Hot Off the Press: Explore the New Issue of IPC Community
January 14, 2025 | IPC Community Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: 1 minute

The latest digital copy of IPC Community is now ready to view. Each quarter, IPC Community provides exclusive interviews and practical tips on what’s happening with IPC and its members.
What’s in this issue?
Tariff Troubles: What could a new U.S. administration’s tousle with tariffs mean for your business? IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac lays out the scenario.
Student Leadership: Waad Tarman finishes up her term as the Student Board Member. Find out why the future of electronics is in good hands. (Bonus Video: Hear from two of IPC’s Emerging Engineers, who talk about their path into the industry.)
Women in Business: Barbara Pauls and Siti Wahab show that determination and ingenuity—and a belief in yourself—are enough to overcome any challenge. Get takeaways you can implement in your own pursuit of excellence.
Pure Gold: What would IPC be without its A-Teams? Join us as we go behind the scenes of the 2024 Golden Gnome Awards. You’ll meet the IPC tech team who puts this event all together, and find out what makes it so special.
Dynamic Duo: Brian Chislea of Dow and AJ Arriaga of Summit Interconnect embark on a journey of discovery and growth in IPC’s mentorship program.
Around the World: Read features on two of IPC Asia’s biggest trade shows, how China is developing future engineers, an India wire harness company making waves, IPC’s newest sustainability expert Diana Radovan, a review of electronica 2024, sustainability practices, apprenticeships, and so much more.
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