BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in December were down 7.8% compared to the same month last year, IPC announced. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.26.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB bookings in December rose 59.9% compared to December 2023, IPC reported in findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.19.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5.61 trillion in 2025, an increase of 9.8% from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

TAIPEI – The NAND Flash industry will continue to face dual pressure from weak demand and oversupply in 2025, according to the latest research from TrendForce. In response, manufacturers including Micron, Kioxia/SanDisk, Samsung, and SK hynix/Solidigm have similar plans to cut production – a move that could accelerate industry consolidation in the long term.