BANNOCKBURN, IL – The Global Electronics Association reported strong September results for the North American PCB industry, highlighting double-digit year-to-date gains in both shipments and bookings.

MILPITAS, CA – Global silicon wafer shipments are projected to rebound 5.4%, rising from 12,165 million square inches (MSI) in 2024 to 12,824 MSI, according to the latest forecast from SEMI. The association anticipates consistent growth through 2028, when shipments are expected to reach a record 15,485 MSI, propelled by surging demand across artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing markets.