June 28, 2022

IPC CEO John Mitchell on the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act

34 minutes

Supply chain security and having access to trusted manufacturers in the US would be an ideal outcome of the Printed Circuit Board Act.

IPC President and CEO John Michell talk about how the organization helps shape the current bipartisan proposal to help bring back PCB manufacturing in the US and how this can contribute to a globally resilient supply chain.

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Show Highlights:

John Mitchell briefly talks about his background and dives right into the topic, the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act

John emphasizes the role of the IPC as the voice of the electronics industry

Supply chain security and having more trusted PCB manufacturers in the US would be a great outcome of the Printed Circuit Board Act

Adapting the existing legislation on manufacturing defense products to broader use, especially with electronics

Raise awareness of the different aspects of the electronics supply chain shortages and other issues related to it

Eradicate the notion that PCBs are just a piece of plastic, but an essential piece in every electronic

The IPC's influence on shaping laws relating to the electronics

John explains IPC's role and involvement, which includes solving industry problems related, but not limited to, the workforce, supply chain, and advanced packaging issues

The IPC SEA Tools: Standards, Education, and Advocacy

John stresses that having manufacturers in different regions is a key to a resilient supply chain

Identify what electronic products to manufacture where

The Printed Circuit Board is a 60 billion industry globally, and only 3-5% of volume comes from the US

John explains the impact of the changing administrations in the US on the current progression of different bills and legislations relating to the electronic industry

Links and Resources:

Connect with John Mitchell on LinkedIn

Visit the IPC website here

Learn more about the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022

Watch John Mitchell’s previous episodes:

IPC CEO John Mitchell on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Electronics Supply Chain

John Mitchell, CEO of IPC, Visits The White House to Participate in the Pledge to America’s Workers

Watch a recent related episode: The Benefits of Diversifying PCB Industry Supply Chain

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June 28, 2022

IPC CEO John Mitchell on the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act

34 minutes

Supply chain security and having access to trusted manufacturers in the US would be an ideal outcome of the Printed Circuit Board Act.

Watch the podcast here

Get Your First Month of Altium Designer® for FREE

Show Highlights:

John Mitchell briefly talks about his background and dives right into the topic, the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act

John emphasizes the role of the IPC as the voice of the electronics industry

Supply chain security and having more trusted PCB manufacturers in the US would be a great outcome of the Printed Circuit Board Act

Adapting the existing legislation on manufacturing defense products to broader use, especially with electronics

Raise awareness of the different aspects of the electronics supply chain shortages and other issues related to it

Eradicate the notion that PCBs are just a piece of plastic, but an essential piece in every electronic

The IPC's influence on shaping laws relating to the electronics

John explains IPC's role and involvement, which includes solving industry problems related, but not limited to, the workforce, supply chain, and advanced packaging issues

The IPC SEA Tools: Standards, Education, and Advocacy

John stresses that having manufacturers in different regions is a key to a resilient supply chain

Identify what electronic products to manufacture where

The Printed Circuit Board is a 60 billion industry globally, and only 3-5% of volume comes from the US

John explains the impact of the changing administrations in the US on the current progression of different bills and legislations relating to the electronic industry

Links and Resources:

Connect with John Mitchell on LinkedIn

Visit the IPC website here

Learn more about the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022

Watch John Mitchell’s previous episodes: