SAN JOSE — Worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment bookings plummeted 12% year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the SEMI trade group. Bookings were down 31% from the second quarter to $6.71 billion.

OYSTER BAY, NY – Nearly 30 million wearable wireless mobile health (mHealth) devices shipped in 2012, up 37% over 2011.

HONG KONG -- Global production capacity for large-size TFT LCD panels (9" and above) is expected to grow 3.4% in 2013, the lowest growth rate ever for the industry, DigiTimes Research is reporting.

CAMBRIDGE, UK -- The market for electric vehicle inverters will reach $18 billion in 2023, according to a new IDTechEx report.