TAIPEI -- DRAM prices began to rise in the second half of 2016 and have maintained a strong upward momentum through the first half of 2017, according to data from DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The downward spiral of the tablet market continued during the second quarter, according to IDC. Despite notable product launches like the new lower priced iPad, worldwide tablet shipments declined 3.4% year-over-year to 37.9 million.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide semiconductor capital spending is projected to increase 10.2% in 2017 to $77.7 billion, according to Gartner.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American printed circuit board orders in June increased 18.6% year-over-year, driving year-to-date order growth up to 1.7% above the same period last year, says IPC. Orders were up 26.5% sequentially.