NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide shipments of smart home devices reached 801.5 million units in 2020, an increase of 4.5% over 2019, according to International Data Corp. Shipments are forecast to surpass 1.4 billion in 2025, with a five-year CAGR of 12.2%, as consumers seek additional conveniences brought about by home automation products and ambient computing through smart speakers and other products continues to rise.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board shipments in February were up 6.1% year-over-year and 3.9% sequentially, says IPC.

MILPITAS, CA — North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $3.14 billion in billings worldwide in February, up 32% year-over-year and 3.2% sequentially, logging a record high for the second consecutive month, according to SEMI.

MILPITAS, CA — The global semiconductor materials market grew 4.9% in 2020 to $55.3 billion in revenue, surpassing the previous market high of $52.9 billion set in 2018, SEMI reported today.