MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.27 billion in billings worldwide in March (three-month average basis), up 48% year-over-year and 4.2% sequentially, according to SEMI.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – The global economy should grow roughly 5% in 2021, says IPC, driven by growth in the US and China. The US should see first quarter growth eclipse 6% (seasonally adjusted annual rate), led by additional fiscal stimulus and the broad lifting of Covid-related restrictions.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board orders in March increased 13.6% year-over-year, and were up 17.6% compared to February.

TAIPEI – TrendForce today raised its forecasts for DRAM price hikes for the second quarter to 18 to 23%, up from its prior estimate of 13 to 18%. Actual increase in prices of various DRAM product categories will depend on the production capacities allocated to the respective products by DRAM suppliers, the research firm noted.