BANNOCKBURN, IL – An IPC task group is organizing a standard covering intellectual property protection.
 
The trade group seeks PWB manufacturers, EMS providers and OEMs to develop the document. The first meeting takes place Oct. 23 in Scottsdale, AZ.
 
Similarly, the US Congress has directed the Department of Defense to develop a trusted source program for PCB manufacturers supplying the DoD, the association says.
 
The new standard is expected to educate members and elevate best practices in IP protection. The trade group hopes to develop a common standard to which companies can certify will save the industry money.