Wire harness manufacturers from all over the world gathered to discuss driving greater business success in the electronics industry at the recent inaugural IPC/WHMA European Wire Harness Manufacturing Conference. The two-day event, held in Paris, featured presentations by industry leaders, including ALTEX president and WHMA chairman Rick Bromm.
“We were thrilled by the turnout and by all of the great interaction and interest regarding the A-620 workmanship standard,” said Bromm. “The conference presented a platform to network with fellow experts and examine challenges and opportunities impacting the electronics industry on a global scale.” 
ALTEX_European_Wire_Harness_Manufacturers_Conference_2017_a620With wire harness manufacturers on the front line of technical and quality challenges, IPC and WHMA organized the European conference to dive deeper into identifying and tackling such challenges. The conference also centered on the IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standard, and included real-world examples of how businesses can utilize A-620 to overcome common obstacles and positively impact their bottom line.
“I can say that myself, and everyone from WHMA and IPC, are truly passionate about building a strong, supportive network within the electronics manufacturing industry,” said Bromm. “Based on the positive feedback we received at the conference, we’re excited to create more professional development opportunities that continue to push the industry forward.”
Find out more about the benefits of the A-620 workmanship standard and view the conference gallery.
 
About WHMA wiring harness manufacturers association logo
The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association® (WHMA) was established in 1993. WHMA® is the ONLY organization exclusively serving American manufacturers of wiring harnesses, electronic cable assemblies, and cord sets, along with their suppliers and distributors. WHMA® members have banded together as a not-for-profit association in the spirit of volunteerism and mutual benefit to provide the only industry forum through which member companies can aggressively solve both their specific problems and also address pressing industry problems. The WHMA is dedicated to providing our members the technical support, access to leading edge technology, benchmarking and the ability to network with the leaders in wire processing equipment, services and manufacturing.
About IPC ipc-logo
IPC is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 4000+ member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.