical conferences and

events in China/Asia• Provided consulting services to over 100 companies

to assist in staff training• Over 170 active subscribers on the TGAsia Technical

Forum• 6 active standards development groups• Translated several new documents into Chinese• Sponsored joint events and programs with CPCA &

HKPCA

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESIPC WOFE

Accomplishments• Standards Development Programs

- IPC-A-610 - IPC-A-620- IPC-7711 and IPC-7721- IPC-T-50- IPC J-Std-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 & 006- IPC Advanced Technologies

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESIPC WOFE

Programs in Development• Launching IPC J-Std 001 • Develop and promote DFM, CID and CID+ training• Customized consulting on SMT, ESD and PCB

manufacturing• Setting up a hand soldering lab • EMS coaching

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESEurope

Accomplishments• 23 Licensed Distributors

- Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, U.K., Poland, Czech Republic, Romania and Russia

• 10 Certification Training Centers- Denmark, Germany, Italy, Sweden, U.K., Poland, Romania, Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands

• Local translations of documents and standards into:- German, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, Italian, French, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Romanian and Russian

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESEurope

Accomplishments• Participated in international conferences, workshops

and exhibitions in more than 8 countries including:- Electrotech07 in Turkey- Microelettronica 2007 in Italy- Nepcon UK in England- E07 & IPC/Betek Seminar in Norway- FED Conference & Productronica in Germany- Scanditron in Poland and Sweden- Pbt SMD Days in Czech Republic- Helsinki Finland

GLOBAL INITIATIVESGLOBAL INITIATIVESIndia

• Participated in Indian Printed Circuit Association’s annual trade show and technical conference IPCA Expo in Bangalore in 2006 & 2007

• Established the Industry Association Training Company (IATC) – a joint venture with IPCA

- Contracted 8 trainers to conduct certification training classes organized by IATC for IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600

• IPC Mission Statement• IPC Strategic Plan

MISSION, PHILOSOPHY & MISSION, PHILOSOPHY & STRATEGIESSTRATEGIES

IPC Mission StatementIPC Mission Statement IPC is a United States-based trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of its members worldwide, who are participants in the electronic interconnect industry.

In pursuit of these objectives, IPC will devote resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment, and pertinent government relations.

IPC encourages the active participation of all its members in these activities and commits to full cooperation with all related national and international organizations.

Adopted April 1991/Reaffirmed May 2004

IPC Strategic PlanIPC Strategic Plan

IPC Strategic PlanIPC Strategic PlanObjective 1 Position IPC as a Recognized Global Associationfor the Electronics Interconnection Industry• Strategy 1-1: Pursue collaborative relationships with

international, national and regional industry-related associations and organizations

• Strategy 1-2: Articulate and communicate the benefits of IPC’s global objectives and strategies

• Strategy 1-3: Promote and support the protection of Intellectual Property (IP)

• Strategy 1-4: Promote industry compliance of environmental standards worldwide

IPC Strategic PlanIPC Strategic PlanObjective 2Strengthen IPC’s Position as the Industry’sWorldwide Standards-Setting Organization

• Strategy 2-1: Make key IPC standards more accessible to global markets

• Strategy 2-2: Expand IPC’s influence and visibility of standards in China

• Strategy 2-3: Continue to expand acceptance and use of IPC standards by OEM and EMS companies

• Strategy 2-4: Expand IPC standards activities to other segments of the supply chain

• Strategy 2-5: Develop methods in standards development to decrease the “time to market” of new or revised standards

IPC Strategic PlanIPC Strategic PlanObjective 3Expand Participation in IPC Events andActivities Worldwide• Strategy 3-1: Create a specific regional membership strategy for

areas of the world where IPC has a local presence—United States, China and Europe

• Strategy 3-2: Create a participation/communications strategy for areas of the world where IPC is represented by distributors or has no presence—Southeast Asia, India and Europe

• Strategy 3-3: Refine IPC’s membership communications strategy

IPC Strategic PlanIPC Strategic PlanObjective 4Expand IPC’s Global Data Collection, Analysis,and Dissemination Process• Strategy 4-1: Increase membership in the EMTF• Strategy 4-2: Increase the value proposition of market research• Strategy 4-3: Disseminate market data to IPC's global

membership

Thank you.