BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments in September were down 14.6% compared to the same month last year and were up 35.7% compared to August, according to IPC's North American PCB Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.01.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American EMS shipments in September were down 9.8% compared to the same month last year, according to IPC's monthly North American EMS Statistical Program. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments decreased 12.4%. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

ORLANDO, FL – Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT spending growth.

TAIPEI – The global notebook market is set to rebound in 2024, with a projected 2-5% growth projected in yearly shipments, according to the latest market report by TrendForce.