Defense Speak Interpreted: Is DARPA Still Around After CHIPS?
Beyond the Board: Orbital High Ground—Why Space Superiority Is Slipping Away
The Government Circuit: Trump’s Trade War Disrupts the Electronics Ecosystem
Meet Thiago Guimaraes, IPC's New Director of Industry Intelligence
May 5, 2025 | Chris Mitchell, IPC VP, Global Government RelationsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The fast pace of innovation in the electronics manufacturing industry means business owners must continuously adapt their processes and capabilities to meet changing customer demands and market trends. To that end, IPC has hired Thiago Guimaraes as the new director of Industry Intelligence. In this interview, Thiago shares key goals and objectives that could revolutionize the industry as he helps stakeholders navigate industry trends and challenges.
Thiago’s goals include developing comprehensive regional and global reports, focusing on specific verticals like automotive and medical, and addressing technology-oriented topics such as advanced packaging, Industry 4.0, automation, and AI.
Thiago, could you share a bit about your background and how it led you to IPC?
Thiago Guimaraes: My background is a mix of academic and market research, client management, and business strategy. I started my career as a research analyst, where I was often challenged to not just analyze data but to answer the critical "so what" question—translating findings into actionable insights. My work was industry agnostic, spanning, among others, gaming, consumer tech, and building materials. As my career progressed, I found myself focusing more on industrial manufacturing—the technologies that are behind the products we use every day but often don’t think about. Many of my clients were in the middle of the value chain, making components that the average consumer wouldn't recognize, but make use of in most things they do.
I see this opportunity at IPC as a chance to further develop a dedicated research function, which is right up my alley. But it certainly sweetened the deal that IPC is at the core of an industry that underpins so many aspects of how the world operates. From farming equipment to transportation and defense to healthcare, you name it—electronics manufacturing touches almost every facet of our lives. Being part of this critical ecosystem is a really compelling opportunity.
Continue reading this interview in the Spring 2025 issue of IPC Community.
Share on:
Suggested Items
The Government Circuit: Three Inescapable Conclusions About Global Trade Policies
07/17/2025 | Chris Mitchell -- Column: The Government CircuitAmid a series of recent moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to escalate trade policy pressure on key U.S. partners, including Europe, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Malaysia, the Global Electronics Association’s recent report on global trade flows in the electronics industry is overflowing with relevant insights. The main message is that electronics supply chains are more globally integrated than any other industry, surpassing even the automotive sector in cross-border complexity.
The Wire Association International’s Wire Expo to Co-Locate with the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)
07/16/2025 | Global Electronics AssociationThe Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) announces plans to co-locate its biennial Wire Expo with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA)/Global Electronics Association’s Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) May 6-7, 2026. The two shows will co-locate at the Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
The Pulse: Design Constraints for the Next Generation
07/17/2025 | Martyn Gaudion -- Column: The PulseIn Europe, where engineering careers were once seen as unpopular and lacking street credibility, we have been witnessing a turnaround in the past few years. The industry is now welcoming a new cohort of designers and engineers as people are showing a newfound interest in the profession.
Flexible Circuit Technologies Welcomes Regional Business Development Manager Derek Rossberg
07/15/2025 | Flexible Circuit TechnologiesFlexible Circuit Technologies a Minnesota-based flexible circuit and advanced electronics contract manufacturer, welcomes Derek Rossberg as Regional Business Development Manager.
IPC Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Lionel Fullwood
07/15/2025 | Dan Feinberg, I-Connect007Many IPC members who have contributed significantly to IPC and our industry have been awarded the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame (HOF) Award. Though many early HOF members have passed away and are unknown to today’s IPC membership, their contributions still resonate. This special series on IPC Hall of Fame members provides a reminder of who was honored and why. As a bonus, for those who are still around, we get to find out what these talented individuals are up to today.