BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments were up 10.1% compared to the same month last year, and decreased 3.7% from December's total, according to the IPC's North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.35.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments were down 1.2% compared to the same month last year, and were dropped 21.7% compared to December, according to findings from the IPC's North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.94.

TAIPEI – The global PCB industry will continue to grow in the near future, and China will hold its position as the center of manufacturing for the industry, according to a prediction from Prismark released by the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association.

PASADENA, CA – Excluding memory devices, 85% of semiconductor pricing dimensions will be stable and the remainder will move squarely in favor of buyers for the second half of 2023, according to Supplyframe's latest Commodity IQ insights. The report also indicates that extended lead times for semiconductors, including programmable logic devices and passive components like automotive-specific resistors, will continue into the second half of the year.