TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – Taiwan’s PCB industry output in 2021 is expected to grow 2-3% to NT$690 billion (US$24.1 billion) because of 5G, according to Taiwan Printed Circuit Association chairman Li Changming. The automotive and space industries will be the next growth drivers.

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.75 billion in billings worldwide in September, up 40.3% year-over-year and 3.6% sequentially, according to SEMI.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association and Semiconductor Research Corp. are calling for an annual $3.4 billion federal investment over the next decade to fund semiconductor R&D.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The continuation of the global Covid-19 pandemic has led to double-digit growth in the traditional PC market, comprised of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, with global shipments up 14.6% year-over-year to 81.3 million units in the third quarter, according to International Data Corp.