For the past few years, IPC has been championing the term “silicon to systems.” More than a buzzword, it has become a slogan—and even a kind of roadmap—for the organization. The term comes in especially handy when IPC is advocating for this industry in Washington, D.C., often addressing politicians who have little understanding of electronics technology.

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Under the slogan "Together We Are Stronger," the AS9100 Nordic Consortium unites a powerful network of committed Danish companies, along with one Norwegian partner. This collaboration strives to elevate the defense and aerospace industries through a shared focus on traceability and quality management.

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For several large companies, especially those in the mil-aero industries, there are distinct and critical advantages to buying from officially designated small businesses. The official definition of a small business is one with fewer than 750 employees. For unclear reasons, some companies have been less focused on these advantages than they used to be, so I thought it would be helpful to remind people of the advantages of working with these small businesses.

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