IPC is a global association that aims to help OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers, and suppliers build electronics better. As a member-driven organization, IPC provides industry standards, training, market research, and public policy advocacy. With over 3,000 companies relying on IPC programs and services, IPC supports the needs of the estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

Their comprehensive offerings include standards, certification, training, advocacy, and industry intelligence, which drive excellence and financial success in the electronics industry. IPC members represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, testing, and advanced packaging. Headquartered in Bannockburn, IL, IPC also has additional offices in Washington, D.

C., Atlanta, Miami, Munich, Brussels, Bangalore, New Delhi, Bangkok, and several locations in China. IPC's mission is to further the competitive excellence and financial success of its members through management improvement, technology enhancement programs, relevant standards, environment protection, and government relations. In addition, IPC aspires to be known for its leadership in providing standards and quality programs, to become the leading electronics education and knowledge provider, and to be the industry's most influential advocate for a favorable business environment.

IPC also aims to collaborate with the electronics industry in finding solutions to industry challenges and to collect up-to-date data on electronics manufacturing to prepare for the future